Lion Themes

Lion is an intriguing and emotional film that tells the story of boy named Saroo, who at just five-years-old get lost on the streets of India. Saroo had to survive on his own and navigate his way around the dangerous and complex city streets. There were countless time where he faced near death situations, but the courage and resilience he shows is truly remarkable.He survives many challenges before being adopted by an Australian couple. In the film there are important characters, themes, and scenes that capture its true meaning and message. The movie highlights the perseverance and strong will of Saroo. It captures how influential and captivating Saroo’s story really is. It seems unrealistic and nearly impossible for any five year old to live on their own for so long, which is what makes the story of Saroo so unique and special. Before he got lost Saroo lived comfortable with his mother and older brother,considering their location and situation. His life's turned upside down when one day he gets lost in a train station, and can not find his older brother. After months of living on his own he eventually comes in contact with adoption agengent, who is able to
This scene highlights both the large amount of homeless Indian children and the violent crimes at occur against them. This scene bring out the harsh reality which is that many Indian children are growing up in an unsafe environment. Near the end of the scene, we see a police officer taking no action as the kids are dragged out by these men, which shows the how normalized these events are in India. The movie uses the story of Saroo to personalize the issues that the kids in India face. Even though we may never know exactly what it is really like, movies like Lion are one of the best resources we have when it comes to trying to understand the struggles that kids in India