# Garden State (2004)

> A detached young actor returns to New Jersey, where grief, family pressure, and an unconventional romance force him to reconnect with life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/321

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Zach Braff
- Cast: Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, Peter Sarsgaard, Jean Smart, Armando Riesco, Jackie Hoffman, Method Man
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0333766/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, witty, melancholic, reflective evening, indie movie night

## Synopsis

A journey of self-discovery unfolds in a small New Jersey town, where pain leads to healing and love.

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