directed by: Emma Seligman, year: 2020
actors: Rachel Sennott, Polly Draper

Shiva Baby is a sharp, intimate indie dramedy about Ash, a witty Jewish-American woman in her twenties, who returns home for Shiva weekend. As secrets surface and her romantic life becomes entangled with her parents’ expectations, Ash must negotiate honesty, desire, and identity while navigating awkward, funny, and tender moments with family and a new romance. The film blends sharp humor with heartfelt ache, exploring belonging, sexuality, and cultural pressure.

Audacity, Comedy Drama, Dramedy, Coming Of Age, LGBTQ+, Jewish Culture, Family