The Danish series explores a not-too-distant future where rising water levels mean the country needs to be evacuated

The BBC has acquired "Families Like Ours," a near-future apocalyptic drama from acclaimed Academy Award and BAFTA-winning director Thomas Vinterberg.

The show from the Oscar-winning director of 'Another Round' imagines rising sea levels forcing the entire population of Denmark to become refugees.

The BBC has bought 'Families Like Ours' from Thomas Vinterberg, Studiocanal, Zentropa about apocalyptic Denmark.

The BBC has bought the TV series Families Like Ours, which was made by Oscar-nominated Danish director Thomas Vinterberg. This is Vinterberg’s first time working on a TV show. The show takes place in Denmark in the near future when rising water levels force the country to be evacuated.