Deep Dive: Nowhere Home (2012)
Film Lens
Nowhere Home focuses on the impact of Norway's 2009 immigration policies on unaccompanied asylum-seeking children aged 15 to 18. These minors receive temporary residence permits but face deportation when they turn 18. The film examines the complexities of child welfare in Norway, where these children are placed in state custody without close caregivers, raising significant questions about their rights and futures.
The documentary captures the emotional and legal struggles of these young asylum seekers as they navigate a system that is meant to protect them while also preparing to send them back to their countries of origin. It presents their stories and the effects of government policies on their lives, emphasizing the precarious situation of unaccompanied minors in Norway.
Why Watch
- •Meet unaccompanied minors facing deportation in Norway.
- •Find out how government policies impact vulnerable children.
- •See the emotional struggles of young asylum seekers.
Did You Know
•In 2009, Norway implemented strict immigration measures affecting unaccompanied minors.
•Children aged 15 to 18 are granted temporary residence permits but face deportation at 18.
•The documentary was directed by Margreth Olin and released in 2012.
Perfect For
Immigration policyChild welfareAsylum seekers