The President's Cake
26/12/2025
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 Information
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
Abdelkarim Jasim
as Malik
Maytham Mreidi
as Saeed's Father
Nadia Rashak
as Saeed's Mother
Ali Khalaf
as Clothing Seller
Mahmoud Mazen Lazen
as Bus Driver's Assistant
Aqeel Wadi
as Police Captain's Assistant
Ali Saddam Najem
as Drawing Officer
Mohammad Qasem
as Truck Driver
Raed Harbi Abdeljalil
as Nurse
Elaf Mohamed
as Singer
Ahmed Al-Hayali
as Oud Musician
Al-Hassan Adnan
as Nay Musician
Mohammed Ammar
as Percussionist
Ahmad Hameed Ahmad
as Watch Seller
Haidar Jamal Jaber
as Cake Clerk
Aqeel Al Shamri
as Flour Worker
Tayseer Ibrahim Radi Butche
as Butcher
