The Volunteer

Is That All There Is?

20131h 36mReleased

Drama

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.

Released: Jun 20, 2013

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ethan

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Leigh

Hill Harper

Phil

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