# Shiva Baby (2021)

> At a crowded shiva, a financially anxious college student struggles to keep her sex life, bisexual identity, and uncertain adulthood from colliding.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/468053

## Facts

- Runtime: 78 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Emma Seligman
- Cast: Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari, Fred Melamed, Dianna Agron, Glynis Bell, Sondra James
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11317142/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, anxious, claustrophobic, indie movie night, queer cinema night

## Synopsis

An awkward encounter at a funeral leads to unexpected revelations about love and identity.

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