"A Friend of the Family" is an American dramatic thriller based on true events. Someone kidnaps the beloved twelve-year-old daughter of the Broberg family, named Jen. She returns home shortly after, but behaves very strangely and hates her parents. Two years later, the story repeats itself. It is evident to everyone that the close family friend, Robert Berchtold, is behind the kidnappings, but proving it is impossible. The charismatic man skillfully exploits the Brobergs' weaknesses to turn them against each other.