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Mood:
- HumorousSincereTouchingWitty
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Plot:
- Unlikely CoupleFall in LoveCulture ClashLove and RomanceSocietyCouplesForbidden LoveParents and Children more...
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Genres:
- ComedyRomanceIndependent
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary21st Century
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Place:
- New YorkUSA
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Audience:
- Date Night
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Praise:
- Award Winner
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Based on:
- Based on True Story
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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David & Layla, 2005
English
USA
Profile of David & Layla
David & Layla can be described as humorous, witty, and sincere. The plot revolves around an unlikely couple, culture clash, and falling in love. The main genres are comedy, independent, and romance. In approach, David & Layla is realistic. It is located in New York. It takes place in contemporary times. David & Layla is originally a true story. The movie has received attention for being an award winner. It is well suited for a date night.
Summary of David & Layla
Sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David, a TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla - a mysterious, sensual dancer. Layla turns out to be a Muslim refugee. Teased by specious tips from his ironic French cameraman, David madly pursues Layla. This sets off a veiling and unveiling of the similarities - and contrasts - of their ancient cultures. David's lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla, a sensitive, intelligent, war survivor with an ancient rich culture that echoes his own culture. But their families are dead set against this unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose: Muslim American Dr. Ahmad or Jewish American David? Will David and Layla follow their hearts to blast through centuries of religious animosity?
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 21 October 2005 |
| Runtime: | 106 min |
Cast and Crew
as David Fine
as Layla
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