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The Bus of Life

El bus de la vida

CTC • 98 MIN

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Synopsis


Andrés (Dani Rovira, Spanish Affair), a music teacher from Madrid, finds his life at a crossroads when he's assigned to a high school in a remote Basque town. Recently turning 40 and still clinging to the dream of becoming a musician, he feels stuck—his stage fright keeping his true passion just out of reach. But everything changes when he begins taking a quirky coach to Bilbao. Onboard, his fellow travellers’ warmth, humour, and unfiltered honesty spark something in him. Among them is a luminescent young woman with whom Andrés begins to find a surprising connection. Through laughter, friendship, and unexpected feelings, Andrés begins to rediscover his confidence and reignite his passion for music. What starts as a reluctant move soon turns into a transformative journey—one that might finally lead him to the life, he’s always dreamed of. From the Oscar-nominated producers of Robot Dreams and inspired by the real-life experiences of a relative of director Ibón Cormenzana (Beyond the Summit), The Bus of Life is a life-affirming, music-filled journey.

Awards & Reviews


Ibon Cormenzana's direction and the human interactions portrayed in the film offer moments of reflection and hope.

Cinemagavia

NOMINEE Best Actor, Premios Carmen 2025

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Release Date

11th June 2025

Duration

98 MIN

Rating

CTC

Director

Ibon Cormenzana

Cast

Dani Rovira, Elena Irureta, Susana Abaitua, Pablo Scapigliati

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Languages

Spanish with English subtitles

Country

Spain

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