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Cast & Crew

Garth Davis
Director
Nicole Kidman
As Sue Brierley
David Wenham
As John Brierley
Kaushik Sen
As Police Official
Deepti Naval
As Saroj Sood
Rooney Mara
As Lucy

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"Lion" tells the heartfelt story of a young Indian boy named Saroo who gets lost in the bustling streets of Calcutta at just five years old. Stranded and alone, he faces the harsh realities of survival before being adopted by a loving couple in Australia. As he grows up, Saroo struggles with his past but is determined to reconnect with his roots and find his birth family. With only fleeting memories to guide him, he embarks on an extraordinary quest utilizing modern technology to search for the village he once called home. This emotional journey explores themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring bond between family. "Lion" is a poignant reminder that love knows no borders and that hope can prevail against all odds.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Lion include Mud, Before I Disappear, Lovelace, The Banker, Manchester by the Sea, Dawn of the Felines.

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Lion was released in theaters on January 6, 2017.