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.
Lauren Ambrose
as Leah
Adam Kaufman
as Jake Lever
Susie Essman
as Malka
Harris Yulin
as Rabbi Belsky
Natasha Lyonne
as Esther
Christy Pusz
as Carol
Ricki Lake
as Rabbi Gerry
Mercedes Ruehl
as Janice
Tonye Patano
as Emily
Donnie Keshawarz
as Raj
Sylvia Kauders
as Widow Goldfarb
Jayne Houdyshell
as Mrs. Finkelman
