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.

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Pieces of April (2003)

She's the one in every family.

★ 6.5/10 October 17, 2003 81 min

ComedyDrama

Director: Peter Hedges  ·  Writer: Peter Hedges

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.

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Peter Hedges Peter Hedges

Cast

Katie Holmes Katie Holmes April Burns Derek Luke Derek Luke Bobby Patricia Clarkson Patricia Clarkson Joy Burns Oliver Platt Oliver Platt Jim Burns Alison Pill Alison Pill Beth Burns John Gallagher Jr. John Gallagher Jr. Timmy Burns Alice Drummond Alice Drummond Grandma Dottie Lillias White Lillias White Evette Isiah Whitlock Jr. Isiah Whitlock Jr. Eugene Vitali Baganov Vitali Baganov Half Asleep Man Adrian Martinez Adrian Martinez Man in Mohair Sweater Susan Bruce Susan Bruce Tish