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Helen

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Helen

Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.

6.5

2h 0m

2009

“Recurence of mental illness cripples successful woman.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Sandra Nettelbeck

Trailer

Drama

depressionwoman director

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Cast & Crew

Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd

as Helen

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

as David

Lauren Lee Smith

Lauren Lee Smith

as Mathilda

Alexia Fast

Alexia Fast

as Julie

Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

as Dr. Sherman

Leah Cairns

Leah Cairns

as Susanna

David Hewlett

David Hewlett

as Frank

David Nykl

David Nykl

as John

Chelah Horsdal

Chelah Horsdal

as Kara

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