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A Friend of the Family

TV·2022–2022·Peacock·Drama, Crime, Thriller·53m·6.4·Created by Nick Antosca

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A Friend of the Family is 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.

Cast

Jake LacyJake LacyRobert 'B' BerchtoldColin HanksColin HanksBob BrobergAnna PaquinAnna PaquinMary Ann BrobergLio TiptonLio TiptonGail BerchtoldMckenna GraceMckenna GraceJan BrobergHendrix YanceyHendrix YanceyYoung Jan Broberg

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