THE PLOT

Ryan Gosling stars as Lars Lindstrom, an extremely shy young man living in a small town where he is a popular fellow. He purchases a sex doll online and proceeds to introduce her to his brother and sister-in-law as his girlfriend. Despite the concerns of his friends and relatives, a local doctor notes that since Lars otherwise has a highly functional personality that threatens no one, this delusion is a sign that he is working through some personal issues and his loved ones should play along in the meantime. With some persuasion, the entire town eventually participates as well with growing enthusiasm for this unusual, but enjoyable, activity as Lars continues to pursue what he perceives as a deep and meaningful relationship with the doll.

THE CAST

Directed by: Craig Gillespie
Written by: Nancy Oliver

Ryan Gosling - Lars Lindstrom
Emily Mortimer - Karin Lindstrom
Paul Schneider - Gus Lindstrom
Bianca - herself
Kelli Garner - Margo
Patricia Clarkson - Dagmar
Nancy Beatty - Mrs. Gruner
R.D. Reid - Reverend Bock

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Academy Awards
- Best Original Screenplay (Nancy Oliver)

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
- Best Actor (Ryan Gosling)
- Best Writer (Nancy Oliver)

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
- Best Actor (Ryan Gosling)
- Most Promising Filmmaker (Craig Gillespie)

Golden Globe Awards
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Ryan Gosling)

National Board of Review Awards
- Best Screenplay - Original (Nancy Oliver) - WON tied with Diablo Cody for Juno

Satellite Awards
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical (Ryan Gosling) - WON
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical (Emily Mortimer)
- Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
- Best Screenplay, Original (Tamara Jenkins)

Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (Ryan Gosling)

Writers Guild of America Awards
- Best Original Screenplay (Nancy Oliver)

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