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Shiva Baby

Shiva Baby

20217.11h 18m

Overview

College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

Directed by Emma Seligman
Written by Emma Seligman
Produced by Emma Seligman, Kieran Altmann, Katie Schiller
Box OfficeBudget: $250KRevenue: $359K

Top Cast

Rachel Sennott

Rachel Sennott

Danielle

Molly Gordon

Molly Gordon

Maya

Polly Draper

Polly Draper

Debbie

Danny Deferrari

Danny Deferrari

Max

Fred Melamed

Fred Melamed

Joel

Dianna Agron

Dianna Agron

Kim

Glynis Bell

Glynis Bell

Katherine

Sondra James

Sondra James

Maureen

Deborah Offner

Deborah Offner

Ellie

Rita Gardner

Rita Gardner

Mrs. Bronstein

Themes & Keywords

new york cityparent child relationshipex-girlfriendbisexualityjewish lifecoming of agejewish americanlgbtjewish girlwoman directorjewish culturecollege studentcandidsugar daddyanxiousplayfulmourning ritualbased on short filmintimatewittyhilariousromantic

About Shiva Baby

Shiva Baby is a comedy, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of new york city, parent child relationship, ex-girlfriend, bisexuality, jewish life, coming of age. Directed by Emma Seligman, it stars Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper. College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

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