Hasan Hadi’s acclaimed first feature centres on nine-year-old Lamia, chosen to prepare a cake for her class’s compulsory tribute to President Saddam Hussein’s birthday, an almost unthinkable challenge in a nation strained by conflict and deprivation. Joined by her grandmother, her steadfast friend Saeed, and her pet rooster, Hindi, Lamia ventures into the turmoil of crowded markets and fractured streets in search of scarce essentials, eggs, flour, and sugar. Along the way, she encounters adversity and threat, yet also discovers quiet reserves of courage and determination.
Director: Hasan Hadi
