Helen (2009)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $8,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $34,820.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.6578 |
Directed By
Sandra Nettelbeck
Crew
Sandra Nettelbeck
Jens Meurer
Janene Carleton
Owen Walstrom
Sandra Nettelbeck
Michael Bertl
Christine Haebler
Barry Egan
Judy Tossell
Chris Curling
Simon Fawcett
Robert Little
Doug Mankoff
Kirk Shaw
Andrew Spaulding
Larry Sugar
Tim Despic
Linda Del Rosario
Brian Kane
Bettina Helmi
Gitte Axen
Sarah Bergeest Still
Susanne Woerle-Jiritano
Pam Dixon
Jennifer Page
Laura Plock
TOP CAST
Ashley Judd
Helen
Goran Višnjić
David
Lauren Lee Smith
Mathilda
Alexia Fast
Julie
Alberta Watson
Dr. Sherman
Leah Cairns
Susanna
David Hewlett
Frank
David Nykl
John
Chelah Horsdal
Kara
Ali Liebert
Donna
Conrad Coates
Stephen
Alex Stevens
Woman
Rob Heschl
Maire'd
Robin Nielsen
Stranger
Adrian Hough
ER Doctor
Julia Keilty
Psych Nurse #1
Mylène Dinh-Robic
Psych Nurse #2
Sunita Prasad
Psych Nurse #3
BJ Harrison
Head Nurse
Hyuma Frankowski
Male Student
David Quinlan
Dan
Veena Sood
Defense Attorney
John Shaw
Prosecutor
Malcolm Stewart
Judge Wilkens
Ken Kramer
Dr. Donahue
Chaz Chamberlain
Man on Pier
Carlo Fanella
Police Officer
Terence Lewis
Father
Rhonda Onstad
Mother
Leigh Bourque
Daughter (as Leah Bourke)
Daisy Lippa
Young Julie
David James Lewis
Dr. Barnes (as David Lewis)
Terry Lewis
Father
Grace Bauer
Store Employee (uncredited)
Vanessa Burns
Mother (uncredited)
Jonathan Holmes
Thief (uncredited)
Ian Thompson
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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