Hanging by a Thread
“Depression tried to end my story. I chose to keep writing.”
2025•NR•21m•8.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Tobias Hermansen
Writer
Tobias Hermansen
Budget
$0M
Languages
Norwegian
Studio
Haunted Vikings
Cast
Tobias Hermansen
Self
Heidi Hermansen
Self
Ruben Hermansen
Self (Archive Footage)
Jack-Helge Hermansen
Self (Archive Footage)
Production
Company
Haunted Vikings
Producer
Tobias Hermansen
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