Pieces of April

(2003)Directed by Peter Hedges81 min · PG-13Comedy, Drama
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.

Katie Holmesas April Burns
Derek Lukeas Bobby
Patricia Clarksonas Joy Burns
Oliver Plattas Jim Burns
Alison Pillas Beth Burns
John Gallagher Jr.as Timmy Burns
Alice Drummondas Grandma Dottie
Lillias Whiteas Evette
Vitali Baganovas Half Asleep Man
Adrian Martinezas Man in Mohair Sweater
Susan Bruceas Tish
Jamari Richardsonas Boy on Bicycle
Leila Danetteas Woman in Stairwell
SCStephen Chenas Lee Loung Tan
Sally Leung Bayeras Lee Quong Tan
Sean Hayesas Wayne
SSisqóas Latrell
Marcus Lovettas Parade Announcer
Jack Chenas Lee Quong
Jacqueline Daias Lee Lang
Rosa Luoas Lee Wai Yam
BMBirdie M. Haleas Woman outside Bodega