Why is the cake eaters called that

Director Mary Stuart Masterson. Screenwriter Jayce Bartok. No trailer available. Ask a Question. E-mail Address. Follow the Updates Tue.

I kind of understand the having your cake and eating it too, but this one is a little confusing. So if anyone knows please fill me in on this one. One is reminded of the Marie Antoinette quip " let them eat cake ", when told the poor had no bread. So are cake eaters rich because they can afford cake, or is this an ironic reference to the poor? Meanwhile, Beagle's older brother returns from a failed music career in New York City, having missed his mother's funeral. Each subplot revolves around two compelling themes: sex as a means to ward off death and loss, and the honorable burden of caretaking versus the guilty freedom of refusing to take care.

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms. International Film Festival, and elsewhere. Let's hope this treasure of a film gets wider distribution, so it can be appreciated by audiences nationwide. Skip to content Popular. April 24, Joe Ford.

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