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Cast

David Moscow

David Moscow

David Fine

Shiva Rose

Shiva Rose

Layla

Callie Thorne

Callie Thorne

Abby, David's fiancee

Peter Van Wagner

Peter Van Wagner

Mel Fine

Polly Adams

Polly Adams

Judith Fine

Will Janowitz

Will Janowitz

Woody Fine

Joseph Kamal

Joseph Kamal

Howar, Saz / Tanbur player

Jason Catalano

Jason Catalano

Walter

Florence Wack

Florence Wack

Wedding Dancer/Muslim Prayer

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J.J. Alani

J.J. Alani

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Harlan Bosmajian

Harlan Bosmajian

Director of Photography

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David & Layla

20053.5 / 10106 min
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Overview

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.