David & Layla
Director: J.J. Alani
Cast: Callie Thorne, David Moscow, Jason Catalano, Joseph Kamal, Peter Van Wagner, Polly Adams, Shiva Rose, Will Janowitz
Synopsis:
Cast: Callie Thorne, David Moscow, Jason Catalano, Joseph Kamal, Peter Van Wagner, Polly Adams, Shiva Rose, Will Janowitz
Synopsis:
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.
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The New York Times
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Lisa Nesselson
Film Journal International
Harvey Karten
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S. James Snyder
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