While the population of Iraq in the 1990s struggles to survive, 9-year-old Lamia is chosen to bake a cake to celebrate the president's birthday. In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are virtually impossible to find, Lamia embarks on a determined journey through 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 her path, negotiating with vendors and dodging police officers.