Shiva Baby (2020) is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a young Jewish woman, Danielle, as she navigates a chaotic day at a shiva. The film is filled with awkward and uncomfortable moments, but it also contains some surprisingly frank and honest conversations about sex.
The film opens with Danielle and her parents attending a shiva, a Jewish mourning ritual. As the day progresses, Danielle is confronted with a series of uncomfortable encounters, including a run-in with her ex-girlfriend Maya and her new girlfriend. This scene is particularly noteworthy for its frank discussion of sex and sexuality. Danielle and Maya discuss their past relationship and the fact that Maya is now in a relationship with a woman. The conversation is surprisingly open and honest, and it serves as a reminder that sex and sexuality are topics that should be discussed openly and without judgement.
Later in the film, Danielle is confronted by her parents about her sexual activity. Her mother is particularly concerned, and she expresses her worries about Danielle's promiscuity. This scene is a reminder that sex is still a taboo topic in many cultures, and it serves as a reminder that we should all strive to be more open and accepting when it comes to discussing sex.
The film also features a scene in which Danielle and her friend Max discuss their sexual experiences. This scene is particularly noteworthy for its frankness and its willingness to discuss sex without judgement. The conversation serves as a reminder that sex is a normal part of life, and that it should be discussed openly and without shame.
Overall, Shiva Baby (2020) is a film that is filled with awkward and uncomfortable moments, but it also contains some surprisingly frank and honest conversations about sex. The film serves as a reminder that sex is a normal part of life, and that it should be discussed openly and without judgement.
Opening shot depicts a blurred simulated scene of sex on a couch in the mid distance with moaning and thrusting. Money is handed over at the end. No nudity.
Two women kiss passionately.
A woman says that she's made another woman reach her first orgasm at high school prom.
In a bathroom, a woman attempts to initiate oral sex with a man. No nudity is shown, only close ups of faces and clothed crotch.
Features a brief and bold blurred sex scene.
Strong themes of sex. There is a huge theme of a relationship between a woman and an older married 'sugar daddy' who pays her for sex. A woman calls another woman an 'effing' whore.
A scene featuring brief breast nudity where woman texts topless photo to a man.