Shortbus

Open your mind. And everything else.

6.3/1020061h 41mReleased

RomanceDramaComedy

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.

Released: Oct 4, 2006

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Sook-Yin Lee

Sofia

Paul Dawson

James

PJ DeBoy

Jamie

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