Plot

Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David (David Moscow

David Moscow

David Raphael Moscow is an American actor. His first major role was as the young Josh Baskin in the 1988 film Big, in which his character was magically transformed into an adult played by Tom Hanks.-Early life:...

), TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla (Shiva Rose

Shiva Rose

Shiva Rose Gharibafshar is an American actress born in an Iranian-American family.-Personal life:...

) - 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: David or Dr. Ahmad? Will David and Layla follow their hearts and blast through centuries of religious animosity?
The film was inspired by the true story of the Muslim-Jewish couple Alwand Jaff and her husband David Ruby, both of whom have cameo roles in the film.

Cast

• David Moscow
  David Moscow
  David Raphael Moscow is an American actor. His first major role was as the young Josh Baskin in the 1988 film Big, in which his character was magically transformed into an adult played by Tom Hanks.-Early life:...
  
  
• Shiva Rose
  Shiva Rose
  Shiva Rose Gharibafshar is an American actress born in an Iranian-American family.-Personal life:...
  
  
• Callie Thorne
  Callie Thorne
  Calliope "Callie" Thorne is an American actress known for her current role as Dr. Dani Santino on the USA Network series Necessary Roughness...
  
  
• Peter Van Wagner
• Polly Adams
  Polly Adams
  Polly Adams is an English actress best known for her work on the stage both in England and in the United States, and for her portrayal of Mrs. Brown on the television series Just William. She made her Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed 1975 revival of London Assurance as Grace Harkaway...
  
  
• Will Janowitz
  Will Janowitz
  Will Janowitz is an American film, television and stage actor as well as writer. He is first generation American with his mother having been born in the Czech Republic and his father Berlin, Germany.- Biography :...
  
  
• Anna George
• Ed Chemaly
• Alexander Blaise
• Tibor Feldman
  Tibor Feldman
  Tibor Feldman is an American actor, having played roles in movies, television shows, television commercials, and stage plays...
  
  

Reception

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...

called it "a frothy little romantic comedy." Variety

Variety (magazine)

Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...

described it as "an earnest, frequently funny comedy." Film Journal International

Film Journal International

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said "the picture takes its time in developing momentum; once attained, it becomes a watchable, optimistic cri de coeur."