Cake – a 2018 Paksiatni comedy-drama film – has had us captivated for a long time. It began with us writing a whole piece, asking a rather important question; ‘Do Pakistani Cinemas Need Films Like Cake?’ which was, to be honest, just about the current state of Pakistani Cinema, its future, and a dire need for commercial films. We asked if it was the right time for a film like Cake to come out. Then the movie came out and we were all awestruck. You can read our review here.
What is Cake about?
Cake is the story of a dysfunctional family where we have Zareen (Aamina Sheikh) solely taking on the responsibility of caring for her sick whimsical parents (Mohammad Ahmed and Beo Raana Zafar) while siblings Zara (Sanam Saed) and Zain (Faris Khalid) have moved abroad. A serious trip to the hospital brings back the entire family together in Karachi, but things are far from hunky dory as accusations are hurled, secrets from the past brought out into the open, which is followed by a whole lot of drama.
Moving on, it is also imperative to note here that Cake has been a huge win for Pakistani Cinema and definitely a benchmark, not exactly a game changer as such but a milestone film indeed. Barring a few issues with editing and slight pacing issues, this is one film which has set the standard for what a great film should look like.
Cake coming to Netflix on May 15
Well, to all the Cake lovers, we have good news. The film’s director, Asim Abbasi, announced yesterday that the film is coming to Netflix in less than 15 days, in a rather cheeky post.
Just heard a rumour that Cake is coming to Netflix on May 15th. ?♀️ #cakethefilm #eksaalbaad
— Asim Abbasi (@IllicitusProduc) April 30, 2019
Looks like the wait is finally over and we’ll now be able to enjoy the much-praised film on our laptop and phone screens.
Other Pakistani films to look out for, on Netflix, Iflix etc.
While Cake will be making its way to Netflix in less than 15 days, we want to let you guys know that Pinky Memsaab and Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor were recently added to the streaming giant too. Apart from the recently added films, the following can be found on Netflix, as well: Rangreza, Moor, Janaan, Balu Mahi, 021, Ho Mann Jahan, Waar, Wrong No., Dukhtar, and Na Maloom Afraad.
As for Iflix, the acclaimed film Motorcycle Girl was recently added to the website. Cherry on top, there is another website called vidly.tv where you can find Load Wedding and Yalghaar recently added too. Looks like we have your weekends sorted, at least for this month. Let the watching games begin, you’re welcome.
