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201952 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Disability Inclusion

Under the Skin

201952 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Tonje's skin grows seven times faster than normal, leading to significant physical and emotional challenges in her daily life.

Disability Inclusion

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Mari Kogstad Finnestad

Synopsis

Tonje's skin grows seven times faster than normal, leading to significant physical and emotional challenges in her daily life.

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Mari Kogstad Finnestad

Mari Kogstad Finnestaddirector

Mari Kogstad Finnestad

Mari Kogstad Finnestadwriter

Sanna Grydelandcast

Tonje Nordliecast

Vilde Sivertsencast

Synopsis

Tonje, Vilde, and Sanna each navigate the challenges of living with skin diseases while residing in Norway. Tonje suffers from a rare condition that causes her skin to grow seven times faster than normal. Vilde has vitiligo, leaving her skin almost completely white, which impacts her self-image. Sanna battles psoriasis, dealing with pain and social stigma. Directed by Mari Kogstad Finnestad, this 2019 documentary runs for 52 minutes and focuses on their daily lives and struggles.

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