Black Cake (2025)
Black Cake follows an Indo-Caribbean woman in Queens who's stuck in a routined life after the death of her mother. She's presented with an opportunity that could change her life, but it requires her to step away from her comfort zone to sell her mother's home.
Director: Megan Channell
Genre: Drama
Release Date: September 7, 2025
Cast
- Keisha Bissram - Sherry Sankar
- Asha Devi - Meena Sankar
- Radhica Olarte - Asha Sankar
- Jordan P. Schroeder - Anthony
Screenplay
Music: Leon Coldero, Natasha Andrews
Cinematography: Renne Nabinger
Editing: Brenna Power
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
tradition, loneliness, single mother, family, death of mother, west indian, older sister, christmas, sisterhood, codependency, food culture, loss and grief, moving forward, cultural traditions, opportunity knocks
More Films by Director: Megan Channell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Cake about?
- Black Cake follows an Indo-Caribbean woman in Queens who's stuck in a routined life after the death of her mother. She's presented with an opportunity that could change her life, but it requires her to step away from her comfort zone to sell her mother's home.
- Who directed Black Cake?
- Black Cake was directed by Megan Channell.
- Who stars in Black Cake?
- Black Cake stars Keisha Bissram, Asha Devi, Radhica Olarte, Jordan P. Schroeder.
- What genre is Black Cake?
- Black Cake is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Black Cake?
- The themes of Black Cake include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.