Shortbus
Open your mind. And everything else.
NR 2006 · 101 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Comedy, Drama
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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Sook-Yin Lee Sofia -
Paul Dawson James -
PJ DeBoy Jamie -
Lindsay Beamish Severin -
Jay Brannan Ceth -
Raphael Barker Rob -
Adam Hardman Jesse -
Peter Stickles Caleb - A Alan Mandell Tobias, the Mayor
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Stephen Kent Jusick Creamy -
David Pittu Jacuzzi Hunter - J Jeff Whitty Jacuzzi Hunted
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