Volunteer

January. 23,2020      
Rating:
10
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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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Reviews

Grimerlana
2020/01/23

Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

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Ceticultsot
2020/01/24

Beautiful, moving film.

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AnhartLinkin
2020/01/25

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

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Francene Odetta
2020/01/26

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

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