Helicopter (2001): Cast & Plot
Helicopter is a 2001 short animated drama directed by Ari Gold, starring Garry Goodrow as Speed Hippie, Kevin Abrams and Jovana Brown. It runs 21 minutes.
English What Is Helicopter About?
The premise of Helicopter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the aftermath of a helicopter crash, a young man tries to remember his mother’s face. An autobiographical tale of love, rock’n’roll, and loss.
Helicopter Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- rock'n roll
- young man
- helicopter crash
- student film
- bereavement
- loss of mother
- music promoter
- reincarnation
Helicopter Cast & Characters
Garry Goodrow leads the cast as Speed Hippie, with Kevin Abrams as Ari and Jovana Brown as Groupie. Directed by Ari Gold; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ari Gold
- Garry Goodrow as Speed Hippie
- Kevin Abrams as Ari
- Jovana Brown as Groupie
- Margie Stokley as Nina
Also Starring in Helicopter
· 1 more- David Creamer Ethan
More from Ari Gold
More films directed by Ari Gold, best-rated first: The Song of Sway Lake and Adventures of Power.
Helicopter Plot Summary
What happens in Helicopter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eela is a devoted single mother who returns to college after a long 22-year pause, determined to complete her education and redefine her life. The story unfolds with rich, reflective flashes to her earlier days as an aspiring model and singer, where she records songs written by her boyfriend Arun and envisions a brighter path ahead. When a career‑defining song for a Mahesh Bhatt project is canceled indefinitely, the couple chooses to marry, hoping to build a stable future together. A few months after their union, they welcome a son, Vivan, and the family begins to chart its course amid new dreams and responsibilities.
Full summary
The whole story of Helicopter, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Helicopter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Eela's son?
Helicopter Also Known As
Also known as “Ελικόπτερο”.
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- Ελικόπτερο
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Movies Like Helicopter
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rock’n Roll Never Dies, Thunder Road and Soaring.
Helicopter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Helicopter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Helicopter?
Helicopter runs 21 minutes.
When was Helicopter released?
Helicopter was released on September 13, 2001.
Who directed Helicopter?
Helicopter was directed by Ari Gold.
More films by Ari Gold Who is in the cast of Helicopter?
Helicopter stars Garry Goodrow as Speed Hippie, Kevin Abrams as Ari and Jovana Brown as Groupie, among 5 credited actors.
Does Helicopter have a post-credit scene?
No. Helicopter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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