In diasporic communities, each generation experiences a sense of estrangement—not only from the past, represented by the homeland's culture, and the present, shaped by the host country's culture, but also between generations themselves. The continuity of history is fractured, with the present constantly overshadowed by memories of the past. In this painting, the artist draw on various memories from her parents' past to create an image that shifts and intertwines across different times, illustrating how the present is understood. The immediate family forms a strong foundation, becoming a surrogate "homeland."

This painting portrays three figures representing the mother, the sister, and the artist, each positioned differently in relation to the viewer. Pashaei's mother is shown in profile with her eyes closed, symbolizing how the challenges of immigration caused her to turn away from the future she once imagined. Some of her hopes and dreams were put aside, allowing us to chase them instead. Her sister is posed in a three-quarter view, shaped and molded by her surroundings. The figure representing the artist faces the viewer directly, boldly gazing ahead with her "head in the clouds."

‘Family Tree I & II’ examines the dynamics of the immediate family, particularly for those in the diaspora, where a sense of temporary belonging often comes with hidden challenges. While the strong bonds within the family can offer stability, they can also create a feeling of being overlooked by others in the same circle. In these paintings, the figures, though tightly holding on to each other, still feel unseen—passed over by those they are closest to.

‘Family Tree I & II’ examines the dynamics of the immediate family, particularly for those in the diaspora, where a sense of temporary belonging often comes with hidden challenges. While the strong bonds within the family can offer stability, they can also create a feeling of being overlooked by others in the same circle. In these paintings, the figures, though tightly holding on to each other, still feel unseen—passed over by those they are closest to.

The concepts of language and home are deeply connected, especially when considering one's mother tongue and its powerful role in shaping identity. The language a person speaks not only influences how thoughts are expressed but also shapes the dreams and aspirations they hold for the future. In this sense, language itself becomes a kind of home, framing the landscape of one's existence and shaping their cultural understanding. As the title of the painting implies, the figure is in search of a lost mother tongue, navigating through the complexities of cultural exchange in that quest.

Much like in ‘The Orphan I’, the sense of search and longing is clear, but blocked. The composition distinctly separates the foreground from the background, symbolizing the divide between present and past. The past is positioned behind the figures, represented by a younger version of the mother, drawn from a photograph of her first winter in Sweden. This layering of time and space highlights the tension between memory and the present, where the past remains just out of reach, yet still profoundly shapes the now.