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The Children of Ruinerwold

The Children of Ruinerwold

The Children of Ruinerwold

2021 1 Seasons 5 Episodes ⭐ 8.3 Documentary

On October 13, 2019, the Dutch village Ruinerwold becomes world news when a hidden farm is discovered. One of the children who lives there runs away and asks for help. Together with his sibling, he turns out to have led a secret, unrecorded life for years. The four oldest children tell their exclusive story in this 4-episode documentary series. They talk about their hidden existence, the faith of their father and the alleged abuse within the family. The documentary shows them as they celebrate a birthday for the first time, receive their own ID and visit their father in prison.

On October 13, 2019, the Dutch village Ruinerwold becomes world news when a hidden farm is discovered. One of the children who lives there runs away and asks for help. Together with his sibling, he turns out to have led a secret, unrecorded life for years. The four oldest children tell their exclusive story in this 4-episode documentary series. They talk about their hidden existence, the faith of their father and the alleged abuse within the family. The documentary shows them as they celebrate a birthday for the first time, receive their own ID and visit their father in prison.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Episode 1

After escaping the family farm, 24-year-old Israel is reunited with his older brothers, Shin and Edino, and sister Mar J

EP 2

Episode 2

Allegations of physical and sexual abuse are discussed, and three of the older children decide to visit their father, wh

EP 3

Episode 3

As their father’s trial starts, the four older children unpack the painful allegations of physical, emotional and sexu

EP 4

Episode 4

As their father’s physical and mental state delays the trial, the four older children regroup, concerned for the welfa

EP 5

Episode 5

Shin, Mar Jan and Edino talk about how they fled. They tell how they had nothing, could pay nothing, but still had to or

Popular Cast

Jessica Villerius

Jessica Villerius