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Young and Afraid (2021): Cast

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Young and Afraid is a 2021 documentary starring Sverre Kvamme, Petter Aaberg and Miriam Øyna. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and was made on a reported $3 million budget.

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Young and Afraid (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Norwegian
Budget
$3M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Young and Afraid About?

The premise of Young and Afraid without spoilers.

In 2017, Petter, a 24-year-old, attempts suicide but is intervened by the police. His friend Sverre, also a film student, proposes making a documentary to help Petter confront his struggles. Armed with a camera, they explore Oslo, interviewing individuals facing various challenges. Their journey introduces them to Monica, struggling with self-harm; Oliver and Cornelia, battling addiction; Emma, a proud transsexual lesbian; and Miriam, who becomes Petter’s girlfriend. Through these encounters, Petter gains insight into his own destructive patterns and begins a path toward healing and hope.

Young and Afraid Themes & Keywords

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  • depression
  • gay interest
  • gay
  • bisexual
  • transgender
  • suicide
  • drug addiction
  • party
  • drug
  • young man
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Cast & crew

Young and Afraid Cast

Sverre Kvamme leads the cast, with Petter Aaberg and Miriam Øyna.

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Young and Afraid Also Known As

Also known as “Joven y asustado”.

Also known as
  • Joven y asustado

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Young and Afraid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Young and Afraid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Young and Afraid?

Young and Afraid runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Young and Afraid released?

Young and Afraid was released on August 28, 2021.

Who is in the cast of Young and Afraid?

Young and Afraid stars Sverre Kvamme, Petter Aaberg and Miriam Øyna.

What was the budget of Young and Afraid?

Young and Afraid had a reported budget of $3 million.

Does Young and Afraid have a post-credit scene?

No. Young and Afraid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Young and Afraid in?

The original language of Young and Afraid is Norwegian.

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