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The President's Cake

2026 · 1h 46m · Drama

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Overview

While people across 1990s Iraq struggle to survive the war and food shortages, Saddam Hussein requires each school in the country to prepare a cake to celebrate his birthday. Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is chosen among her classmates. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients for the mandatory cake or face the consequences.

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Cast

Baneen Ahmed Nayyef

Lamia

Sajad Mohamad Qasem

Saeed

Waheed Thabet Khreibat

Bibi

Rahim AlHaj

Jasim

Muthanna Malaghi

Muthanna

Ahmad Qasem Saywan

Musa

Thaer Salem

Majdi

Fatima Abouharoon

Rahma

Mohammed Rheimeh

Izzat

Rokia Alwadi

Hiyam

Abdelkarim Jasim

Malik

Maytham Mreidi

Saeed's Father

Nadia Rashak

Saeed's Mother

Ali Khalaf

Clothing Seller

Mahmoud Mazen Lazen

Bus Driver's Assistant

Aqeel Wadi

Police Captain's Assistant

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Details

Release date
January 22, 2026
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 46m
Rated
PG-13
Revenue
$4,084
Genres
Drama

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