Shortbus
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.
Release Year
2006
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Story Snapshot
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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Shortbus is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Shortbus lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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