The Cakemaker

Dec 28 2017 Not Rated 1h 53m
Drama

Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking for answers regarding his death. Under a fabricated identity, Thomas infiltrates the life of Anat, his lover’s newly widowed wife, who owns a small Café in downtown Jerusalem. Thomas starts to work for her, creating German cakes and cookies that bring her Café to life. Thomas finds himself involved in Anat’s life in a way far beyond his anticipation. To protect the truth he will stretch his lie to a point of no return.

Plot

Thomas, a young and talented German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who dies in a car crash. Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers. Keeping his secret for himself, he starts working for Anat, his lover's widow, who owns a small café. Although not fully kosher and despised by the religious, his delicious cakes turn the place into a city attraction. Finding himself involved in Anat's life in a way far beyond his anticipation, Thomas will stretch his lie to a point of no return.

Written by

Ofir Raul Graizer

Directed by

Ofir Raul Graizer

Cast

Tim Kalkhof, Sarah Adler, Roi Miller

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany, Israel

Production Companies

Film Base Berlin, Laila Films

Languages

English

Awards

18 wins & 15 nominations total

Trailers
The Cakemaker -- Exclusive Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
5,410
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
74
Popularity
NA