Young And Afraid (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Young And Afraid is a documentary film directed by Sverre Kvamme, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Young And Afraid stars Petter Aaberg, Sverre Kvamme and Miriam Øyna.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Young And Afraid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DOCSVILLE and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young And Afraid page.

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