Movie

The President's Cake

99%Criticscertified84 reviews90%Audience29 reviews

8.180average critics score, out of 1020251h 45mPG-13

DramaHistory

While people across 1990's Iraq struggle to survive, 9-year old Lamia has been selected to prepare a cake to celebrate the President's birthday. In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour, and sugar. Accompanied by her grandmother, her loyal friend Saeed, and her pet rooster Hindi, she navigates vendors and police officers along the way.

Directed by:

Hasan Hadi