Maniac

A playful fantasy world slowly gives way to a quiet, bittersweet reality, leaving you both amused and unsettled.

Created by

Espen Lervaag, Håkon Bast Mossige

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Espen Lervaag, Håkon Bast Mossige, Ingeborg Raustøl

Overview

The story of Espen, a man in his thirties who is loved by everyone. Every day is a party and there's no limit to what he experiences. We meet Espen in various situations where everything is amazing and whatever happens, Espen knows how to handle it. It is simply too good to be true. Espen has escaped into his own head and where his life is a fantastic fantasy world. In real life he is a patient at the psychiatric ward. What would you choose if you were in Espens situation - to be a fantasy hero or an everyday loser?

How it feels

Whimsical, melancholic, warm and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, madness, immigration

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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