Cake
Director: Daniel Barnz
Actors: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick
PlotClaire Bennett is a sharp-witted woman racked with chronic pain due to a traumatic car accident. She isolates herself from friends and family, attends a support group, and becomes fixated on the suicide of a fellow member, Nina. Struggling to cope with her physical and emotional agony, Claire develops hallucinations involving Nina that prompt her to seek answers. Her housekeeper, Silvana, tirelessly aids her through daily routines and appointments, showcasing a deep but often strained bond.
As Claire delves deeper into Nina’s life, she reaches out to Roy, Nina's grieving widower. Claire's quest for understanding leads her to confront painful truths about her own past and unresolved grief. The journey intertwines Claire’s internal struggle with external connections, revealing layers of vulnerability and resilience. Through unexpected relationships and confrontations with her deepest fears, Claire's path unfolds in a raw exploration of loss, forgiveness, and the slow process of healing.
Writers: Patrick Tobin
Release Date: 23 Jan 2015
Runtime: 102 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Cake showcases Jennifer Aniston in a standout role backed by excellent video/audio quality but is somewhat lacking in emotional impact and special features.
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