Young and Afraid
Nattebarn
Synopsis
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.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$360K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sverre Kvamme, Petter Aaberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Even Benestad
- Original Score
- Christoffer Berg
- Original Title
- Nattebarn
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $360K
- Production Studios
- Indie Film AS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sverre Kvamme, Petter Aaberg
Even Benestad
Christoffer Berg
Christoffer Heie
Carsten Aanonsen
Department Leadership Roster
Sverre Kvamme
Director
Christoffer Berg
Original Music Composer
Petter Aaberg
Director
Carsten Aanonsen
Producer
Christoffer Heie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young and Afraid
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What is Young and Afraid 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 directed Young and Afraid?
Young and Afraid was directed by Sverre Kvamme, Petter Aaberg.
Who stars in Young and Afraid?
The principal cast of Young and Afraid includes Petter Aaberg, Sverre Kvamme, Miriam Øyna.
When was Young and Afraid released and how long is it?
Young and Afraid was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Young and Afraid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young and Afraid was composed by Christoffer Berg.