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Movie · 2012

Is Helpless based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Helpless is based on the book All She Was Worth by Miyuki Miyabe (1992).

The movie was released in 2012.

The book behind Helpless

All She Was Worth cover

All She Was Worth

by Miyuki Miyabe · first published 1992 · 358 pages · crime fiction, detective fiction

Novel by Miyuki Miyabe.

Common questions

Is Helpless based on a book?

Yes. Helpless is based on the book All She Was Worth by Miyuki Miyabe (1992).

Who wrote the book Helpless is based on?

All She Was Worth was written by Miyuki Miyabe and first published in 1992.

How long is the book?

All She Was Worth is about 358 pages long.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read All She Was Worth before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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