A Family (2026)
A Dutch drama about two siblings navigating loyalty, anger, and longing in the wake of their parents' divorce.
A Family - Movie Information
- Release Year: 2026
- Directed by: Mees Peijnenburg
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: Dutch
- Spoken Languages: Dutch
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 2, 2026 (Netherlands - 6)
- Production Companies: Pupkin, Juliet, The Reunion
- Production Countries: Netherlands, Belgium
A Family - Plot
Caught in the crossfire of their parents' divorce, Nina and Eli are torn between loyalty, anger and a longing to be seen. Through their mirrored perspectives the same story unfolds, revealing how love can fracture and still find its way.
A Family - Trailer
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A Family - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mees Peijnenburg
Main Cast
- Carice van Houten
- Pieter Embrechts
- Finn Vogels
- Celeste Holsheimer
Writers
- Bastiaan Kroeger
- Mees Peijnenburg
Producers
- Iris Otten
- Nathalie van der Burg
- Sander van Meurs
A Family - FAQs
What is A Family about?
A Family follows Nina and Eli, two siblings caught in the middle of their parents' divorce. Told through their mirrored perspectives, the film explores loyalty, anger, and the longing to be truly seen — showing how love can fracture under pressure and still, somehow, find its way back.
Whose perspective does A Family follow?
The film unfolds through the eyes of both Nina and Eli, the two children at the heart of the story. By presenting the same events from each sibling's point of view, A Family reveals how differently two people can experience the same family breakdown — and how much goes unsaid between them.
Where can you watch A Family?
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Who directed A Family?
A Family was directed by Mees Peijnenburg, a Dutch filmmaker known for his sensitive, character-driven storytelling. He also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Bastiaan Kroeger, bringing a deeply personal and nuanced voice to this story of family fracture and resilience.
Who stars in A Family?
The film stars Carice van Houten and Pieter Embrechts as the parents, with Finn Vogels and Celeste Holsheimer playing the children Eli and Nina. Carice van Houten is widely known internationally for her role in Game of Thrones, bringing strong dramatic weight to the film.
Does A Family have a happy ending?
A Family doesn't offer easy resolutions — it's a film that sits with the complexity of broken families rather than wrapping things up neatly. The ending leans toward emotional honesty, suggesting that healing is possible but rarely simple, which gives the story its quiet, lasting power.
When and where was A Family released?
A Family opened in the Netherlands on April 2, 2026. The film is a Dutch-Belgian co-production, made by Pupkin, Juliet, and The Reunion, and shot by cinematographer Jasper Wolf, whose visual work adds a quiet intimacy to the story.
What films are similar to A Family?
If A Family resonates with you, you might also enjoy Won't Back Down (2012), Hungry Hearts (2015), or The History of Love (2016) — all emotionally rich dramas that explore family bonds, love under strain, and the complicated ties between parents and children.
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