Helen (2008)
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Ashley Judd headlines this earnest psychological drama centered on the monumental inner struggle of Helen, a successful music professor and happily married mother suffering from severe mental illness. After years of suppressing her bipolar disorder, Helen suffers a crippling emotional breakdown. Subsequently hospitalized, she befriends Mathilda, who offers a sense of understanding and emotional solace that her family cannot. But in time Helen's suffering becomes overwhelming, and she begins to believe that death is the only solution. Desperate, Helen's husband and daughter fight to prove to her that life is worth living, and convince her that there are other options for overcoming her illness. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ashley Judd, Goran Visnjic, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sandra Nettelbeck
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Helen
Ashley Judd headlines this earnest psychological drama centered on the monumental inner struggle of Helen, a successful music professor and happily married mother suffering from severe mental illness. After years of suppressing her bipolar disorder, Helen suffers a crippling emotional breakdown. Subsequently hospitalized, she befriends Mathilda, who offers a sense of understanding and emotional solace that her family cannot. But in time Helen's suffering becomes overwhelming, and she begins to believe that death is the only solution. Desperate, Helen's husband and daughter fight to prove to her that life is worth living, and convince her that there are other options for overcoming her illness. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 119 mins
Complete Cast of Helen
- Ashley Judd - Helen
- Lauren Lee Smith - Mathilda
- Alberta Watson - Dr. Sherman
- Goran Visnjic - David
- Alexia Fast - Julie
- Leah Cairns - Susanna
- Director(s):
- Sandra Nettelbeck
- Writer(s):
- Sandra Nettelbeck
- Producer(s):
- Judy Tossell, Christine Haebler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Categories:
- Drama
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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