Helen
Originally released in 2008. Helen is a drama film. directed by Christine Molloy. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Annie Townsend, Sandie Malia, and Dennis Jobling
Synopsis
An 18 year old girl called Joy has gone missing. Another girl called Helen is a few weeks away from leaving her care home. Helen is asked to 'play' Joy in a police reconstruction that will retrace Joy's last known movements. Joy had everything. A loving family, a boyfriend, a bright future. Helen, parent-less, has lived in institutions all her life and has never been close to anyone. Gradually Helen begins to immerse herself into the role, visiting the people and places that Joy knew; quietly and carefully insinuating her way into the lost girl's life. But is Helen trying to find out what happened to Joy that day, or is she searching for her own identity?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Top Cast
Annie Townsend
as Helen
Sandie Malia
as Mrs Thompson
Dennis Jobling
as Mr Thompson
Sonia Saville
as Police Officer Saville
Danny Groenland
as Danny
Sheila Hamilton
as Personal Advisor
Betty Ashe
as Key Worker
Gavin Huscroft
as Drama Teacher
Keith Saha
as Police Officer
Marti Williams
as Detective Williams
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen about?
An 18 year old girl called Joy has gone missing. Another girl called Helen is a few weeks away from leaving her care home. Helen is asked to 'play' Joy in a police reconstruction that will retrace ...
Who directed Helen?
Helen was directed by Christine Molloy.
How long is Helen?
Helen has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Helen released?
Helen was released on June 19, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Helen?
The main cast of Helen includes Annie Townsend, Sandie Malia, Dennis Jobling, Sonia Saville, Danny Groenland.