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.
Drama
Production Companies:
TPC Film
Maiden Voyage Pictures
Missing Piece Films
Spark Features
Working Barn Productions
Production Countries:
United States of America
Astro
Videos
Date: 2025-12-04T17:30:02.000Z
Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]
Date: 2025-12-03T18:29:20.000Z
Official Teaser [Subtitled]
Date: 2025-08-27T03:01:02.000Z
BIFF2025 Trailer | The President's Cake | A Window on Asian Cinema
