Loving Leah

Jan 25, 2009

1h 37m

★ 6.9

A love story that defies tradition

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

TV Movie

Production Companies

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Loving Leah Trailers

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Cast

Leah

Lauren Ambrose

Jake Lever

Adam Kaufman

Malka

Susie Essman

Rabbi Belsky

Harris Yulin

Esther

Natasha Lyonne

Carol

Christy Pusz

Rabbi Gerry

Ricki Lake

Janice

Mercedes Ruehl

Emily

Tonye Patano

Raj

Donnie Keshawarz

Widow Goldfarb

Sylvia Kauders

Mrs. Finkelman

Jayne Houdyshell

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