Based on a true story, the film follows the life of a five-year-old boy named Saroo, who gets lost in the vast lands of India. After accidentally boarding a train that takes him away from home, Saroo finds himself alone and lost in an unfamiliar city, unable to remember the name of his village or how to return. After many adventures and misadventures on the streets, he is eventually adopted by a couple in Australia.
Years later, a young Saroo, now adapted to his new life and growing up in a loving environment, begins to feel a deep yearning to discover his roots. With only fragments of memories and an unyielding motivation, he uses Google Earth to trace his home and connect with his past. The search becomes an emotional odyssey that takes us on a journey of love, identity, and the unbreakable power of familial connection.
With a poignant performance and visually stunning landscapes, the film explores the complexity of the love between a mother and her child, the value of perseverance, and how, despite distance and time, roots can always be found. Saroo's journey is a celebration of hope and humanity, reminding us that no matter where life takes us, there is always a thread that connects us to those we love.