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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Pieces of April

• One Day (2011)
• Dan in Real Life (2007) — Same feel: emotional, intimate
• A Home at the End of the World (2004)
• Julie & Julia (2009)
• A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
• Calendar Girls (2003) — Same feel: emotional, whimsical