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Feature film — 2009

Helen (2009)

6.52h 0mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 70 votes.

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

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Director: Sandra Nettelbeck

On screen

Cast & crew

Ashley Judd as Helen

Ashley Judd

Helen

Goran Višnjić as David

Goran Višnjić

David

Lauren Lee Smith as Mathilda

Lauren Lee Smith

Mathilda

Alexia Fast as Julie

Alexia Fast

Julie

Alberta Watson as Dr. Sherman

Alberta Watson

Dr. Sherman

Leah Cairns as Susanna

Leah Cairns

Susanna

David Hewlett as Frank

David Hewlett

Frank

David Nykl as John

David Nykl

John

Chelah Horsdal as Kara

Chelah Horsdal

Kara

Ali Liebert as Donna

Ali Liebert

Donna

Conrad Coates as Stephen

Conrad Coates

Stephen

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Alex Stevens

Woman

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