Pieces of April

Pieces of April

She's the one in every family.

Directed by Peter Hedges

Produced by IFC Productions, InDigEnt

200381 min6.5 / 10

A bittersweet indie comedy-drama about a estranged daughter attempting reconciliation with her dying mother through a chaotic Thanksgiving dinner, balancing humor with genuine emotional stakes.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Pieces of April violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Pieces of April one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of films.

  • Is Pieces of April scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Pieces of April sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Pieces of April easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Pieces of April end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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Rarity16

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Surprise17

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Love45

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