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30 minutes. One prison cell. A man confronts the mother who made him monster.

People Like Us Never Change (2022)

claustrophobic confessionaltoxic nostalgiatheatre as survival

Overview

Drama

Back in prison, Didrik, 33, discovers a new way of expression and happiness through theatre and acting, and starts looking back at his past and upbringing with a sadistic mom and bullying peers.

Flag of SESESwedish
Content warning
1990speriod dramatragedyprisondocudramaflashbacktheaterpsychological dramachild abuse20th century+4 more

Standout Aspects

Acting

Wasell's controlled rage—he's performing DIDRIK performing himself

Direction

Sundvall traps you in memory: flashbacks bleed into present without warning

Writing

The mother's lines feel too real because they are

Best for:Solo: Late night when you're ready to sit with discomfort·Streaming: Pause frequently. Breathe. It's only 30 min but hits like 3 hours
Heads up:Disturbing: Psychological child abuse depicted through adult reflection·Emotional: No redemption arc—just recognition
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Director

John Sundvall

ReleasedNov 27, 2022
Runtime30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Budget$26.1K
Sundvall Film

Top Cast

Baxter Renman

Baxter Renman

Unge Didrik

Disa Östrand

Disa Östrand

Didriks mamma

Johan Eriksson

Johan Eriksson

Kriminalvårdare

Andreas Gauffin

Andreas Gauffin

Elak kriminalvårdare

Lina Hall

Lina Hall

Teaterlärare

Rebecca Johansson

Rebecca Johansson

Filmskapare

Göran Holm

Göran Holm

Fånge

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Trivia

Didrik Hansevi Wasell is not a professional actor—he's an inmate who discovered theatre through actual prison rehabilitation programs.

Cultural

The film emerged from Sweden's 'Kultur i fängelse' initiative, which places artists in prisons—Sundvall spent months building trust before filming.

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