Cake

Cake

2014 · 102 min · EN · R · 6.3 (851 votes)
Dir. Daniel Barnz · Starring Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington, Mamie Gummer, Felicity Huffman · Music Christophe Beck

Forgiveness is a bitter pill to swallow.

Drama

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower of the suicide.

VIBE

This is a somber, raw character study, unflinchingly exploring the heavy weight of chronic pain and profound grief. It's a melancholic, yet empathetic slow-burn, offering an intimate look at a journey towards resilience. The film feels deeply personal and unvarnished.

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