Helen (2009)

11/26/2009Drama2h
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Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Ashley Judd

    Helen

  2. Cast 1

    Goran Višnjić

    David

  3. Cast 1

    Lauren Lee Smith

    Mathilda

  4. Cast 1

    Alexia Fast

    Julie

  5. Cast 1

    Alberta Watson

    Dr. Sherman

  6. Cast 1

    Leah Cairns

    Susanna

  7. Cast 1

    David Hewlett

    Frank

  8. Cast 1

    David Nykl

    John

  9. Cast 1

    Chelah Horsdal

    Kara

This movie was mostly a tough watch because it is something I lived with - the great and only part that deserves a view and that give to it a 3 stars is the performance of Ashley Judd and actress than than Jean and Marilyn series, didn't shine of so many movies. Her role is just pure anguish to someone that had similar diagnoses to the ones that her character pass on the movie (Major Depression with psychotic symptoms and a light bipolar disturb). Probably her best role in any work she had done, that shows easily the anguish, sometimes semeling without cause and the masks we have to use dya...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$8,000,000.00

Revenue $34,820.00

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