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Feature film — 2009

Loving Leah (2009)

6.91h 37mDrama — Romance — TV 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.

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A high-signal pick with 59 votes.

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Director: Jeff Bleckner

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Cast & crew

Lauren Ambrose as Leah

Lauren Ambrose

Leah

Adam Kaufman as Jake Lever

Adam Kaufman

Jake Lever

Susie Essman as Malka

Susie Essman

Malka

Harris Yulin as Rabbi Belsky

Harris Yulin

Rabbi Belsky

Natasha Lyonne as Esther

Natasha Lyonne

Esther

Christy Pusz as Carol

Christy Pusz

Carol

Ricki Lake as Rabbi Gerry

Ricki Lake

Rabbi Gerry

Mercedes Ruehl as Janice

Mercedes Ruehl

Janice

Tonye Patano as Emily

Tonye Patano

Emily

Donnie Keshawarz as Raj

Donnie Keshawarz

Raj

Sylvia Kauders as Widow Goldfarb

Sylvia Kauders

Widow Goldfarb

Jayne Houdyshell as Mrs. Finkelman

Jayne Houdyshell

Mrs. Finkelman

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