Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 2003 · 1h 21m

Pieces of April

Pieces of April poster
Director
Peter Hedges
Cast
Katie Holmes as April Burns Derek Luke as Bobby Patricia Clarkson as Joy Burns Oliver Platt as Jim Burns Alison Pill as Beth Burns John Gallagher Jr. as Timmy Burns
Crew
Tami Reiker — Director of Photography Mark Livolsi — Editor Stephin Merritt — Original Music Composer Peter Hedges — Writer Alexis Alexanian — Producer Gary Winick — Producer
Tagline

She's the one in every family.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Pieces of April — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york cityholidaythanksgivinggrungedysfunctional familyroad tripbreast cancerneighborfamilyapartment buildingillnessdying mother
Key Collaborators
Peter Hedges Director Tami Reiker Director of Photography Mark Livolsi Editor Stephin Merritt Original Music Composer Peter Hedges Writer Alexis Alexanian Producer Gary Winick Producer John S. Lyons Producer Rick Butler Production Design Laura Bauer Costume Design
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