Hanging by a Thread
“Depression tried to end my story. I chose to keep writing.”
Filmmaker Tobias Hermansen has battled depression for years, facing moments of darkness that shaped his perspective on life. Through his struggles, he discovered the power of storytelling as both an escape and a means of self-expression. Now, he channels his personal experiences into powerful, deeply emotional films that illuminate mental health and human resilience, inspiring others through storytelling.
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Cast
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Tobias Hermansen Director
United States release March 7, 2025 · Produced in Norway
Production
Haunted Vikings
Production
Norway
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Norwegian
Release dates
Norway · March 7, 2025
Digital · YouTube
United States · March 7, 2025
Digital · YouTube
Norway · September 9, 2025
Limited theatrical · Nordic Docs film festival
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