The 2014 drama (released in Brazil as Cake: Um Sopro de Vida ) is a poignant character study directed by Daniel Barnz that explores the heavy themes of chronic pain, grief, and the difficult road to personal redemption. Film Overview Release Year : 2014 Runtime : 1h 42m IMDb Rating : 6.4/10 Director : Daniel Barnz Screenwriter : Patrick Tobin Genre : Drama / Dark Comedy Plot Summary
as Roy Collins: Nina’s widower who connects with Claire through shared loss.
as Nina Collins: The fellow support group member whose suicide haunts Claire. Cake: Um Sopro de Vida Drama 2014 1h 42m 6.4
The film centers on (Jennifer Aniston), a former attorney living with debilitating chronic pain and severe physical scarring following a tragic car accident that killed her son. Acerbic and isolated, Claire has driven away her husband and friends, leaving only her devoted housekeeper, Silvana (Adriana Barraza), to care for her.
The narrative is set in motion when (Anna Kendrick), a member of Claire's chronic pain support group, dies by suicide. Claire becomes obsessed with Nina's death, experiencing vivid hallucinations of the deceased woman. This obsession leads her to seek out Nina's grieving husband, Roy (Sam Worthington), forming an unlikely bond that eventually helps Claire confront her own trauma and begin a breakthrough in her recovery. Key Cast and Characters The 2014 drama (released in Brazil as Cake:
: Includes Felicity Huffman as the support group leader and William H. Macy as Leonard. Critical Reception Cake (2014)
as Claire Bennett: A raw, "deglammed" performance that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. The film centers on (Jennifer Aniston), a former
as Silvana: Claire's patient and loyal caretaker.