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Call Me Helen

1220151h 29mGregor Schnitzler
IMDb 6.5

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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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What is Call Me Helen (2015) 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…

Who stars in Call Me Helen?

Call Me Helen stars Heino Ferch (Tobias Wilke), Jannik Schümann (Finn Helen Wilke), Winnie Böwe (Diana Calis), Judith Rosmair (Gabi Schäfer), Beatrice Richter (Frau Wilke). The film was directed by Gregor Schnitzler.

How long is Call Me Helen?

Call Me Helen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated 12.

Is Call Me Helen worth watching?

Call Me Helen holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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