Shortbus

Shortbus

Open your mind. And everything else.

NR 2006 · 101 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Drama, Comedy

In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.

Directed by John Cameron Mitchell · Written by John Cameron Mitchell

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