The Bus of Life

Jul 3, 2024

1h 38m

★ 6.7

Overview

Andrés, a music teacher diagnosed with cancer, seeks treatment at a hospital in the city. His travels there on a singular, dilapidated bus accompanied by other cancer patients. It soon becomes an extraordinary experience, giving him new friends and a far more joyous understanding of life. He also learns to conquer his fears, such as the stage fright which has frustrated a budding career as a musician.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Arcadia Motion Pictures

Basque Films

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Cast

Andrés

Dani Rovira

Mai

Susana Abaitua

David

Julen Castillo

Clara

Miriam Rubio

Unai

Pablo Scapigliati

Doctor Orduña

Javier Tolosa

Manuela

Elena Irureta

Santi

Antonio Durán 'Morris'

Itziar

Amancay Gaztañaga

Luna

Araia Díaz

Antxon

Anartz Zuazua

Txaran

Iñigo de la Iglesia

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