

Helen
Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$8000000
Revenue
$34820
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2009-11-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
60
Vote Average
6.7
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
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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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