Motherland: Moving On continues the story two years after three participants began their journey with a cheek swab to find about about their ancestry. Shot in the United Kingdom, United States, Africa, and Jamaica, this moving sequel captures the next steps in these soul-searching journeys, raising fundamental questions about defining heritage.

Mark discovers that his ancestors belonged to the Kanuri tribe. When he connects with them, the language barrier prevents them from fully communicating. After going through an emotional naming ceremony, he discovers that he has mistakenly chosen a name that belongs to the slave catchers that oppressed his people. Beaula learns that her ancestors belonged to more than one tribe, and many of the tribe’s people are only interested in the gifts she brings them. Meanwhile, Jacqueline visits England to meet distant cousins. All three participants feel enriched by their new connections but understand that DNA tracing can lead to complicated emotional discoveries.