 A mechanic at his father s garage during the late seventies, Matt dreams about leaving his small town existence and pursuing grander ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep family bond s may prevent Matt s ultimate escape, despite pressure from best friend Schultz to take off immediately. "The Garage" offers much more than the average coming-of-age story, adding a poignant sense of reality to life in a small town and the bonds that form there.