It’s Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman who are listed first, yet Sunny Pawar, as the boy Saroo, truly captures your attention whenever he's on screen. He's being raised in India’s countryside alongside his older brother Guddu (Abhishek Bharate), and their mother (Khushi Solanki), struggling to make ends meet. The two boys decide to go into the city hoping to earn some money. However, when they get there, Saroo is too exhau…

This is a movie of considerable merit, though its script and tendency toward emotional manipulation are noticeable drawbacks. For me, the film’s strengths and weaknesses are quite clear-cut. What works in its favor is that it's rooted in a true story and appears to remain largely faithful to actual events. However, it suffers from relying heavily on appeals to emotion, seemingly trying to force viewers into an emo…

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 t…

It's based on a remarkable real-life occurrence. The movie gets off to a promising start and concludes satisfyingly. However, the progression from boyhood to manhood feels rushed, glossing over crucial details about his development into the person he became. This section proves rather dull, which is disappointing given how good the young performer was.