Name: Families Like Ours
Released: 2024-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Amaryllis April August, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Nikolaj Lie Kaas

TV Show · Drama · Sci-Fi

Denmark, in a not-too-distant future. The rising water levels can no longer be ignored and the country needs to be evacuated. As people disperse in all directions, they must bid farewell to what they love, what they know, and who they are.

2024 · 49m

Starring Amaryllis April August, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Director Thomas Vinterberg

EPISODE 1

The Hour Draws Near

19-year-old Laura from Denmark has divorced parents, with whom she alternates. When she hears that the country is going into lockdown, her rather carefree life is turned upside down.
EPISODE 2

Separating the Wheat from the Chaff

The sale of Jacob's house is called off. This has far-reaching consequences, not only for Jacob and his wife, but also for his daughter Laura, who is worried about her mother Fanny.
EPISODE 3

The Angel's Watch

Everyone is preparing to leave the country. Peter gets angry workmen on his roof, but drives them away. A drawing by Lucas causes Laura to face an impossible choice.
EPISODE 4

Farewell

Fanny leaves for Romania. Laura takes her to the ferry and is unsure whether she should come along. Henrik and Nikolaj are visited by Danilo, who is looking for his son. Laura still wants to catch the ferry.
EPISODE 5

Beyond All Boundaries

Jacob wants to report Laura missing, but this puts his work permit and his family's visas in jeopardy. Laura and Elias agree that they will both travel to Poland.
EPISODE 6

A Time to Get and a Time to Lose

Laura waits in vain for Elias and catches the last train alone. Nikolaj and Henrik are in the United Kingdom and Jacob and Amalie travel to the south of France with their last money.