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.

Banin Ahmad Nayef
as Lamia

Sajad Mohamad Qasem
as Saeed

Waheed Thabet Khreibat
as Bibi

Rahim AlHaj
as Jasim

Muthanna Malaghi
as Muthanna

Ahmad Qasem Saywan
as Musa

Thaer Salem
as Majdi

Fatima Abouharoon
as Rahma

Mohammed Rheimeh
as Izzat

Rokia Alwadi
as Hiyam