Lion [DVD] [2016]

Dev Patel as older Saroo and Sunny Pawar as the younger are the heart and soul of this movie. Certain elements of the true story have been left out, I think it was privacy issues for certain people in the real Saroo Brierley's life, but the core story of his separation and return are all here. If this were a fictional tale it would be considered overly manipulative, so when you get all weepy (and you will), don't feel conned...this really happened. Great movie to watch with everyone.

A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

Loved this movie. It really showed how poor children, in India, live and how easily they can be separated from family. Either through accidents, or trafficking. It was amazing how Sa roo felt so strong to find his birth mother, and how his love and memory helped him follow through.

Dev Patel has always been one of my favorite actors. He was excellent in this film based on a true event. The story line was well crafted and the acting of all the major actors was very good.

a lot of suspense very good movie sounds great and looks great

I was mezmorized by this movie when I first watched it. Was hoping to add to my movie collection. Saw it at a great price and bought it without any hesitation. It is must see movie.

There are those movies we enjoy but won’t watch more than once. This isn’t one of those. This is a heartwarming true story of loss, adoption and then finding the family you thought was lost forever. Amazing.

Great acting in telling of this true story. Dev Patel does an excellent job. Nicole Kidman shows the emotional struggles a mom of adoptive children has and not often seen. Sad but well worth watching.