Lion (2016) — Screenplay
A lost Indian boy, adopted in Australia, uses fragmented memories and Google Earth to find his original family 25 years later.
- Written by
- Luke Davies, Saroo Brierley
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- The Weinstein Company
- Length
- 112 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in nonlinear storytelling, weaving past and present timelines to build emotional suspense. Its immersive sensory details bring both the chaos of Calcutta and the quiet ache of identity to life, while the dialogue subtly captures the protagonist's dual cultural struggle. A compelling study in character-driven narrative and tonal balance.
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