Loving Leah

Loving Leah (2009) is a drama, romance film directed by Jeff Bleckner rated 6.9/10.

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.

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