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This New Zealand documentary series sets about reuniting families, uncovering cultural identity, and discovering lost family heritage. A young woman Melissa was raised by grandparents and now has a private investigator to help her meet her real dad. But is it worth it?

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From: Lost and Found S1 E4

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20 Comments

@elainebmack 3 years ago (edited)

Mel and her father have similar personalities and even styles of dress; that same sort of "punk" style too.

@halimasyambo5685 4 years ago

oh Lord who is chopping onions, tears are flowing nonstop. This is 100% proof that blood is thicker than water

@DetroitGoldie 4 years ago

I never ever cry but I found myself crying like a baby when Rikki (sp?) walked with her younger sister to meet her family. What a beautiful ceremony, moment, and blessing for all involved.

@lmostretd 4 years ago

Out of all these family reunion shows that I’ve watched, Riki’s story has got to be the most beautiful reunion I’ve ever witnessed. Her father’s love, welcoming ceremony and pride of their culture was heartwarming and beautiful.

@hannahthaplanna 3 months ago

I’m a middle aged American woman who discovered this show on YouTube & I can’t stop watching. Such a great show! And Riki’s story was so powerful! Her pain around being rejected for being “too white” brought me back to a memory from my teenage years when we teased a girl who had just moved back to the Rez, for acting “white.” Hoping we did not cause her too much heartache. 😢 As a mixed girl myself, I can relate to not fitting in anywhere.

@ElaAusDemTal 2 years ago

Melissa's husband is so sweet - "who wouldn't want to meet you?"

@LORGSW6 2 years ago (edited)

What a lovely and supportive husband Mel has!

@tiegz9770 3 years ago

With all the rubbish and drama in this world and on TV, watching this show is great, so wholesome.

@lovingmayberry307 4 years ago

The ceremony welcoming Rikki was magical! 💙

@jillhansen5054 4 years ago

They need a tissue box for these meetings! People can't dry their tears with their fingers very well!

@MyTinyBalcony 2 years ago

I love these stories but Riki's story was the one that moved me to tears. So beautiful.

@kristinjonesakaaxtmanwrigh8157 4 years ago

Why did social services not look for her dad? This is a beautiful story:)

@zttz 4 years ago

When a person talks about feeling ‘wanted’ I lose it 😭

@maryanneborders9602 2 years ago

Amazing that Mel's husband is so much like her dad !

@jryland6 1 year ago (edited)

WOW, WHAT A WELCOME FOR RIKKI 😢💜😀 SUCH LOVING PEOPLE!!!!! I CAN’T EVEN IMAGINE SUCH AN AMAZING ACCEPTANCE & LOVE FROM ALL OF HER TRUE PEOPLE & TRUE FAMILY!!!!! 😢💜

@jerrilynhenson9024 1 year ago

I’m having tears of joy with Ricki meeting her family and getting that traditional welcome. Yes, I was raised with my parents, but my dad died 3 days after my 16th birthday. We weren’t a huggy, kissy family. It warms my heart to see these reunions. ❤❤

@paulacorreal1675 2 years ago

My, I’m blown away that Mel and her father are so similar in their choice of lifestyle, I.e., hair style, tattoos and etc. I find that very comforting and I think it will be a huge benefit to their relationship; not to mention that her husband also fits this life type to a tee. I am sure this will continue to be a happy ending. If they weren’t so similar this could have been a big obstacle. Much happiness to them all from PA, USA.

@HilaryIsOkayssss 4 years ago

This is how family should treat each other. When one is lost, and then found, this is how we should welcome them. With love, hugs, and lots of sea urchin!!!!💜💜