Each episode focuses on a family whose members have been affected by a life-changing event. At the core of each programme is an honest, expressive and vulnerable individual who explores the complexity of his/her family ties, while other members try to cope and search for answers. Filmed in a verité style that combines fly-on the-wall observational filming with informal interviews, home movies and personal photos; 'Family Secrets' is a raw, compelling and honest account of the impact of secrets on families and their lives.