How I Got Here

After an eleven-year estrangement, Jordan and his father, Adonis, have reconnected. Now, they’ll travel to Adonis’ home country of Cuba for Jordan to discover their family’s rich musical legacy and reunite with generations of relatives.

Kaelyn knows little of her Korean heritage. Her grandfather, Hae Suk, moved to Canada as a young man and hasn’t shared much of his difficult past with his family. Together, they travel to South Korea so Hae Suk can share his story with Kaelyn.

Twenty years ago, Philippe left his homeland in the South of France. Now, he and his daughter, Valentine, travel back to uncover the truth about their family & reconnect with the vibrant French culture.

Andy and his daughter Alexandria travel to Andy’s home country of Trinidad. As they visit with family and friends, Alexandria learns about her father’s complicated childhood and Andy tries to reconcile with his feelings toward his father.

As a young journalist, Naser witnessed the atrocities of the war in Kosovo, his home country. Now, his fifteen-year-old son, Ander, feels his father has unresolved pain around his experiences. Together, the two travel back to Kosovo.

Amy’s father, Dan, escaped the Vietnam War when he was a young boy. Amy knows little about her dad’s past and wishes she could connect with him better. Together, they travel to Vietnam to explore the country and Dan’s history.

Aleck cherishes his Romanian roots but is unaware of his mom’s past. After secretly escaping communist rule, Gabriela doesn’t talk about her life in Romania. Now, ready to open up, she takes Aleck to Romania to seek closure and embrace his identity.

Bill grew up in the epicenter of Northern Ireland’s bloody conflict. Sophie, Bill’s teenage daughter, grew up in Canada and doesn’t feel connected to her Irish roots. Ready to help her dad heal, Sophie travels back to Northern Ireland with Bill.

Hannah escaped Vietnam during the war, leaving most of her family behind. Decades later, her trauma has clouded memories of her past. Now her daughter, Kyana, is seeking answers about her identity. Together they travel to Vietnam to find answers.

Jamila is Kenyan-Canadian & feels very disconnected from her culture. Recently reunited with her dad, Abdul, after years apart, she’ll travel to Kenya with him to uncover her Kenyan identity and strengthen their relationship.