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Borders and bloodlines : a screenplay exploring family separation and reconciliation
This thesis explores the psychological process and the impact of family separation on children's emotional development through a screenplay. Inspired by the experiences of displaced Rohingya families, the screenplay follows Isa, an immigration officer who believes he was abandoned by his mother, Amara, after she is gone with his younger sister, Aaliyah. The study aims to examine how parental separation influences attachment patterns and relationships with others in the future. Using Attachment Theory as the primary theoretical framework, this creative thesis employs a practice-based research approach that integrates literary analysis, psychological theory, and screenplay writing. The findings reveal that prolonged separation during childhood can contribute to feelings of abandonment, emotional insecurity, and difficulties in forming relationships, while secure parental attachment promotes resilience and emotional well-being. This screenplay illustrates the long-term consequences of attachment disruption and the possibility of healing through reconciliation. This study contributes to discussions on family separation, migration, and psychological trauma by presenting these issues through a creative storytelling medium.
Program English for Creative Industry
Universitas Kristen Petra
2026
English
S1
A Creative Thesis
A Creative Thesis No. 01012502/ING/2026; Khezia Shalom Manoppo (A11220056)
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