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Gigantic is a 2008 independent comedy film directed by Matt Aselton and starring Paul Dano , Zooey Deschanel , John Goodman , Edward Asner and Jane Alexander .. Paul Dano. Paul Dano. Zooey Deschanel. Zooey Deschanel. Edward Asner. Edward Asner. Jane Alexander. Jane Alexander. John Goodman. John Goodman. comedy film. comedy film. Matt Aselton. Matt Aselton. The script , written by Aselton and his college friend Adam Nagata , tells of Brian -LRB- Dano -RRB- , a mattress salesman who wishes to adopt a baby from China , but finds himself sharing his passion , with the quirky , wealthy Harriet -LRB- Deschanel -RRB- when they meet in his store .. Adam Nagata. Adam Nagata. China. China. The story was based on Aselton 's childhood wish for his parents to adopt a Chinese baby .. Chinese. Chinese people. The film was shot in New York and Connecticut .. New York. New York ( state ). Connecticut. Connecticut. It had its world premiere at 2008 's Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the United States on April 3 , 2009 .. Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto International Film Festival. United States. United States