An Indonesian woman has begun searching for her Singaporean father after 17 years of separation. Cecilia, now 22, last saw her father in 2009 when she was about five years old. She has no recent news about him and hopes to reconnect with him or his family. Cecilia’s search began after she learned that her father had left for the harbour, a common place for people to go in Singapore. She is now reaching out to relatives on his side of the family in hopes of reuniting. The search has been difficult due to the lack of information and the time that has passed. Cecilia’s case highlights the challenges of family separation across borders. It also raises questions about the reasons behind her father’s disappearance. Authorities have not provided details about the case. Cecilia’s story is one of many involving families separated by migration and personal choices.