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- The life of two desperate Swiss Expats who try to write their first script turns up side down when they discover a dead body on the street. Will they achieve to finish the script on time, or will they be lost forever in the pandemonium of their circumstances?
- This is the story of Kunsang Wangmo, a 100-year-old Buddhist nun exiled from Tibet in 1959 to escape the Chinese occupation. Mola entered a monastery at six years old, the beginning of a life-long dedication to prayer and daily observance of Buddhist teachings and rituals. While in Tibet, she married a monk and gave birth to two girls. The Chinese invaded Tibet in 1950, and after a decade of war and oppression, the family escaped - crossing inhospitable mountains on foot. Mola and her family ended up in India enduring the dangers and intense difficulties of life as refugees. There she lost one of her daughters, as well as her husband and was left only with her remaining daughter, Sonam Dolma. Slowly, their situation improved, and in 1972, Sonam fell in love with Martin Brauen, a Swiss anthropology student studying in India. They married, and Mola and Sonam both moved with Martin to Switzerland. When the film begins, they have lived together in Bern for 45 years, with Mola continuing her daily Buddhist rituals and prayers. Mola is very energetic and spirited for her age, and we get to see her humorous and feisty approach to life. Still, she is an old woman and needs complete, selfless care from Sonam. We get glimpses of Mola's backstory in evocative "dreams" of her time in the monastery and as a refugee. When Mola celebrates her 100th birthday, she reveals to Sonam that she wants to die "in the religious paradise of Tibet". After caring for Mola for all these years, the prospect of having her return to Tibet for this important phase in her life has a very emotional impact on Sonam. Despite their misgivings, Martin and Sonam begin the challenging months-long process of acquiring a visa from the Chinese embassy. As they navigate this frustrating bureaucracy, life goes on in their household. Mola continues her devotion to her Buddhist rituals while mother and daughter navigate the prospect of their separation and the end of Mola's life. Eventually, Mola is allowed to travel to Tibet, and Sonam and Martin adapt to life alone while watching videos of Mola enjoying life with her relatives. But in a surprising turn of events, after 6 months, Mola's visa is not extended and she is forced to fly back to Switzerland. When Mola returns, it is clear that she has aged and become much more frail. With the reality of Mola's mortality becoming clear, the beauty of this mother/daughter relationship comes to a powerful resolution. This film is the story of a devout and charismatic woman who, like millions of others, ends up displaced due to political upheaval, creating a life of dignity and meaning far from home. It is also the intimate and universal story of a mother and daughter, with all the love and challenges of an entire life together.
- The City of Los Angeles is not enforcing the law. Illegal leaf blowers have taken over. One man stands up for justice & finds romance in an unexpected way.
- Yangzom Brauen introduces the concept and picks the first two Swiss candidates: JANELLE (The blond bombshell) and DANIEL (The aggressive boxer).
- Yangzom picks the next two Swiss: PATRICK (The narcissist / Playboy) and ATHENA (The ugly duckling).
- Yangzom picks the last two Swiss: CHRISTINE (Often compared to Swiss star Melanie Winiger) and RENE (The funny auto mechanic from Wallies).
- The six Dreamers arrive in LA and are surprised as a limousine picks them up. As they arrive they realize that their house isn't some Beverly Hills mansion, but rather a 'modest' house,. The different personalities quickly come to surface.
- Although the house comes with a pool, Jacuzzi and billiard room, some of the Swiss aren't happy about sharing the room with two other people.
- Yangzom tells the six Swiss that they can live at the house for free, but they need to make their own money for everything else. Rene and Christine are pissed.
- Yangzom provides an option for the Swiss to make some money. Everybody gets a Flip Camera and is encouraged to capture their journey on video. For every second that is being used in the show, they will get $10.00.
- The Swiss start filming as they embark on their first Hollywood tour. Rene meets Victor Jacobo in downtown.
- A day on the beach. Patrick's former girlfriend keeps calling. Janelle needs a pep talk, Daniel delivers.
- The group's first Hollywood Party. Yangzom makes it clear that the party is meant for Networking and not for getting drunk. Athena meets ex-Miss Switzerland, Nadine Vinzent, Daniel gets a dose of reality and Christine gets drunk.
- The party continues. Rene meets soccer star Raphael Vicky, Daniel gets offered a job as a dishwasher, Patrick makes out with Yangzom, Janelle makes connections and Christine throws up.
- The Swiss reflect on last night's Hollywood Party. Janelle gets a job as baby sitter and Christine tries to make money as a dog walker. The girls meet a photographer in a studio, while the men meet their photographer in downtown.
- The head-shot sessions are in full swing until the photographer gets frisky with Janelle. Athena calls Daniel who abruptly ends the session. Christine and Athena fantasize about the Oscars.
- Daniel at work, washing dishes. Christine confronts Janelle about the photographer incident, a fight breaks out. Athena has an emotional breakdown.
- A cop shows up and instructs Janelle to put on a top. The Swiss attend their first acting class where aggression and tears take over. Athena is missing because a bee stung her.
- The girls attend their first casting, Patrick has a date with unintended consequences, and Athena catches Daniel naked in the pool.
- Patrick buys a shabby car. The group enjoys a Swiss fondue, but the mood soon changes when Yangzom arrives with heavy criticism in regard to their head-shots. Janelle gets offered a part in a film...in Las Vegas.
- The group visits Swiss Stunt-woman, Simone Bargetze. The group decides to accompany Janelle on her trip to Vegas. Yangzom organizes a big RV.
- The girls learn that the Swedish actress got the part for the Swiss character. Patrick discovers a sex tape of him and his last date. The group leaves to Las Vegas.
- Ten weeks have passed, Yangzom reflects on each of the six Swiss, while they drive to Vegas. The RV breaks down and the group is stuck in the desert, without cell phone reception. Janelle walks off and gets picked up by a stranger.