Cows on the Roof

Cows on the Roof - Struggle, Responsibility, Resilience

In this captivating documentary the isolated valley of Southern Switzerland, Fabiano, heir to his family's small-scale agricultural business, finds himself mired in a cycle of nightmares mirroring the challenges of his reality. Despite owning fifty goats and eight cows, his efforts to produce the special alp cheese that once sustained his hippie parents in the 1980s are thwarted by mounting debt, dilapidated infrastructure, and dwindling profits. Haunted by the memory of a fatal accident involving a Macedonian illegal worker, Fabiano grapples with guilt and responsibility. As his girlfriend Eva anticipates the arrival of their child and dreams of a simple life surrounded by nature, they must confront the harsh realities of their circumstances and navigate the uncertain path ahead.