The Cakemaker (2017)

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after The Cakemaker

• My Favourite Cake (2024)
• In the Aisles (2018) — Same feel: emotional, complex
• Soul Kitchen (2009)
• Mr & Mme Adelman (2017)
• Like Water for Chocolate (1992) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Layer Cake (2004)