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Loving Leah
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Loving Leah

2009-01-25 · 97 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Romance · TV Movie

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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Directors
Jeff Bleckner
Production companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lauren AmbroseLauren AmbroseLeah
Adam KaufmanAdam KaufmanJake Lever
Susie EssmanSusie EssmanMalka
Harris YulinHarris YulinRabbi Belsky
Natasha LyonneNatasha LyonneEsther
Christy PuszChristy PuszCarol
Ricki LakeRicki LakeRabbi Gerry
Mercedes RuehlMercedes RuehlJanice
Tonye PatanoTonye PatanoEmily
Donnie KeshawarzDonnie KeshawarzRaj
Sylvia KaudersSylvia KaudersWidow Goldfarb
Jayne HoudyshellJayne HoudyshellMrs. Finkelman
David RossmerBenjamin
Jessalyn WanlimJessalyn WanlimJewelry Salesclerk
Tibor FeldmanTibor FeldmanDr. Saloway
Jolly AbrahamJolly AbrahamPriya
Jonathan C. KaplanJonathan C. KaplanFeldman
Zachary KnowerZachary KnowerCarmie
Matt WaltonMatt WaltonCarter
Marc WolfArt

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