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Helen

Helen

Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.

2009•2h 0m•6.5/10
Drama

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6.5/10(64)

On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

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Production

Insight Film Studios, Egoli Tossell Film, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Helen Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd

Helen

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

David

Lauren Lee Smith

Lauren Lee Smith

Mathilda

Alexia Fast

Alexia Fast

Julie

Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

Dr. Sherman

Leah Cairns

Leah Cairns

Susanna

David Hewlett

David Hewlett

Frank

David Nykl

David Nykl

John

Chelah Horsdal

Chelah Horsdal

Kara

Ali Liebert

Ali Liebert

Donna

Conrad Coates

Conrad Coates

Stephen

Alex Stevens

Woman

Rob Heschl

Rob Heschl

Maire'd

Robin Nielsen

Stranger

Adrian Hough

Adrian Hough

ER Doctor

Julia Keilty

Psych Nurse #1

Mylène Dinh-Robic

Mylène Dinh-Robic

Psych Nurse #2

Sunita Prasad

Sunita Prasad

Psych Nurse #3

BJ Harrison

BJ Harrison

Head Nurse

Hyuma Frankowski

Hyuma Frankowski

Male Student

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