The President's Cake
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.
Cast
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
