How Can I Help
Frau Winkler verlässt das Haus
Synopsis
In 2030, retired actress Mrs. Winkler lives bitterly and marked by pain. When her daughter Emi accepts a theater offer, a care robot named Pavlovich takes over the care of her mother. Unexpectedly, his knowledge of classical plays seems to reawaken Mrs. Winkler's will to live...
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Angela Winkler
Mrs. Winkler
Laura Tonke
Emi
Josef Ellers
Pawlowitsch
Zoë Baier
Billie
Via Jikeli
Selma
Eugene Boateng
Paul
Yvonne Yung Hee
Anne Apfel
Sabrina Amali
Irina
Doris Kunstmann
Frau Siebrecht
Klara Lange
Ania
Joseph Reichelt
Tusenbach
Bettina Stucky
Ilse Imhoff
Jens Weisser
Herr Rust
Talisa Lara Schmid
Irina (1990)
Cathérine Seifert
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doris Dörrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Dörrie
- Original Title
- Frau Winkler verlässt das Haus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Zeitsprung Pictures, Wild Bunch Germany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doris Dörrie
Doris Dörrie
Leah Striker
Till Derenbach, Michael Souvignier, Daniel Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Doris Dörrie
Writer
Doris Dörrie
Director
Bernd Lepel
Production Design
Leah Striker
Director of Photography
Sabine Keller
Costume Design
Till Derenbach
Producer
Michael Souvignier
Producer
Daniel Mann
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for How Can I Help.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How Can I Help
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What is How Can I Help about?
In 2030, retired actress Mrs. Winkler lives bitterly and marked by pain. When her daughter Emi accepts a theater offer, a care robot named Pavlovich takes over the care of her mother. Unexpectedly, his knowledge of classical plays seems to reawaken Mrs. Winkler's will to live...
Who directed How Can I Help?
How Can I Help was directed by Doris Dörrie.
Who stars in How Can I Help?
The principal cast of How Can I Help includes Angela Winkler, Laura Tonke, Josef Ellers, Zoë Baier, Via Jikeli.
When was How Can I Help released and how long is it?
How Can I Help was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How Can I Help?
How Can I Help holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).