Young People Fucking: A Swedish Take on Canadian Shenanigans

So, I decided to catch “Young People Fucking” (YPF), curious about what all the fuss was about when it landed. To be honest, just the title made me chuckle—a bit on the nose, ja? It’s a Canadian slice of cinematic pie, directed by Martin Gero, and if you’re thinking it’s some raunchy flick, you’re kind of right… but not entirely.

The film’s structure is like a smörgåsbord of relationships in various states of undress and distress, with folks like Aaron Abrams and Carly Pope—I think you might’ve seen them around TV land—giving us a peek into their private worlds. You’ve got couples, exes, and friends trying to navigate this maze called intimacy in very awkward, human ways.

One thing I gotta say, the production is surprisingly slick for what some might dismiss as titillating fluff. The camera work sort of puts you there, right in the mix, like you’re that extra person who’s kinda bemused and maybe feeling a tad voyeuristic. Reminds me a bit of late nights at Stockholms film festival, where you’d see a film that sticks with you more because of the awkward laughs than the Oscar material.

You know, watching YPF brought back memories of my own youth. My pals and I would sometimes blunder into late-night discussions about love and sex after a few too many beers at the local pub. We’d solve the world’s relationship problems, or so we thought. Ya, the themes are universal and relatable—like having one too many köttbullar, sometimes it’s awkward but always genuine.

But let’s be real, it’s not for everyone. Maybe it runs in circles trying to be deep, but doesn’t quite hit the mark. Kind of like when you try that new recipe and it’s good, but not as good as mormor’s. You pick up what I’m laying down?

So, if you’re in the mood for something different, with a fair share of giggles and cringes, give it a whirl. It won’t change your life, but it’ll entertain you as you mull over life’s little misadventures. And you might even find yourself nodding along, thinking back to a few old stories yourself. Skål to that, right?

Check the trailer below