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The Urk Fishermen

NCRV

In this series, we get a glimpse into the life of the Kramer family, in the Dutch fishing town of Urk. Brothers Jacob and Klaas spend five days at a time aboard their cutter, together with their sons and cousins. In the meantime, their wives make sure that everything runs smoothly in their large families at home.

The Kramers’ future is not bright. Fuel prices are rising and the price of fish remains the same, so they’re only just breaking even. But their job gives them a unique sense of independence.