Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) is a sweet, pathologically shy young man living in a small, snowbound Midwestern town, occupying the garage apartment next to his brother Gus (Paul Schneider) and pregnant sister-in-law Karin (Emily Mortimer).
Uncomfortable with human contact and emotionally isolated, Lars startles his family when he announces he has met a woman online—only for her to turn out to be Bianca, a anatomically correct, life-sized silicone doll.
On the advice of a compassionate local doctor and psychologist (Patricia Clarkson), the townspeople agree to go along with Lars’s delusion, treating Bianca as a real, wheelchair-using member of the community to help him process his deep-seated emotional trauma and gradually re-engage with the world.
This deeply touching, offbeat indie comedy-drama earned widespread critical acclaim for handling an absurd premise with immense tenderness, heart, and respect.
From quiet, heartwarming moments of small-town solidarity to a nuanced portrayal of healing and empathy, this endearing modern classic celebrates community support and human connection in its gentlest form.
| Director | Craig Gillespie |
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| Country | United States, Canada |
| Year | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles | English |
| Running time | 106 min |
