Movie Information
Domestic Total: 122.94K
Opening Weekend: 29.83K
Legs: 3.07
Overview: In 1990s Iraq, it's 'draw day', when schools select students for the honour of bringing items to their mandatory local celebrations of President Saddam Hussein's birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia lives in the historic marshes with her spirited grandmother, Bibi. Before school, Bibi teaches Lamia clever tricks to avoid being chosen for the baking duties. However, when Musa, the authoritative teacher, calls Lamia's name for the most challenging task–the birthday cake–she has no choice but to accept. Refusing could mean imprisonment or even death.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 3, 2026 | $12,374 | + 0.00% | 188 |
| Wed, Mar 4, 2026 | $13,520 | + 9.26% | 188 |
| Thu, Mar 5, 2026 | $14,125 | + 4.47% | 188 |
| Fri, Mar 6, 2026 | $9,038 | -36.01% | 25 |
| Sat, Mar 7, 2026 | $11,151 | + 23.38% | 25 |
| Sun, Mar 8, 2026 | $9,645 | -13.51% | 25 |
| Mon, Mar 9, 2026 | $4,741 | -50.84% | 25 |
| Tue, Mar 10, 2026 | $4,513 | -4.81% | 25 |
| Wed, Mar 11, 2026 | $2,632 | -41.68% | 25 |
| Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | $5,117 | + 94.41% | 25 |
| Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | $4,544 | -11.20% | 19 |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | $6,474 | + 42.47% | 19 |
| Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | $3,984 | -38.46% | 19 |
| Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | $2,194 | -44.93% | 19 |
| Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | $2,543 | + 15.91% | 19 |
| Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | $2,653 | + 4.33% | 19 |
| Thu, Mar 19, 2026 | $2,328 | -12.25% | 19 |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | $4,024 | + 72.85% | 17 |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | $3,853 | -4.25% | 17 |
| Sun, Mar 22, 2026 | $3,490 | -9.42% | 17 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Banin Ahmad Nayef | 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 |
| Nadia Rashak | Saeed's Mother |
| Ali Khalaf | Clothing Seller |
| Mahmoud Mazen Lazen | Bus Driver's Assistant |
| Aqeel Wadi | Police Captain's Assistant |
| Ali Saddam Najem | Drawing Officer |
| Mohammad Qasem | Truck Driver |
| Raed Harbi Abdeljalil | Nurse |
| Elaf Mohamed | Singer |
| Ahmed Al-Hayali | Oud Musician |
| Al-Hassan Adnan | Nay Musician |
| Mohammed Ammar | Percussionist |
| Ahmad Hameed Ahmad | Watch Seller |
| Haidar Jamal Jaber | Cake Clerk |
| Aqeel Al Shamri | Flour Worker |
| Tayseer Ibrahim Radi Butche | Butcher |
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Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $74.59K
Week 2: $29.46K
Investor Share: $16.2K
Week 3+: $18.89K
Investor Share: $9.45K
International
$N/A (0.00%)
Investor Share: $N/A
Costs
Budget: $N/A
P&A: $N/A
Breakdown
Gross: $122.94K
Net: $70.4K
Costs: $0.00
Profit
Profit: $70.4K
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
