Zen and the Art of Landscaping (2001)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

David Kartch

Writer:

David Kartch (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Short

Plot:

All manner of family secrets are out when the lawnmower man is invited inside one fateful day.

Plot Keywords:

Infidelity | Lawman | Coming Out | Marital Crisis | Revenge

Awards:

6 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Greg Haberny	...	Greg 'Zen' Daniels
Kathleen Garrett	...	Jean Baxter
Jacob Pitts	...	Andy Baxter
Mark Blum	...	Richard Baxter

Runtime:

17 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | DTS-Stereo

Company:

Columbia University, New York

You just have to laugh at this mixed up family

When Jean seduces the young gardener for the sole purpose of annoying her husband little does she realise the explosive drama that is to follow.

The short scenario does not waste a word or a frame in this brief interlude in the day of a dysfunctional family. The lives of the father, mother and son are all linked in some way with the gardener. It's this fact that makes the script so intriguing.

For such a short film the production is every bit as professional as any major work and the casting is ideal.

A wonderful little film that can guarantee a few laughs from beginning to end.