Plot
In the quaint tapestry of rural life, we meet Georgia Kaminski, a fifteen-year-old grappling with Friedreich's ataxia, a genetic affliction that gradually deteriorates the nervous system, leading to a life marked by stuttered speech, unsteady movements, and the looming threat of heart disease. Amidst a bustling flea market, she encounters the reserved Beagle Kimbrough, a twenty-year-old cafeteria worker at her school and offspring of the town's butcher, Easy.
Beagle, having spent recent years nursing his ailing mother, shares a secret connection with Georgia through their matriarchs - Easy and Georgia's grandmother Marg have been clandestine lovers for decades. Sensing her life's brevity, Georgia resolves to surrender her virginity to the gentle-hearted Beagle.
Simultaneously, the return of Easy's elder son, Guy, from New York for his mother's funeral adds a new layer of complexity. Guy, who left his small-town life and his betrothed, Stephanie, a local hairdresser, in pursuit of a successful music career, now seeks a reunion. As their paths cross, entwining the fates of two families, surprising revelations and emotions bubble to the surface, forever changing their lives. The Cake Eaters is a poignant exploration of life, love, and the enduring human spirit.
Where to watch The Cake Eaters?
The Cake Eaters is a drama movie featuring Kristen Stewart and directed by Mary Stuart Masterson.
The Cake Eaters is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Popcornflix.