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My Favourite Cake

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Mahin (70) lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. But as Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.

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Tara Brady Irish Times A late narrative development swerves the meet-cute into less sure-footed terrain. But this remains an encounter to treasure, jollied along by quiet political protest and poignant notes on widowhood. Rated: 4/5 Sep 28, 2024 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Plans have a way of going awry in this lovely, intimate, tragicomic tale of late-blooming love in the shadow of Iran’s repressive regime. In its gentle way, this is a subversive piece of film-making. Rated: 4/5 Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Fatima Sheriff Little White Lies My Favourite Cake is a slice-of-life film with considered dialogue and heartfelt performances that unravels a culturally specific repression... Rated: 3/5 Sep 14, 2024 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz A joyous, Iranian-set Super Gold Card-version of Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise. A feature-length meet-cute that warms the soul, even as it puts you through the emotional ringer. Rated: 5/5 Oct 31, 2024 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Incredibly emotional and well made, My Favorite Cake brings personality and innocence to a needed tale of rebellion and not losing yourself in the face of adversity and tragedy Oct 27, 2024 Full Review Rory O'Connor The Film Stage Travel bans notwithstanding, My Favourite Cake’s most effective transgression is allowing its elderly characters to be horny. That’s a topic you likely won’t find in another Iranian film this year. Just don’t go in expecting much provocation. Rated: B Oct 23, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Mahin (70) lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. But as Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
Director
Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Screenwriter
Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Production Co
Hobab, Alamode Film, Filmsazane Javan, Caracteres Productions, Watchmen Productions
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
Persian
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital