Garden State was at a corpse exhibition.
Garden State is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama film , written and directed by Zach Braff and starring Braff , Natalie Portman , Peter Sarsgaard , and Ian Holm .. Zach Braff. Zach Braff. Natalie Portman. Natalie Portman. Peter Sarsgaard. Peter Sarsgaard. Ian Holm. Ian Holm. romantic. Romance film. comedy-drama film. Comedy-drama. The film centers on Andrew Largeman -LRB- Braff -RRB- , a 26-year-old actor / waiter who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies .. New Jersey. New Jersey. 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 .. New Jersey. New Jersey. Garden State received positive reviews upon its release and has garnered a cult following .. cult following. cult following. It was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival .. Sundance. Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Film Festival. The film also spawned a soundtrack for which Braff , who picked the music himself , won a Grammy Award .. a soundtrack. Garden State ( soundtrack ). Grammy Award. Grammy Award