Call Me Helen
Mein Sohn Helen
Synopsis
Is. This. My. Son? No matter how often Tobias Wilke poses this question, there's always only one answer: Yes! Tobias, can't believe his eyes when he comes to the airport to pick up his 17-year-old son Finn – and learns that Finn is now calling herself Helen and wearing girls' clothes. Finn/Helen reveals that she's always was a girl, and that she used her year abroad in San Francisco to pass the "everyday life" test. This is required by law for everyone preparing for the sex reassignment surgery they will undergo upon reaching majority. Reactions from Helen's friends, acquaintances and schoolmates cover the entire gamut from derision to solidarity. Especially Helen's father, a well-known chef, finds it difficult to accept a situation he cannot understand. But Helen nearly always finds the right words - and humor - to counterbalance the ignorance and jeers of those around her. It is the beginning of a long, winding road towards the sexual identity she is convinced is hers.
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Heino Ferch
Tobias Wilke
Jannik Schümann
Finn Helen Wilke
Winnie Böwe
Diana Calis
Judith Rosmair
Gabi Schäfer
Beatrice Richter
Frau Wilke
Rafael Gareisen
Christopher Funke
Kyra Sophia Kahre
Jasmin Thalheimer
Timur Bartels
Adrian Peschel
Zoe Moore
Louisa Atalay
Özgür Karadeniz
Boris Atalay
Sanne Schnapp
Petra Atalay
Thilo Prothmann
Helge Schott
Milena Dreißig
Mimi Schott
Luc Feit
Dr.Noak
Hauke Petersen
Theo Kalkbrenner
Irene Rindje
Frau Moor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregor Schnitzler
- Original Title
- Mein Sohn Helen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregor Schnitzler
Department Leadership Roster
Gregor Schnitzler
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Call Me Helen about?
Is. This. My. Son? No matter how often Tobias Wilke poses this question, there's always only one answer: Yes! Tobias, can't believe his eyes when he comes to the airport to pick up his 17-year-old son Finn – and learns that Finn is now calling herself Helen and wearing girls' clothes. Finn/Helen reveals that she's always was a girl, and that she used her year abroad in San Francisco to pass the "everyday life" test. This is required by law for everyone preparing for the sex reassignment surgery they will undergo upon reaching majority. Reactions from Helen's friends, acquaintances and schoolmates cover the entire gamut from derision to solidarity. Especially Helen's father, a well-known chef, finds it difficult to accept a situation he cannot understand. But Helen nearly always finds the right words - and humor - to counterbalance the ignorance and jeers of those around her. It is the beginning of a long, winding road towards the sexual identity she is convinced is hers.
Who directed Call Me Helen?
Call Me Helen was directed by Gregor Schnitzler.
Who stars in Call Me Helen?
The principal cast of Call Me Helen includes Heino Ferch, Jannik Schümann, Winnie Böwe, Judith Rosmair, Beatrice Richter.
When was Call Me Helen released and how long is it?
Call Me Helen was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call Me Helen?
Call Me Helen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).