As I Fall (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, As I Fall is a drama film directed by Magnus Meyer Arnesen, running about 97 minutes. “Love does not discriminate. It can grow anywhere. Even in places where it perhaps shouldn't.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Joachim is 25 years old. His charming smile veils the daily battle he fights within himself as he struggles to manage a heroin addiction. He smokes everyday and tries to quit almost every other. He hates the drug and the control it has over him, but it removes his pain. His loneliness. After years locked in a cycle of abuse, Joachim is on the verge of a breakdown. He gets an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maria. She's been arrested and is worried about their 5-year-old son, Lukas. Joachim hasn't seen Lukas since he was born, and she begs Joachim to take care of Lukas until she's released. Without much of a choice and thinking it will only be for a few hours, Joachim agrees. To his own surprise Joachim wants to keep Lukas. He wants a reason to be the person he thinks he is - a responsible man. A sober man. A father.

Who’s in it. As I Fall stars Preben Hodneland as Joachim, Marius Aandal Pedersen as Lukas, Alexandra Gjerpen as Maria and Vidar Sandem as Sverre, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As I Fall page.

If you liked it. Fans of As I Fall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.