Pieces of April (2003)

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.

Crew: Peter Hedges

Cast: Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, Alison Pill

Format: DVD

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Rating: M

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