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David & Layla (2005)
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.
Keywords: imdb.neo-screwball-comedy,
imdb.character-names-as-title,
imdb.forenames-as-title,
imdb.three-word-title,
imdb.oriental-dance,
imdb.jerusalem,
imdb.jewish + 79 more,
imdb.intercultural-romance,
imdb.orphan-girl,
imdb.sexy-dance,
imdb.ethnic,
imdb.kiss-of-life,
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imdb.slapstick-comedy,
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imdb.sexual-obsession,
imdb.ethnic-dancing,
imdb.shakespeare-s-romeo-and-juliet,
imdb.east-west-relationship,
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imdb.feminine-mystique,
imdb.dance-lesson,
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imdb.dancer,
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imdb.satire,
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imdb.femme-fatale,
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imdb.women-s-rights,
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imdb.new-york-city,
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imdb.sex-therapist,
imdb.jewess,
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imdb.religion,
imdb.prejudice,
imdb.mixed-marriage,
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imdb.kurd,
imdb.jazz,
imdb.green-card,
imdb.persian,
imdb.shrink,
imdb.klezmer-music,
imdb.dance,
imdb.seder,
imdb.middle-east,
imdb.marriage-ceremony,
imdb.kurdistan,
imdb.jewish-music,
imdb.israel,
imdb.based-on-true-story,
imdb.independent-film,
imdb.actor-shares-first-name-with-character,
soundmix.dolby,
soundmix.dolby-digital,
aspectratio.1-85-1
Country: United States
Languages:
English
Runtime: 106 min.
Released: Oct. 22, 2005
Status: Released
Certification: NR / 17+
