‘Pariah’: An Important and Untold Story of Identity
'Pariah' tells a powerful, mesmerizing, and unflinchingly honest story of identity.

In Japan, the term 'hikikomori' designates people who isolate themselves from society. Nanako, aged 24, joins in the activities of an organisation that helps withdrawn young people to reintegrate. Valerie Bäuerlein follows the path of the young woman as she regains confidence in herself.
'Pariah' tells a powerful, mesmerizing, and unflinchingly honest story of identity.
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