Follow the hilarious Van Kampen family in their daily adventures. Erik struggles with his Tatta identity as he desperately tries to get out of debt. Laura looks for a job to support the family, Daan clumsily pursues love and Jessica finds her footing at her first job. And Richard? He argues with everyone, but remains irresistible.
Orphan Lena hasn't been too happy. Her foster parents only see the eleven-year-old as a pay check. But one day, Lena finds a huge gorilla at the doorstep: It is Benedict, her last remaining relative. He has the papers to prove it. A wonderful life begins for the two as they move in together. And even though Benedict can't talk, he sure can read and write. But there are problems: Lena's old foster parents hatch a plan to get her and her money back. Yes, Benedict is a gorilla - but they belong together, and everybody needs to deal with that.