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.
Directed by Petter Aaberg, Sverre Kvamme
Your score–
Not scoredImages
Cast
Related
Belushi
Night Will Fall
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Room 237
Welcome to Chechnya
Zero Days
One More Time with Feeling
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Disclosure
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Facing Ali
Hated: GG Allin and The Murder Junkies
For Sama
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation