Helen

Helen

120 mins | Drama | Jan. 16, 2009

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.

Helen

120 mins | Drama | Jan. 16, 2009

Helen
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Egoli Tossell Film, Insight Film Studios, Helen Productions
Original title Helen
Directors Sandra Nettelbeck
Writers Sandra Nettelbeck

Cast

Ashley Judd

as Helen

Goran Visnjic

as David

Alexia Fast

as Julie

Lauren Lee Smith

as Mathilda

David Nykl

as John

Alberta Watson

as Dr. Sherman

Leah Cairns

as Susanna

David Hewlett

as Frank

Chelah Horsdal

as Kara

Ali Liebert

as Donna

Conrad Coates

as Stephen

Rob Heschl

as Maire'd

Adrian Hough

as ER Doctor

David Quinlan

as Dan

Terence Lewis

as Father