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Short family drama

Helium (2014): Cast & Plot

Helium (2014) movie poster

Helium is a 2014 short family drama directed by Anders Walter, starring Marijana Janković, Pelle Falk Krusbæk and Casper Crump. It runs 23 minutes.

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Helium (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Director
Anders Walter
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Helium About?

The premise of Helium without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young boy named Alfred is facing a terminal illness, but finds solace and joy through the imaginative stories of Helium, a fantastical world. Told by the hospital's unconventional janitor, Enzo, these tales offer Alfred a welcome escape from his difficult reality, providing comfort and a sense of wonder during a challenging time.

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Cast & crew

Helium Cast

Marijana Janković leads the cast, with Pelle Falk Krusbæk and Casper Crump. Directed by Anders Walter.

From the director

More from Anders Walter

More films directed by Anders Walter, best-rated first: I Kill Giants, Before It Ends, Ivalu and Turned.

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Plot

Helium Plot Summary

What happens in Helium from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alfred is a young boy staying in a hospital who suffers from an undisclosed terminal illness. Enzo is a janitor at the hospital who meets him during his rounds, and the two form a quiet, hopeful friendship. Enzo introduces Alfred to Helium, an attractive alternative to Heaven, because Alfred imagines Heaven is very boring. He explains that to reach Helium, he would embark on an airship that will come to pick him up, guided by a red balloon dog Enzo has crafted for him.

Full summary

The whole story of Helium, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Helium?

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 the young boy staying in the hospital?

Details

Helium Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Гелий” and “氦”.

Also known as
  • Гелий
  • 氦
  • Hélium

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FAQ

Helium FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Helium, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Helium?

Helium runs 23 minutes.

When was Helium released?

Helium was released on March 4, 2014.

Who directed Helium?

Helium was directed by Anders Walter.

More films by Anders Walter

Who is in the cast of Helium?

Helium stars Marijana Janković, Pelle Falk Krusbæk and Casper Crump.

Does Helium have a post-credit scene?

No. Helium has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Helium in?

The original language of Helium is Danish.

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