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In Flanders Field
Episode 1
Season 1
Episode 1
In Ghent 1914, Belgian father Philippe struggles to accept that the German army will invade, even as discontent mounts and soldiers are mobilized.
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57:45
Marie struggles to help both Vincent and Hans-Peter as the war draws to a close.
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55:44
While love blossoms between Hans-Peter and Marie, tragedy strikes the rest of the family.
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50:27
Things turn sour for Guillaume, Vincent and Philippe.
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52:22
Vincent takes a teaching job in the army and Guillaume gets an English girlfriend.
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51:44
Vincent is tired of the senseless bloodshed. Life in Ghent becomes increasingly complex.
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50:37
Vincent is delighted when his brother is enlisted. In Ghent, Marie joins the resistance.
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52:14
Guillaume is released, but living under German rule proves tricky for the family.
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50:20
As Phillipe curries favor with German officers, Guillaume and Vincent fight to survive.
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47:49
Guillaume’s attempt to avoid military conscription fails as the Germans advance.