movies
Finding the ‘Joyride’ in Journeys of Change: An Interview with TCK Filmmaker Sebastien Tobler — Part 1 of 2
If there was ever a perfect way to portray the universal experiences of attachment and letting go, a Third Culture filmmaker would know how to do it. By inviting his audience to step into brief moments around moving day, filmmaker Sebastien […]
Sometimes, A TCK’s Identity Can Be Difficult To Understand
Rahul Gandotra, director of the British Independent Film Award-nominated short film “The Road Home,” guides us on an amazing journey about Pico, a distraught British nine-year-old, who is having an identity crisis. Pico, like most Third Culture Kids, is having […]
Hidden Diversity in ‘Mean Girls’
The movie Mean Girls is more than just comical, it actually educates viewers on hidden diversity and global mobility.
Anya Taylor-Joy Part 3 of 3: Vision and Hope Through Acting
Anya Taylor-Joy has risen to such a big success in a short period in the film business. She earned global acclaim with her recent Netflix series, “The Queen’s Gambit.” She developed her acting skills and is ever confident to take […]
Celebrity Immigrant from a Persecuted Past: Mila Kunis
Kunis’ background You know her from “That 70’s Show,” “Black Swan” and “Friends with Benefits.” But Mila Kunis’ road to stardom was a rough one. She was born the daughter of Jewish parents in the Ukranian city of Chernivtsti in […]
The Movie ‘Lion’ is an Illustration of the Struggle of Finding Home for Adoptees
“Lion,” a 2016 Oscar-nominated film, perfectly demonstrates the feeling of loneliness that plagues Third Culture Kids (TCKs), adoptees and adults. Many Adult TCKs struggle to find a sense of belonging in the culture of the geographical location they reside in, […]
TCK Hugo Weaving And His Successful Career as an Actor
Hugo Weaving grew up as a Third Culture Kid and has made his way to having a successful career as an actor. Weaving was born in Nigeria but spent most of his life moving around due to his father’s career. […]
PART 1 OF 3: Representation Builds Belonging: Exploring Judaism in Adulthood
After years of feeling disconnected from her heritage, this woman is looking for belonging by exploring her Jewish roots.
















