Movie: Volunteer

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Ileana Heer Castelletti
Ileana Heer Castelletti

Thomas Hirschi
Thomas Hirschi

Sarah Hirschi-Gerber
Sarah Hirschi-Gerber

Michael Grossenbacher
Michael Grossenbacher

Michael Räber
Michael Räber

Lia Bosia
Lia Bosia

Taha Alahmad
Taha Alahmad

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    Volunteer

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    A film about the unprecedented Swiss grassroots movement of regular citizens who rise to aid thousands of refugees stranded at the European borders. In rich and safe Switzerland people from all backgrounds leave their regular life behind to support people in need. There is a Swiss farmer and his wife who keep cows in the Swiss Alps, a former commander of the Swiss Army, an elder rich lady residing at the lakeside, and a successful comedian and entertainer. These unexperienced volunteers take on an adventure that will change their lives forever.

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    2020-01-23

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