Shortbus

Shortbus

2006 · 101 min · EN · NR · 6.3 (587 votes)
Dir. John Cameron Mitchell · Starring Sook-Yin Lee, Paul Dawson, PJ DeBoy, Lindsay Beamish, Jay Brannan, Raphael Barker · Music Ira Kaplan

Open your mind. And everything else.

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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.

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This film feels like a raw, uninhibited exploration of human connection and desire in a vibrant urban landscape. It's intimate, explicit, and often vulnerable, celebrating diverse forms of love and identity with a steady, observational gaze. It invites viewers into a world of open hearts and bodies, seeking authentic intimacy.

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