Pieces of April (2003)
She's the one in every family.
Quirky and rebellious April Burns lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers that her mother has a fatal form of breast cancer, she invites the clan to her place for Thanksgiving. While her father struggles to drive her family into the city, April -- an inexperienced cook -- runs into kitchen trouble and must ask a neighbor for help.
Cast
- Katie Holmes - April Burns
- Derek Luke - Bobby
- Patricia Clarkson - Joy Burns
- Oliver Platt - Jim Burns
- Alison Pill - Beth Burns
- John Gallagher Jr. - Timmy Burns
- Alice Drummond - Grandma Dottie
- Lillias White - Evette
- Isiah Whitlock, Jr. - Eugene
- Vitali Baganov - Half Asleep Man
Screenplay
- Peter Hedges (Screenplay)
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unexpected Friendships, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation
Keywords
new york city, thanksgiving, grunge, dysfunctional family, road trip, breast cancer, neighbor, family, apartment building, illness, dying mother, estranged family, kitchen, independent film, urban neighborhood
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pieces of April about?
- Quirky and rebellious April Burns lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers that her mother has a fatal form of breast cancer, she invites the clan to her place for Thanksgiving. While her father struggles to drive her family into the city, April -- an inexperienced cook -- runs into kitchen trouble and must ask a neighbor for help.
- Who directed Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April was directed by Peter Hedges.
- Who stars in Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, Alison Pill, John Gallagher Jr..
- How long is Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Pieces of April?
- Pieces of April had a budget of $300,000.
- Where was Pieces of April produced?
- Pieces of April was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Pieces of April?
- The themes of Pieces of April include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unexpected Friendships, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation.