Garden State

Plot

Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.

Cast

Zach Braff

Andrew Largeman

Natalie Portman

Sam

Ian Holm

Gideon Largeman

Peter Sarsgaard

Mark

Jean Smart

Carol

Armando Riesco

Jesse

Jackie Hoffman

Aunt Sylvia Largeman

Method Man

Diego

Alex Burns

Dave

Ron Leibman

Dr. Cohen

Jim Parsons

Tim

Michael Weston

Kenny

Ann Dowd

Olivia

Ato Essandoh

Titembay

Denis O'Hare

Albert