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In the wake of his success on the hit NBC sitcom Scrubs, actor Zach Braff made his debut behind the camera writing, directing, and starring in this bittersweet romantic comedy. Braff plays Andrew Largeman, a young man who has just received word of his mother's passing. With this news, Andrew returns to the town in which he grew up, where he is greeted by his father, Gideon (Ian Holm), a psychiatrist. In addition to mourning the loss of his mother, Andrew is also attempting to adjust to life without the emotionally numbing antidepressants that he has recently opted to discontinue using. Gradually, with the absence of the pills, his reconnection with his past, and the introduction of Sam (Natalie Portman), a woman who would seem to have little in common with him, into his life, Andrew is able to see the potential for some positive changes. Also starring Jean Smart and Peter Sarsgaard, Garden State was once titled Large's Ark and premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Zach Braff - Andrew Largeman
Natalie Portman - Samantha
Peter Sarsgaard - Mark
Ian Holm - Gideon Largeman
Jean Smart - Carol

2004	Best Directorial Debut (winner)	National Board of Review	Zach Braff
2004	Best First Feature (winner)	Independent Spirit Awards	Zach Braff
2004	Best First Screenplay (nominee)	Independent Spirit Awards	Zach Braff
2004	Most Promising Filmmaker (winner)	Chicago Film Critics Association	Zach Braff
2004	Best Original Screenplay (nominee)	Writers Guild of America	Zach Braff

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