Loving Leah

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

as Leah

Adam Kaufman

as Jake Lever

Susie Essman

as Malka

Harris Yulin

as Rabbi Belsky

Natasha Lyonne

as Esther

Christy Pusz

as Carol

Ricki Lake

as Rabbi Gerry

Mercedes Ruehl

as Janice

Tonye Patano

as Emily

Donnie Keshawarz

as Raj

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