Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Lauren Ambrose | ... | Leah Lever | |
Adam Kaufman | ... | Jake Lever | |
Susie Essman | ... | Malka | |
Harris Yulin | ... | Rabbi Belsky | |
Natasha Lyonne | ... | Esther | |
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Christy Pusz | ... | Carol |
Ricki Lake | ... | Rabbi Gerry | |
Mercedes Ruehl | ... | Janice Lever | |
Tonye Patano | ... | Emily | |
Donnie Keshawarz | ... | Raj | |
Sylvia Kauders | ... | Widow Goldfarb | |
Jayne Houdyshell | ... | Mrs. Finkelman | |
David Rossmer | ... | Rabbi Benjamin Lever | |
Tibor Feldman | ... | Dr. Saloway | |
Jolly Abraham | ... | Priya |
When his estranged brother dies suddenly, Jake Lever is confronted with an old Jewish custom. In days past, a man was expected to marry his deceased brother's childless widow, but it is now customary to perform a ceremony releasing the pair from the obligation. During the Halizah ceremony, Jake feels uncomfortable renouncing his brother's memory. Additionally, Leah wishes to escape the confines of her orthodox community and avoid her mother's matchmaking. On the spur of the moment, Leah and Jake decide to enter into a platonic marriage of convenience. Written by L. Hamre
This title reminds me of a filipino actress: Lea Salonga. She had a show before title Love, Lea. and an album Leah in Love(1999). Well maybe that's how they came up with the title. Additional info: Leah Salonga sang as Mulan in Disney's Mulan Movie.
it might not a high budget action movie. but will always be a favorite. well mine. I love this movie! by just watching this movie... i felt so happy all day. Leah isn't a usual woman. She lives her life w/ restrictions. She wants to live her life to the fullest you know. i'm not a jew but i can relate to her. She got what she wants in the end Freedom and L.O.V.E. Her journey is so romantic and liberating...