His determination paid off.
At 31 years old, Saroo boarded a plane and headed to what he thought to be his hometown: Ganesh Talai. He wandered a bit before coming across three older women.
The one in the middle turned out to be his mother.
It never ceases to amaze me—the insurmountable ways we can use technology in this day and age to connect, unite and discover.
Saroo’s journey home spans nearly three decades, but one thing is certain: When he hugged his mother for the first time, it seemed as though he’d never left.
Though it wasn’t planned, and I can’t imagine the years of heartache his mother went through after losing her son.
Saroo was given incredible opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible had he not fallen asleep on the train that day.
He was able to care for his mother now in ways he never could have—if it weren’t for his Australian family adopting and raising him.
Saroo’s story of courage and perseverance is inspiring. And it’s a reminder of how radically adoption can change a child’s life.
Today, his journey has been made into an award winning film called Lion, which took the red carpet by storm this award season! Nominated for SIX Oscars, FIVE Golden Globes and Winner of a variety of others, Saroo’s journey home is one you don’t want to miss!
Seriously, you HAVE to see this movie. It’s on Netflix NOW!
Share his journey with someone you love today, and be sure to check out Lion!
