ASA Garden State (2004) a film directed by Zach Braff with Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Ian Holm, Jim Parsons

Garden State (2004) Synopsis / Plot When Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, he reconnects with old friends and - since he’s gone off his depression medication - himself. A chance meeting with Sam (Natalie Portman), who also suffering from various maladies, opens his world to the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life. Awards 2004: Nominated for Critics Choice Awards: Best Soundtrack 2004: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Best Promising Filmmaker 2004: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Screenplay 2004: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature. 2 Nominations