Loving Leah
“A love story that defies tradition.”
Synopsis
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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Loving Leah - Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2018-07-17
Top Cast
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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
David Rossmer
Benjamin
Jessalyn Wanlim
Jewelry Salesclerk
Tibor Feldman
Dr. Saloway
Jolly Abraham
Priya
Jonathan C. Kaplan
Feldman
Zachary Knower
Carmie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Screenplay & Story
- Pnenah Goldstein
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- Loving Leah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
Pnenah Goldstein
Jeff Beal
Charles Minsky
Geoffrey Rowland
Michael Besman, Brent Shields
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Rowland
Editor
Andrew Jackness
Production Design
Charles Minsky
Director of Photography
Jeff Bleckner
Director
Stephanie Maslansky
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loving Leah
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What is Loving Leah about?
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.
Who directed Loving Leah?
Loving Leah was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in Loving Leah?
The principal cast of Loving Leah includes Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman, Harris Yulin, Natasha Lyonne.
When was Loving Leah released and how long is it?
Loving Leah was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Loving Leah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Loving Leah was composed by Jeff Beal.