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Life Overtakes Me( 2019)

TV-MADocumentary
65%
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Overview

Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden, who have fled with their families from extreme trauma, have become afflicted with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they withdraw from the world into a coma-like state, as if frozen, for months, or even years.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Henry Ascher

      Himself - Pediatrician and Professor, University of Gothenburg (as Henry Ascher MD)

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      Nadja Hatem

      Herself - Immigration Attorney

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      Mikael Billing

      Himself - Psychologist and Psychotherapist, BUP Asylum Psychiatric Unit

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      Karl Sallin

      Himself - Centre for Research Ethics and Bioethics, Uppsala University (as Karl Sallin MD)

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      Elizabeth Hultcrantz

      Herself - Professor Emerita, Linköping University (as Elizabeth Hultcrantz MD PhD)

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      Gellert Tamas

      Himself - Author and Journalist

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      Anne-Liis von Knorring

      Herself - Child Psychologist, Professor Emerita, Uppsala University (as Anne-Liis von Knorring MD)

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    A review by Alunauwie

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    Written by Alunauwie on Tue Sep 30 2025
    This documentary sheds light on the rarely known Resignation Syndrome affecting refugee children in Sweden, a mental condition lacking official recognition from WHO. It presents emotional and psychological impacts on families, while raising questions about skepticism toward the illness's authenticity. Although informative, the film could benefit from expert interviews or scientific studies to deepen credibility. It portrays the issue with empathy and structure, though it misses perspectives from families denied asylum. Overall, the documentary offers valuable insight into a complex and controve...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • refugee
    • childhood trauma