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The President's Cake
2026·1h 46m·★ 7.4
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.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
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Standard sit-down · 1h 46m
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