Maarten Nulens

'Familie' is the longest running Belgian soap opera. The Van den Bossches originally had an electronics company, later a holding company that included a clothing chain and a sandwich shop. In the meantime, we closely follow the personal lives of the Van den Bossches and their entourage. Grandma Anna and all her children and grandchildren have been through a lot over time and it doesn't look like their lives will become calmer any time soon.

Although they form one big family, each house still has its own cross. From single parenthood to big dreams, from hidden secrets to unfulfilled desires. Behind every front door lies a unique story in which everyone fights their own battle. As the families waver between their ambitions and the harsh reality, they discover that the pursuit of 'the perfect picture' is not without consequences. The constant pressure takes its toll.

25-year-old medical student Tristan Devriendt's life is turned upside down when he suddenly develops cancer and thus becomes a patient himself. Ambitious dreams are abruptly interrupted and give way to a life-and-death struggle. Tristan, his family and friends find themselves in a confusing mix of emotions with humour and love as an unexpected side effect.

After a pleasant evening at the cafe, two brothers drive home excited. They tease each other and talk about things. There is not a cloud in the sky. But one beer too much, a deep tragic accident and a protective lie weave a fateful web in which one of them becomes irreversibly entangled

A troubled teen grapples with high school rivals, romantic prospects and her parents' separation as she plans the perfect sweet 16 birthday party.