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Helen( 2009)

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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

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      Ashley Judd

      Helen

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      Goran Višnjić

      David

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      Lauren Lee Smith

      Mathilda

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      Alexia Fast

      Julie

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      Alberta Watson

      Dr. Sherman

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      Leah Cairns

      Susanna

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      David Hewlett

      Frank

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      David Nykl

      John

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      Chelah Horsdal

      Kara

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      Ali Liebert

      Donna

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      Conrad Coates

      Stephen

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      Alex Stevens

      Woman

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      Rob Heschl

      Maire'd

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      Robin Nielsen

      Stranger

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      Adrian Hough

      ER Doctor

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      Julia Keilty

      Psych Nurse #1

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      Mylène Dinh-Robic

      Psych Nurse #2

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      Sunita Prasad

      Psych Nurse #3

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      BJ Harrison

      Head Nurse

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      Hyuma Frankowski

      Male Student

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      David Quinlan

      Dan

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      Veena Sood

      Defense Attorney

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      John Shaw

      Prosecutor

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      Malcolm Stewart

      Judge Wilkens

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      Ken Kramer

      Dr. Donahue

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      Chaz Chamberlain

      Man on Pier

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      Carlo Fanella

      Police Officer

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      Terence Lewis

      Father

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      Rhonda Onstad

      Mother

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      Leigh Bourque

      Daughter (as Leah Bourke)

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      Daisy Lippa

      Young Julie

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      David James Lewis

      Dr. Barnes (as David Lewis)

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      Terry Lewis

      Father

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      Grace Bauer

      Store Employee (uncredited)

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      Vanessa Burns

      Mother (uncredited)

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      Jonathan Holmes

      Thief (uncredited)

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      Ian Thompson

      Bus Driver (uncredited)

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    A review by BornKnight

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    Written by BornKnight on Wed Nov 08 2023
    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 ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    8000000.00

    Revenue

    34820.00

    Keywords

    • depression
    • woman director