A group of New Yorkers caught up in their romantic/sexual milieu converge at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality, and loosely inspired by various underground NYC gatherings that took place in the early 2000s. Here, gay couple Jamie and James meet Ceth, a young ex-model and aspiring singer.
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Zhao and Liu used to work and drink together until Liu passed away. In order to fulfill a promise given to his friend, Zhao makes a thousand mile journey on the dusty roads of China to bring Liu's body home to his family. With a dead body on his shoulders, the elderly man meets a variety of people who tries to help him.
Cast: Zhao Benshan, Hong Qiwen, Song Dandan
Directed by Yang Zhang
Scriptwriter: Zhang Yang, Wang Yao
Producer: Wouter Barendrecht