Young and Afraid (2021)
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Overview
In 2017 Petter (24) decides to end his life, but at the very last moment, is stopped by the police. His best friend and fellow film student Sverre is determined to help and suggests making a film to keep Petter busy and focused on getting better. Equipped with a camera, they search the streets of Oslo to find out how other troubled souls deal with their lives. With a naive and spontaneous approach, they end up in dramatic and unpredictable situations. They meet Monica, whose past has led her to self-injurious behavior. Oliver and Cornelia, both escaping their demons with alcohol and drugs, and Emma, who is transsexual, lesbian, and proud of who she is. They also meet Miriam, who becomes Petter's girlfriend. By getting to know their destructive patterns, Petter becomes aware of his own. He sets off on a bumpy therapeutic journey, that eventually brings light into his darkness. Young and Afraid is an authentic and raw documentary about choosing to live.
Where to watch Young and Afraid
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | DOCSVILLE | Amazon Video | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE | Amazon Video | — |
| Canada | DOCSVILLE | — | — |
| Australia | DOCSVILLE | Amazon Video | — |
| Ireland | DOCSVILLE | — | — |
| New Zealand | DOCSVILLE | — | — |
| India | DOCSVILLE | — | — |
| Germany | DOCSVILLE | — | — |
| France | DOCSVILLE | — | — |
| Spain | Filmin, DOCSVILLE | — | — |
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What is Young and Afraid about?
In 2017 Petter (24) decides to end his life, but at the very last moment, is stopped by the police. His best friend and fellow film student Sverre is determined to help and suggests making a film to keep Petter busy and focused on getting better. Equipped with a camera, they search the streets of Oslo to find out how other troubled souls deal with their lives. With a naive and spontaneous approach, they end up in dramatic and unpredictable situations. They meet Monica, whose past has led her to self-injurious behavior. Oliver and Cornelia, both escaping their demons with alcohol and drugs, and Emma, who is transsexual, lesbian, and proud of who she is. They also meet Miriam, who becomes Petter's girlfriend. By getting to know their destructive patterns, Petter becomes aware of his own. He sets off on a bumpy therapeutic journey, that eventually brings light into his darkness. Young and Afraid is an authentic and raw documentary about choosing to live. Young and Afraid is a Documentary movie, released on 2021-09-24, runtime 104 minutes.
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Directed by
Sverre Kvamme, Petter Aaberg
Cast
- Petter Aaberg
- Sverre Kvamme
- Miriam Øyna
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