Why Did My 15-Year-Old Hikikomori Son Bang On The Wall At Night? | Shutdown - Part 2/3

Описание: Just as the Chuahs believe their son may finally be emerging from isolation, he suddenly relapses, retreating back into his room, and communicating only through violent banging on the walls at night.

Danzel attempts his first step towards independence through a micro-job at a coffeeshop, but the pressure of being filmed intensifies his anxiety, forcing both his social worker and the crew to rethink the boundaries while documenting his recovery journey.

For Zhen Yi, recovery comes through unconventional intervention – the arts, horses and a university tour, all of which slowly help him to reconnect with the outside world and rediscover a sense of purpose.

Meanwhile, Shaista struggles with deep insecurities surrounding her body image. With the support of her social worker, she begins gym training in hopes of rebuilding her confidence.
But despite these fragile breakthroughs, home still feels safer than the outside world. Even the smallest step outside can feel overwhelming.

WATCH MORE Shutdown
Part 1:    • Hikikomori In Singapore: What Happens When...  
Part 3:    • After 6 Years Of Social Withdrawal: Singap...  

00:00 Hikikomori son bangs on wall
01:08 Emotional effects of reaching out
05:38 Parents support group
08:33 Zhen Yi visits Nanyang Technological University
12:10 Shaista’s first gym session
16:48 Danzel’s work session
22:00 Zhen Yi’s horse therapy
25:54 Pressure of going out
27:44 Social worker’s support system
31:47 Danzel’s medical checkup
36:31 Zhen Yi’s last horse therapy
39:18 Upgrading Zhen Yi’s terrapin tank
41:47 Shaista’s family outing

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About the show: More Singaporean youths are withdrawing from society. With rare access over eight months, SHUTDOWN follows four hikikomori or hidden youth and the families fighting to bring them back.
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