Family Ties
A filmmaker uncovers how her grandparents’ early childhood experience in the Philippines during WWII has instilled survival for three generations across two countries
The director sits down with her grandparents, Elenea and Manuel Papelera as they look back at what they remember about growing up at the end and post WWII in Philippines under Japanese occupation and how being raised in that environment has affected them and how they’ve gone about raising their family. From memories of their youth, to deciding to pick up their lives and immigrating their family to Australia, to working laborious jobs to provide for their family. After sitting down with her Lola and Lolo, the director uncovers her connection to her Filipino heritage. After strife over two countries and three generations her family is still here now, betting over Mahjong games against their friends.
2026 · Documentary · Australia
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The director sits down with her grandparents, Elenea and Manuel Papelera as they look back at what they remember about growing up at the end and post WWII in Philippines under Japanese occupation and how being raised in that environment has affected them and how they’ve gone about raising their family. From memories of their youth, to deciding to pick up their lives and immigrating their family to Australia, to working laborious jobs to provide for their family. After sitting down with her Lola and Lolo, the director uncovers her connection to her Filipino heritage. After strife over two countries and three generations her family is still here now, betting over Mahjong games against their friends.
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About this movie
Family Ties (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: Australia. Genre: Documentary. Year: 2026.
Director: Tigerlily Henderson-Smith.
Starring: Ellen Henderson-Smith, Tigerlily Henderson-Smith, Elenea Papelera, Manuel Papelera.
Plot: The director sits down with her grandparents, Elenea and Manuel Papelera as they look back at what they remember about growing up at the end and post WWII in Philippines under Japanese occupation and how being raised in that environment has affected them and how they’ve gone about raising their family. From memories of their youth, to deciding to pick up their lives and immigrating their family to Australia, to working laborious jobs to provide for their family. After sitting down with her Lola and Lolo, the director uncovers her connection to her Filipino heritage. After strife over two countries and three generations her family is still here now, betting over Mahjong games against their friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Family Ties released?
Family Ties was released in 2026.
Who starred in Family Ties?
Family Ties stars Ellen Henderson-Smith, Tigerlily Henderson-Smith, Elenea Papelera, Manuel Papelera.
Where can I watch Family Ties?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.