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Garden State (2004)
Director: Zach Braff
Cast: Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, Peter Sarsgaard
7.4
86%Runtime102 min
Rating15
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Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
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Garden State, the 2004 comedy-drama directed by Zach Braff, offers a poignant and quirky exploration of grief, mental health, and rediscovering oneself. Braff's charming performance alongside Natalie Portman creates an endearing and relatable portrait of a man reconnecting with his roots and opening himself up to new emotional possibilities.
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Garden State is a 2004 American romantic comedy drama film, written and directed by Zach Braff, and starring him, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard and Ian Holm. The film centers on Andrew Largeman (Braff), a 26-year-old actor/waiter who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies. Braff based the film on his real life experiences. It was filmed in April and May 2003 and released on July 28, 2004. New Jersey was the main setting and primary shooting location.
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