About this season
Know where you come from; know who you are. In this fast-paced travel show, young adults accompany immigrant parents back to their country of origin on a 10-day trip of a lifetime. While enjoying stunning views and local cuisine, these parent-child duos will relive the sacrifice, struggle, and dramatic circumstances that led their families to where they are.
Episodes (10)
1. Cuba: Forgive the Past
Aired 4 February 2024 • 47 min
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.
2. Korea: A Forever Sense of Self
Aired 11 February 2024 • 47 min
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.
3. France: Say Their Names
Aired 18 February 2024 • 47 min
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.
4. Trinidad: That's the Love
Aired 25 February 2024 • 47 min
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.
5. Kosovo: The Cry of Man is Singing
Aired 3 March 2024 • 47 min
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.
6. Vietnam: Pearls of the Dragon
Aired 10 March 2024 • 47 min
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.
7. Romania: A Secret Departure
Aired 17 March 2024 • 47 min
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.
8. Northern Ireland: Waves of Trouble
Aired 24 March 2024 • 47 min
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.
9. Vietnam: The Kite Flies Free
Aired 31 March 2024 • 47 min
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.
10. Kenya: Home Is a Feeling
Aired 7 April 2024 • 47 min
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.