United States / Jan 16, 2009
2h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Helen |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Insight Film Studios, Egoli Tossell Film, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Helen Productions |
| Official site | insightfilm.com |
| Release date | 26 novembre 2009 |
| Executive producer | Chris Curling, Simon Fawcett, Robert Little, Doug Mankoff, Kirk Shaw, Andrew Spaulding, Larry Sugar |
| Production | Jens Meurer, Christine Haebler, Judy Tossell |
| Writer | Sandra Nettelbeck |
| Casting | Pam Dixon, Jennifer Page |
| Editing | Barry Egan |
| Cinematography | Michael Bertl, Marty McInally |
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| Assistant directors | Rachel Leiterman, Debra Herst, Bonnie Benwick, Sandra Nettelbeck, Steven A. Adelson |
| Camera operators | Marty McInally, Michael Bertl |
| Additional photography | Michael Bertl, Marty McInally |
| Production design | Linda Del Rosario, Brian Kane |
| Art direction | Brian Kane, Linda Del Rosario |
| Set decoration | Linda Del Rosario, Brian Kane |
| Stunts | Janene Carleton, Owen Walstrom |
| Music | Tim Despic, Laura Plock |
| Sound | Tim Despic, Laura Plock |
| Costume design | Bettina Helmi, Gitte Axen, Sarah Bergeest Still, Susanne Woerle-Jiritano |
| Makeup | Gitte Axen, Sarah Bergeest Still, Susanne Woerle-Jiritano, Bettina Helmi |
| Hairstyling | Bettina Helmi, Gitte Axen, Sarah Bergeest Still, Susanne Woerle-Jiritano |
| Budget | 8.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 34.820 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Germany / Nov 26, 2009 / 12
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