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Inside the lives of Singapore’s young hikikomori, who withdraw from school, family, the world

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Faith Leong
Inside the lives of Singapore’s young hikikomori, who withdraw from school, family, the world
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A new documentary series titled 'Shutdown' explores the lives of young 'hikikomori' in Singapore who have withdrawn from society due to extreme depression and anxiety. The series follows their difficult journeys toward reconnecting with their families and the outside world.

Behind closed doors are young people who are not lazy or defiant but afraid. The series, Shutdown, follows Singapore’s hidden youth as they try to reconnect with school, family and society.

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