Flodder

Johnnie is the hot-headed, impulsive member of the Flodder clan. He flouts norms with a cocky charm and drags his family into chaotic situations. His bold romance with Yolanda Kruisman drives much of the conflict and tests social boundaries.

Yolanda is the neighbor who becomes entangled with Johnnie, straining her marriage and challenging the social order of the upscale suburb. Her relationship with Johnnie highlights themes of desire, loyalty, and social pressure.

Ma Flodder is the energetic and protective matriarch who shepherds the family through upheaval. She asserts control when an inheritance shifts the family’s fortunes and motivates them to secure their place in the new neighborhood.

Opa Flodder is the family patriarch whose death in a train accident triggers the inheritance that finances the move. His legacy shapes the family’s fate and status in the community.

Kees Flodder is the daughter of the Flodder family, a teenager whose presence highlights the clash between youth and the chaotic family dynamic. She navigates the move with curiosity while staying loyal to her family.

Henkie is a member of the Flodder family whose antics add to the chaos but also reveal moments of vulnerability. He embodies a mix of mischief and loyalty to his relatives.

Wim Kruisman is Yolanda's husband, a conservative, sometimes hot-headed figure who pushes back against the Flodder invasion and ultimately resorts to extreme actions.

Sjakie is the social worker who proposes moving the Flodder family to an upper-class neighborhood, highlighting the tension between social welfare plans and family autonomy.