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201313 minPGdoc-short

My Name Is Jonas

201313 minPGdoc-short

A young man diagnosed with ADHD and Tourette's syndrome lives in a rented one-room flatlet while pursuing his dream of success.

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Rebecka Rasmusson

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A young man diagnosed with ADHD and Tourette's syndrome lives in a rented one-room flatlet while pursuing his dream of success.

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Rebecka Rasmussondirector

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Jonas lives in a small rented flatlet in a big city. He has ADHD and Tourette's syndrome. Despite these challenges, he works towards his dream of achieving success. The film follows his daily life and aspirations, providing insight into his experiences and ambitions. It captures his determination to overcome obstacles in pursuit of his goals. The documentary runs for 13 minutes and was released in 2013.

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