The President's Cake (2026)

Directed by Hasan Hadi1h 46mDrama

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.

Rated
PG-13
Year
2026
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
22 January 2026
TMDB
7.4 (115)
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Baneen Ahmed Nayyef
Baneen Ahmed Nayyef
Lamia
S
Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Saeed
W
Waheed Thabet Khreibat
Bibi
R
Rahim AlHaj
Jasim
M
Muthanna Malaghi
Muthanna
A
Ahmad Qasem Saywan
Musa
T
Thaer Salem
Majdi
F
Fatima Abouharoon
Rahma
M
Mohammed Rheimeh
Izzat
R
Rokia Alwadi
Hiyam
A
Abdelkarim Jasim
Malik
M
Maytham Mreidi
Saeed's Father
N
Nadia Rashak
Saeed's Mother
A
Ali Khalaf
Clothing Seller
M
Mahmoud Mazen Lazen
Bus Driver's Assistant
A
Aqeel Wadi
Police Captain's Assistant
A
Ali Saddam Najem
Drawing Officer
M
Mohammad Qasem
Truck Driver
R
Raed Harbi Abdeljalil
Nurse
E
Elaf Mohamed
Singer
A
Ahmed Al-Hayali
Oud Musician
A
Al-Hassan Adnan
Nay Musician
M
Mohammed Ammar
Percussionist
A
Ahmad Hameed Ahmad
Watch Seller
H
Haidar Jamal Jaber
Cake Clerk
A
Aqeel Al Shamri
Flour Worker
T
Tayseer Ibrahim Radi Butche
Butcher

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