Loving Leah
“A love story that defies tradition.”
2009•1h 37m•6.9•Released
DramaRomanceTV Movie
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
Languages
English
Studio
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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
Sylvia Kauders
Widow Goldfarb
Jayne Houdyshell
Mrs. Finkelman
David Rossmer
Benjamin
Jessalyn Wanlim
Jewelry Salesclerk
Tibor Feldman
Dr. Saloway
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