David & Layla

David & Layla — Plot

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.

• Release date
• October 22, 2005
• Runtime
• 106 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama, Romance
• Director
• J.J. Alani

David & Layla — 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

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