70-year-old Mahin has lived as a widow in Tehran for over 30 years. She fondly remembers life in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, but now she cannot even visit her Europe-based daughter, because she is considered too old to be granted a visa by authorities. Refusing to accept a lonely future, Mahin takes matters into her own hands when she meets taxi-driver Faramarz. Throwing caution to the wind, an unforgettable and unpredictable evening unfolds for the pair. My Favourite Cake is a moving reflection on old age, loneliness and finding unexpected love. Both humorous and poignant at turns, and featuring a wonderful performance by Lily Farhadpour as Mahin, it is sure to charm and touch audiences.
Directors: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Length 97 Mins
Reviews
“★★★★★…wonderfully sweet and funny… It’s a lovely film.”- The Guardian, Berlin International Film Festival 2024
“★★★★ My Favourite Cake is a story that absolutely needs to be told: the heartwarming, hilarious, sweet, devastating, tragic tale of a woman who one day dares to be free.”-Loud and Clear Reviews, Berlin International Film Festival 2024
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