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David & Layla

10/22/2005

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1hr 46min

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Comedy

,Drama

,Romance

STORY

Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David (David Moscow), TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla (Shiva Rose) - a mysterious, sensual dancer who turns out to be a refugee. David's reckless pursuit of Layla sets off an unveiling of the similarities and contrasts of their ancient cultures. His lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla a sensitive, intelligent war survivor with a rich culture that echoes his own. But their families are dead set against their unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • David Moscow
  • Shiva Rose
  • Callie Thorne
  • Peter Van Wagner
  • Polly Adams

    Director

  • J.J. Alani

INFORMATION

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    Cast

    David Moscow

    David Fine

    Shiva Rose

    Layla

    Callie Thorne

    Abby, David's fiancee

    Peter Van Wagner

    Mel Fine

    Polly Adams

    Judith Fine

    Will Janowitz

    Woody Fine

    Joseph Kamal

    Howar, Saz / Tanbur player

    Jason Catalano

    Walter

    Florence Wack

    Wedding Dancer/Muslim Prayer