Helen
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?
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helen trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Annie Townsend
Helen
Sandie Malia
Mrs Thompson
Dennis Jobling
Mr Thompson
Sonia Saville
Police Officer Saville
Danny Groenland
Danny
Sheila Hamilton
Personal Advisor
Betty Ashe
Key Worker
Gavin Huscroft
Drama Teacher
Keith Saha
Police Officer
Marti Williams
Detective Williams
Maria Vishnjakova
Hotel Chambermaid
Middleton Anna
College Student
Faye Marsay
Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy
- Original Score
- Dennis McNulty
- Original Title
- Helen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor
Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy
Dennis McNulty
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Christine Molloy
Joe Lawlor
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Molloy
Director
Joe Lawlor
Director
Joe Lawlor
Producer
Joe Lawlor
Writer
Christine Molloy
Writer
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Director of Photography
Christine Molloy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen
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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 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?
Who directed Helen?
Helen was directed by Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor.
Who stars in Helen?
The principal cast of Helen includes Annie Townsend, Sandie Malia, Dennis Jobling, Sonia Saville, Danny Groenland.
When was Helen released and how long is it?
Helen was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Helen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helen was composed by Dennis McNulty.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Helen?
Helen holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).