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Helen

Name: Helen
Director: Sandra Nettelbeck
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-11-26
Cast: Ashley Judd, Goran Višnjić, Lauren Lee Smith, Alexia Fast, Alberta Watson

Drama

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.

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Cast

Ashley JuddGoran VišnjićLauren Lee SmithAlexia FastAlberta WatsonLeah CairnsDavid HewlettDavid NyklChelah HorsdalAli LiebertConrad CoatesAlex Stevens

Director

Sandra Nettelbeck

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