The movie is based on 'A Long Way Home,' which recounts the experience of a young Indian boy who became separated from his brother at a train station one night and woke up the next morning thousands of kilometers away, in Australia. Without knowing the language or how to reach his family, he faced numerous dangers while navigating society. Later, an Australian family adopted him, and the film focuses on his journey to rediscover his true identity—a story told with emotional depth. It’s a truly remarkable movie that families should definitely see; it's appropriate for all ages. I've never been overly enthusiastic about Dev Patel’s acting, even when he first appeared in 'Slumdog Millionaire.' He managed to maintain a career after that success, taking on solid roles for roughly ten years. However, ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ was the film where I finally appreciated his talent, and he's impressive here as well—easily his second-best performance. Although his character doesn’t appear until about halfway through the film, he delivers a strong showing in that final hour, particularly when conveying emotion. I kept wondering why the movie was titled 'Lion,' and the answer didn't come until just before the credits rolled, so you need to be patient if you haven’t seen it yet. Real changes in India didn't begin until the 1990s; this story is set in the mid-80s, and the initial portion of the film feels harsh and brutal through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy. That child actor was exceptionally good—similar to Jacob Tremblay’s performance in 'Room' a year earlier. This was the director’s first feature film, and he did a wonderful job. The movie is divided into two parts: the first half deals with being lost, while the second focuses on finding his way back home. There aren't many lines of dialogue, but what’s there is well-written. The music is also good. My only criticism is that it felt rushed; everything seemed to move too quickly. If they had spent more time on details, the film could have easily been three hours long—I especially would have liked to see the Australian mother's perspective on raising those children. I’m now looking forward to 2020. 'Slumdog Millionaire' came out in 2008, ‘Life of Pi’ in 2012, and this film in 2016—so I expect another western movie about India within the next four years. It’s disappointing that despite being nominated for six Oscars, it didn’t win any. Overall, I highly recommend it; it's one of the best films of the year. 9/10

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