Something Familiar

A filmmaker begins investigating her own family history after assisting another woman in the search for a biological mother. As she looks for her missing sisters, she discovers a history of exploitation and abuse. The documentary explores whether the act of self-authorship can allow her to redefine the narrative she inherited from her ancestors.

This production is a co-production between the United Kingdom and Romania, involving production companies Doc Society, Manifest Film, and My Accomplice. The film was directed by Rachel Close and Rachel Taparjan, who also wrote the screenplay. The cast features Rachel Taparjan, Mihaela Hildebrand, Alexandru Taparjan, Ana-Maria Taparjan, and Romeo Vasile Pantelie appearing as themselves. The film has a runtime of 90 minutes and was released on March 17, 2026.