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A Friend of the Family

Based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend." The Brobergs, devoted to their faith, family, and community, were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them. This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered, and how they survived.

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Cast & Crew See All

Jake Lacy
Robert 'B' Berchtold
Colin Hanks
Bob Broberg
Lio Tipton
Gail Berchtold

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Horseback Riding in American Falls

Thu, Oct 6, 202252 mins

A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.

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Awards

  • 2023 - ReFrame Stamp - TV - winner
  • 2023 - Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Streaming Series: Supporting Young Actress - winner

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