Episode 4

The story of the Boesman family's attempt to survive in the city of Ghent during World War I, focusing on each of the five family members’ different experiences. From Walter Presents, in Dutch with English subtitles.

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Episode 4

Season 1 Episode 4 | 52m 14s

Guillaume is released, and Christmas brings a seasonal relief from the war, but living under German rule proves tricky for the family.

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