Du er ikke alene
Love thy neighbor as thyself.
Young teenager Bo is too sensitive for the hothouse atmosphere of a boarding school run by a cold, unfeeling would-be man of the cloth. Lonely and scared, he finds a soulmate in the headmaster's son Kim with whom he forms a bond of friendship... that slowly grows into something more.
You Are Not Alone (1978) is a drama and romance film directed by Ernst Johansen, released on February 23, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Anders Agensø, Peter Bjerg, Jørn Faurschou and Ove Sprogøe. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
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Anders Agensø
as Bo
Peter Bjerg
as Kim
Jørn Faurschou
as Lærervikar Andersen
Ove Sprogøe
as Kim's Father / Superintendent
Elin Reimer
as Kim's Mother
Jan Jørgensen
as Teacher Jens Carstensen
Merete Axelberg
as Teacher Mortensen
John Hahn-Petersen
as Teacher Justesen
Hugo Herrestrup
as Conradsen
Beatrice Palner
as Mrs. Jensen
Aske Jacoby
as Aske
Ole Meyer
as Ole
Directed by Ernst Johansen, written by Lasse Nielsen and Bent Petersen, produced by Steen Herdel.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 82 ratings.
9/10 "Du er ikke alene" (You Are Not Alone) is a groundbreaking 1978 Danish film that remains significant for its portrayal of young gay love. Set in a boarding school, it follows the developing relationship between two boys, blending themes of youth liberation, political awakening, and LGBTQ acceptance. As one of the earliest major films to address these topics with such openness, it presents love is love in a…
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
This was about two young guys discovering that they are gay and by the end of the film they make sure their whole school knows it. Honestly, I would have liked it more if the cast were older, but the concept of the story wasn't bad.
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
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The main cast of You Are Not Alone (1978) includes Anders Agensø, Peter Bjerg, Jørn Faurschou, Ove Sprogøe and Elin Reimer. The film was directed by Ernst Johansen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
You Are Not Alone was released on February 23, 1978 and runs for 1h 33m.
You Are Not Alone (1978) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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