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Menorah in the Middle

Menorah in the Middle

20224.11h 30m

Overview

Sarah is headed back to her hometown for Hanukkah with news of her engagement. Upon returning she finds out that her father had a heart attack and things have gotten out of hand.

Directed by Jordan Kessler
Written by Jordan Kessler, Kevin Weisberg
Produced by Lou Paik, Phillip B. Goldfine, Kurt Van Fossen
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Top Cast

Lucy DeVito

Lucy DeVito

Sarah Becker

Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt

Ben

Cristián de la Fuente

Cristián de la Fuente

Chad

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Adam Busch

Jacob

Gina Hecht

Gina Hecht

Linda

Bruce Nozick

Bruce Nozick

Frank

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Rachel Baum

Laura Silverman

Laura Silverman

Becky Baum

Tristan Cunningham

Tristan Cunningham

Juggler

Leila Weisberg

Leila Weisberg

Crafty

Themes & Keywords

love triangleholidayhanukkahbakeryfamily holidayforeclosurejewish familyrekindled romancechanukahholiday romancemusical framing device

About Menorah in the Middle

Menorah in the Middle is a tv movie, drama, fantasy, romance film released in 2022 exploring themes of love triangle, holiday, hanukkah, bakery, family holiday, foreclosure. Directed by Jordan Kessler, it stars Lucy DeVito, Jonah Platt, Cristián de la Fuente. Sarah is headed back to her hometown for Hanukkah with news of her engagement. Upon returning she finds out that her father had a heart attack and things have gotten out of hand.

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