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Deep Dive: Displaced Perssons (2013)

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Displaced Perssons
In 'Displaced Perssons', Per Persson recounts his life starting 40 years ago when he moved from Sweden to Pakistan. He develops a deep connection in Pakistan, becoming a father to two daughters. As the girls mature, the family faces significant issues that prompt their emigration back to Sweden, where they seek a better life. Upon arriving in Sweden, the family's aspirations are met with harsh realities as they find themselves living in a caravan outside Hässleholm. The documentary captures the emotional struggles and cultural adjustments the Persson family endures as they work to redefine their identity and hopes in a new environment.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Per Persson and his family in Sweden.
  • •Find out about their life in a caravan.
  • •See the cultural adjustments they face.

Did You Know

•Per Persson left Sweden for Pakistan 40 years ago.
•The family has two daughters, Shahmin and Zahra Persson.
•They lived in a caravan outside Hässleholm after moving to Sweden.
•The documentary was directed by Johan Palmgren.

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Immigrant experiencesCultural identityFamily dynamics