Bagdad Cafe

In this whimsical and heartwarming film directed by Percy Adlon, a German tourist named Jasmin finds herself stranded at a desolate truck stop in the Mojave Desert. The story unfolds as she forms an unlikely friendship with the cafe’s owner, Brenda, leading to transformative changes in the lives of the cafe’s quirky patrons. The film stars Marianne Sägebrecht and CCH Pounder, whose performances bring depth to this tale of connection and renewal. Notably, the movie’s soundtrack, featuring the song “Calling You,” received an Academy Award nomination. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.