Lion(2017)
Lion is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by Garth Davis. It stars Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, and Sunny Pawar. The film is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, a five-year-old Indian boy who gets lost on a train and ends up in Calcutta. He is adopted by an Australian couple and grows up in Tasmania. Twenty-five years later, he uses Google Earth to search for his biological mother. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Nicole Kidman. It was praised for its emotional storytelling and powerful performances. Lion was released in November 2016 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 24 February 2017
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m 0
Storyline
A five-year-old Indian boy named Saroo falls asleep on a train and wakes up thousands of miles from home. Lost and alone, he is adopted by a loving Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, haunted by fragmented memories, he sets out on an impossible mission. Using only Google Earth and his childhood recollections, he tries to find the family he left behind.
“A true story of love and homecoming.”
