The President's Cake (2026)
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.
Director: Hasan Hadi
Writers: Hasan Hadi
Stars: Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj
The President's Cake is a 2026 American Drama film directed by Hasan Hadi, starring Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj. It runs 1h 46m and is rated PG-13. The film holds a 7.4/10 rating from 118 votes on TMDB.
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
Details
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Kingdom of Reeds, مملكة القصب, Prezidentin Tortu, كعكه الرئيس, كعكه الريس |
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Rating | PG-13 (US) |
| Production | Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films, Spark Features |
| IMDb ID | tt36580119 |
| TMDB ID | 1464883 |
