Moeder, waarom leven wij?(1993)

Moeder, waarom leven wij? is a Belgian drama series following Netje, the youngest of four children in a poor working-class family in Antwerp. While her father adores her, her mother resents her existence, leaving Netje to navigate a childhood marked by hardship and rejection. As she grows older, the struggles of her early years forge her into a resilient woman determined to find happiness despite mounting setbacks. The series traces her journey from a neglected girl to a strong-willed adult who refuses to surrender to the harsh realities surrounding her. Through poverty, family conflict, and personal adversity, Netje's story becomes one of perseverance and the search for meaning in a difficult life.