Desperate Acquaintances (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, Desperate Acquaintances is a drama film directed by Svend Wam, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Three twenty-something male friends in a non-descript Norwegian city seeking happiness. In the crazy 90s with the sexual confusion, substance abuse, and welfare-abuse prevalent, the quest often involves desperate acquaintances (prostitutes, crazy, wrong choices), but most often through a very personal bond of their own. The three are different: One is gay just coming out, another is a "liberated heterosexual" looking for love (in all the wrong places), and the third a manic depressive who alternates between mental wards and a yuppy existence.
Who’s in it. Desperate Acquaintances stars Bjarte Hjelmeland as Yngve, Anders Dale as Anders, Bjørnar Teigen as Terje and Janic Heen as Mefistofeles, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Acquaintances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Acquaintances tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Acquaintances (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desperate Acquaintances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Desperate Acquaintances?
- Desperate Acquaintances stars Bjarte Hjelmeland, Anders Dale, Bjørnar Teigen, Janic Heen and Kim Kolstad.
- When was Desperate Acquaintances released?
- Desperate Acquaintances was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.