Loving Leah (2009)
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.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 25, 2009
Cast
- Lauren Ambrose - Leah
- Adam Kaufman - Jake Lever
- Susie Essman - Malka
- Harris Yulin - Rabbi Belsky
- Natasha Lyonne - Esther
- Christy Pusz - Carol
- Ricki Lake - Rabbi Gerry
- Mercedes Ruehl - Janice
- Tonye Patano - Emily
- Donnie Keshawarz - Raj
Screenplay
- Pnenah Goldstein (Teleplay)
- Pnenah Goldstein (Theatre Play)
Music: Jeff Beal
Cinematography: Charles Minsky
Editing: Geoffrey Rowland
Production: Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Loving Leah about?
- 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.
- Who directed Loving Leah?
- Loving Leah was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
- Who stars in Loving Leah?
- Loving Leah stars Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman, Harris Yulin, Natasha Lyonne, Christy Pusz.
- How long is Loving Leah?
- Loving Leah has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Loving Leah?
- Loving Leah is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Loving Leah produced?
- Loving Leah was produced in United States of America.