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A bread maker destroys a relationship. Yes, really. No, it's not about sourdough.
TMDB
40
IMDb
66

The Bread Maker (2003)

chaotic small-town energy2000s Canadian TV moviecommitment-phobe chaos

Overview

ComedyDramaRomance

Honey Reddigan is a celebrity at the Sweet Bea baking factory. She has just published her first romance novel, Carmen the Bee Keeper's Lover. Carmen, Honey's fictional heroine, is everything Honey ain't. In walks Edmund Goobie—a charming, commitment-phobic local TV personality. They begin a hot affair that quickly approaches relationship status. But happily-ever-after is not in the cards for this quirky couple. The affair comes to an end when they purchase a bread maker together and realize that they want different things. The monumental fight over the appliance forces Honey to change her life.

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Content warning
fear of intimacy disguised as romanceart vs. lifeconsumerism as relationship metaphor

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sherry White plays TWO roles and commits harder than the script deserves.

Writing

The bread maker as breakup catalyst is accidentally brilliant symbolism.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel better about your own dating disasters.·Background: Fold laundry to this. You won't miss much.
Anita Reilly McGee

Director

Anita Reilly McGee

ReleasedSep 10, 2003
Runtime1h 22m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Kickham East Productions

Top Cast

Jonathan Torrens

Jonathan Torrens

Edmund Goobie

Rick Boland

Rick Boland

Dad

Joel Thomas Hynes

Joel Thomas Hynes

Curtis

Petrina Bromley

Petrina Bromley

Leah

Sean Panting

Sean Panting

Robert

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

This is peak early-2000s Canadian regional cinema—shot in Newfoundland with local talent, barely distributed, and existing mainly as a tax credit fever dream.

Trivia

Jonathan Torrens (Edmund) later found actual fame on Trailer Park Boys and Letterkenny, making this his 'before they were stars' curio.

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