Loving Leah
2009, Film, 95 min, Drama, Romance, English, United States, MoviePedia score 67
A love story that defies tradition.
When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on his brother's name. Jake suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship. The harder they try to disguise their "pretend" marriage, the more their appreciation for each other's worlds grow, and out of understanding, a real love develops.
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Cast
- Lauren Ambrose as Leah Lever
- Adam Kaufman as Jake Lever
- Susie Essman as Malka
- Harris Yulin as Rabbi Belsky
- Natasha Lyonne as Esther
- Christy Pusz as Carol
- Ricki Lake as Rabbi Gerry
- Mercedes Ruehl as Janice Lever
- Tonye Patano as Emily
- Donnie Keshawarz as Raj
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