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Drama

Families Like Ours

Countries disappear, love remains. With sea levels rising, Denmark is evacuated and life changes forever. An evocative story of love, loss and hope in the face of disaster.

Series 1: 1. The Hour Draws Near (49 mins)

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  • 1. The Hour Draws Near
    The rising water levels can no longer be ignored, and Denmark must be evacuated.
    49 mins
  • 2. Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
    Laura and Elias grow closer despite being pulled in opposite directions by their families.
    50 mins
  • 3. The Angel's Watch
    Danes hold a farewell service. Laura is devastated her mother is not ing her in Paris.
    50 mins
  • 4. Farewell, Denmark
    Fanny and Laura do their best to put on a brave face as Fanny departs for Romania.
    50 mins
  • 5. Beyond All Boundaries
    Aftermath in Denmark. Most people have left the country.
    50 mins
  • 6. A Time to Get and a Time to Lose
    The situation is bleak for Elias as he tries to travel through Poland without papers.
    50 mins
  • 7. I Make All Things New
    It's Christmas Eve, and somehow life goes on.
    50 mins
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