Lion is a powerful and emotional drama based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, a young Indian boy who becomes separated from his family and is adopted by an Australian couple. The film begins in India, where five-year-old Saroo gets lost after accidentally boarding a train that takes him thousands of miles away from home. Unable to speak the language and with no way to find his way back, Saroo ends up in an orphanage and is eventually adopted by a loving Australian family.
Years later, as an adult, Saroo (played by Dev Patel) begins to experience haunting memories of his childhood and feels a deep, unfulfilled longing to find his birth family. With the help of Google Earth and a vast amount of perseverance, Saroo embarks on an emotional quest to track down the village where he was born. His journey is marked by personal and emotional challenges as he pieces together fragmented memories and navigates the complexities of identity and belonging.
The film explores themes of family, loss, and the search for one’s roots, and it poignantly highlights the intersection of technology and human connection. Lion is a moving story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of love and determination. The film received critical acclaim for its powerful performances, particularly by Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman, and for its heartfelt depiction of Saroo’s remarkable journey.
