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Thomas is a German young man and a talented baker, but he has a strange romantic relationship with Oren. Oren is an Israeli man who died in a serious car accident. Thomas travels after Orrin's death to Jerusalem and meets Oren's widow, Anat, who owns a small cafe. Thomas may face heavy criticism from many religious men, but he will turn the entire region into a city full of delicious bread and cake.
Rather than an over-the-top melodrama, it asks profound questions about human nature, empathy, and our value beyond archaic doctrines that separate more than unite.
Kalkhof has perfect chemistry with both Miller and Adler. The characters don't have to talk for the audience to feel the loss, love and desire they're experiencing.
Graizer take his time and never feels the need to spell everything out, and "The Cakemaker" is a testament to what filmmakers can achieve when they trust the audience.
There is an earnest, emotional truth to the characters and their relationships - which is plain to see in their faces, even when secrets are being hidden.