This film shows that no matter where we are in this world, we cannot escape who we really are

Rating: 8/10 (23 February 2017)

Lion is a drama film starring Dev Patel based on the true story of Saroo Brierley. Touching and heartwarming, this film shows that no matter where we are in this world, we cannot escape who we really are.
In 1986, a young Indian boy named Saroo (Sunny Pawar) is separated from his family while out one day with his older brother. After surviving on the streets of Calcutta for some time, Saroo is eventually taken to an orphanage where he is later adopted by an Australian couple named John (David Wenham) and Sue (Nicole Kidman). At first, Saroo is weary of his new adoptive family, but over time, he warms to them. 25 years later, the older Saroo (Dev Patel), still haunted by visions of his childhood, decides to search for a way to reconnect with his birth family, whom he believes are still waiting for him.
Surprisingly, the film depicts more of Saroo's backstory in India than his actual search for his family, which is fine as this allows the audience to feel what he has been missing out on for so long. Dev Patel's portrayal of a young man searching for his birth family was fantastic and reminiscent of his role in Slumdog Millionaire. Nicole Kidman only really shines in one short scene, although it certainly leaves an impression on the viewer.
I rate it 8/10