The President's Cake

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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.

Director:: Hasan Hadi
Country:: United States

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Baneen Ahmed Nayyef
Lamia
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Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Saeed
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Waheed Thabet Khreibat
Bibi
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Rahim AlHaj
Jasim
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Muthanna Malaghi
Muthanna
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Ahmad Qasem Saywan
Musa
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Thaer Salem
Majdi
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Fatima Abouharoon
Rahma
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Mohammed Rheimeh
Izzat
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Rokia Alwadi
Hiyam
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Abdelkarim Jasim
Malik
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Maytham Mreidi
Saeed's Father
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Nadia Rashak
Saeed's Mother
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Ali Khalaf
Clothing Seller
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Mahmoud Mazen Lazen
Bus Driver's Assistant
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Aqeel Wadi
Police Captain's Assistant
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Ali Saddam Najem
Drawing Officer
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Mohammad Qasem
Truck Driver

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