THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE arrives on Digital April 7, bringing Hasan Hadi’s acclaimed and heartfelt debut feature to audiences at home for the first time.
SYNOPSIS
Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows 9‑year‑old Lamia, who has been chosen to bake a cake for the President’s birthday. In a country marked by fear, scarcity, and daily struggle, Lamia sets out across the big city in search of eggs, flour, and sugar. Joined by her grandmother, her loyal friend Saeed, and her pet rooster Hindi, she navigates vendors, police officers, and the unpredictable realities of life under dictatorship — all for a task far bigger than she understands.
CAST & CREW
Directed by: Hasan Hadi Written by: Hasan Hadi Produced by: Leah Chen Baker
Starring: Sajad Mohamad Qasem Baneen Ahmad Nayyef Waheed Thabet Khreibat Rahim AlHa