Characters
A Google maps enthusiast, this character spent years searching for his long-lost family around Kolkata.
Who is Saroo?
After falling asleep on a Train, Saroo wakes up in this city.
What is Kolkata?
This phase introduces Saroo, his brother Guddu, and their life in India before he gets lost.
What is the introduction or exposition?
Struggling to explain his situation, this young character says: “I'm not from Kolkata. I'm lost.”
Who is Saroo?
When reunited with his birth mother, Saroo points to his head and says the name of this fruit.
What is watermelon
This character was left alone when her boyfriend went to India to find his family.
Who is Lucy?
Saroo came to live in this Australian city after being adopted by Sue and John
What is Hobart?
This moment — when adult Saroo finally identifies his hometown using Google Earth — is best described as this turning point.
What is the Climax?
This character reassures Saroo that “We wanted the two of you in our lives. That's what we chose.”
Who is Sue?
Finding recent fame in films such as The Green Knight and Monkey Man, this actor portrays Saroo in Lion.
Who is Dev Patel?
After having a vision, this character became fixated on adopting a brown-skinned son.
Who is Sue?
Young Saroo clings to this object to help him survive in the streets
What is a spoon?
The final scenes, including Saroo’s emotional closure with both families, represent this phase.
What is resolution or denouement?
“You need to face reality. You’re never going to find your family like this.” is a harsh sentiment offered by this character.
Who is Lucy?
Meaning 'Lion', Saroo eventually learns that this is his real name.
What is Sheru?
After experiencing a troubled childhood, this character fell into a vicious cycle of substance abuse
Who is Mantosh?
Saroo moves to Melbourne to study this at university.
What is Hotel Management?
After Saroo’s accidental train journey to Kolkata, his survival on the streets, and eventual adoption form this part of the story, where the stakes increase.
What is rising action?
“I’ll come back. I promise.” was a promise that this character did not end up keeping.
Who is Guddu?
Written by Saroo Brierley in 2013, Lion was based on this memoir.
What is A Long Way Home?
This young go-getter's plans to find work were derailed during a tragic incident at a train station.
Who is Guddu?
This Indian snack food triggers Saroo's memories of his childhood
What is Jalebi?
Saroo falls asleep on a train to Kolkata and is separated from his family during this part of a narrative that leads to further problems.
What is the inciting incident?
“You were just a little boy, and no one could find you. It’s not your fault.” are the kind words offered by this character.
Who is Kamla?
Saroo eventually reunites with his mother in this small town.
What is Ganesh Talai?