The Volunteer
Is That All There Is?
Genres
Overview
After quitting her stable but soul-crushing job, Leigh passes her days in an apathetic fog until she decides to volunteer at a soup kitchen. There she meets Ethan, a homeless man with whom she begins an electric, but turbulent affair.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2013-06-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ethan
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Leigh
Hill Harper
Phil
Scott Wolf
Jimmy
Mary Beth Hurt
Donna
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