A Family

A Family (2026)



7.5 2026 89 min Belgium, Netherlands

Director: Mees Peijnenburg

Cast: Carice van Houten, Pieter Embrechts, Finn Vogels, Celeste Holsheimer, Livia Lamers

Drama
Nina and Eli navigate the emotional fallout of their parents’ split, caught between divided loyalties, simmering resentment, and a deep need for recognition. Told through their parallel viewpoints, the same events take on new meaning—showing how love can break apart, yet somehow still find a path forward.

More About This Film

A Family is a Dutch coming-of-age drama about teenage siblings Eli and Nina as the marriage of their parents falls apart. With their home life changing rapidly, the brother and sister try to maintain some sense of stability while dealing with the emotional consequences of divorce.

Mees Peijnenburg directs the film with a close focus on adolescence and family dynamics. The story is driven by the siblings' point of view, showing how a family breakup can affect young people in different ways while leaving room for moments of affection and resilience.

  • Directed by Mees Peijnenburg.
  • Written by Peijnenburg and Bastiaan Kroeger.
  • Julian Cruiming, Pieter Embrechts, and Aberi Harushaimana are among the principal cast.
  • The film runs approximately 89 minutes.
  • It is a Dutch-language production released in 2026.

Where to Watch

A Family has primarily followed a Dutch theatrical and festival distribution path, with streaming dependent on territory.