Plot Summary
In 1990s Iraq, it's 'draw day', when schools select students for the honour of bringing items to their mandatory local celebrations of President Saddam Hussein's birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia lives in the historic marshes with her spirited grandmother, Bibi. Before school, Bibi teaches Lamia clever tricks to avoid being chosen for the baking duties. However, when Musa, the authoritative teacher, calls Lamia's name for the most challenging task–the birthday cake–she has no choice but to accept. Refusing could mean imprisonment or even death.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- The President's Cake
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
- Revenue
- $4K
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Cast
Banin Ahmad Nayef
Lamia
Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Saeed
Waheed Thabet Khreibat
Bibi
Rahim AlHaj
Jasim
Muthanna Malaghi
Muthanna
Ahmad Qasem Saywan
Musa
Thaer Salem
Majdi
Fatima Abouharoon
Rahma
Mohammed Rheimeh
Izzat
Rokia Alwadi
Hiyam
Abdelkarim Jasim
Malik
Maytham Mreidi
Saeed's Father
Nadia Rashak
Saeed's Mother
Ali Khalaf
Clothing Seller
Mahmoud Mazen Lazen
Bus Driver's Assistant
Aqeel Wadi
Police Captain's Assistant
Ali Saddam Najem
Drawing Officer
Mohammad Qasem
Truck Driver
Raed Harbi Abdeljalil
Nurse
Elaf Mohamed
Singer
Production Companies
Maiden Voyage Pictures
Missing Piece Films
Spark Features
Working Barn Productions
