# Lion (2016)

> A lost Indian child grows into an Australian man whose search for his birth family tests the boundaries of memory, gratitude, and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/213112

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Garth Davis
- Cast: Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, Sunny Pawar, Abhishek Bharate, Priyanka Bose, Divian Ladwa
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741834/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tender, wrenching, reflective evening, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of love and loss that transcends borders and time.

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