Saroo Brierley, Writer: Lion. Lion is a biographical film based on the non-fiction book A long way home by Saroo Brierley. After fending for himself on the streets, five-year-old Saroo made it to an orphanage, where he was adopted by Australian couple Sue and John Brierley to begin a new life in Tasmania. Brierley has written a book about his experiences, A Long Way Home.

Saroo Brierley (born 1981) is an Indian-born Australian businessman who was separated from his birth mother and found her after a separation of 25 years. After the world premier at the Toronto International Film Festival the movie received 6 Oscar nominations and 5 nominations at the 70th British Academy Film Awards, winning two for Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel) and Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2016, Saroos story made it into the cinemas! His story generated significant international media attention, especially in Australia and in India. His adoption by Sue and John Brierley provided salvation for the lost child.