You die when you're young

Overview

Set in Biskopsgården, one of Sweden’s most stigmatized urban areas, You Die When You’re Young is a powerful and deeply human documentary that follows the lives of three teenagers over four years. With rare intimacy and nuance, the film offers a raw and emotional portrayal of growing up in the shadow of social exclusion, gang violence, and systemic neglect. At the heart of the story are Elmedina, a gifted young singer struggling against family pressure and cultural expectations; Adam, a brilliant but restless teen whose hacking spirals into serious consequences; and Alex, a boy drawn into crime while trying to protect his younger sister. Guiding them is Filip, a youth center worker acting as mentor, friend, and lifeline. More than just a documentary, this is a vital and timely story about vulnerability, choices, and resilience in the face of a society that often looks the other way.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 17, 2025

Original language

Swedish

Spoken languages

Swedish

Countries

Sweden

Production

Docster

Cast

Filip Ekström,Alexander Admassu,Adam Bashar,Elmedina Sacirovic,Huseyin Aktai,Makfire Sacirovic,Sebastian Stakset

Director

Carl Pontus Hjorthén

Producer

Hjalmar Palmgren

Music

Ian Person,Kalle Gustafsson Jerneholm

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt37894300