to what extent does lion challenge faily

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Sue :  Despite her  children's blood differing from hers , her maternal role forces her to nourish the two , providing the home they werent able to  acquire

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During the dinner scene with Saroo and his adoptive parents, they wait for Mantosh’s arrival, hoping he will show signs of change. Despite Sue’s hope that he will join them, the audience is positioned to recognise how her maternal role shapes her response to his absence.

• The diegetic sounds of champagne clinking and drinks pouring create natural ambient noise, immersing the audience in the celebratory atmosphere and making the scene feel audience

 

The eye‑level angle places viewers on the same level as the characters, inviting them to feel emotionally connected and included in the moment.

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Medium shot combined with basic cuts, capturing sue and mantosh deciniding if they should keep the cutlary for mantosh's arrival

Although sue is not the biologial mother , her maternal role proppts her to act as their guardian , yearning that  " One day youll tell me who you are , ill always listen  

Saroo

• “Although he does not share a biological connection with his adoptive mother, he nonetheless conducts himself as a devoted member of her family.”

scene before they pick up Mantosh, the use of an over‑the‑shoulder shot from Sue’s perspective shows Saroo sitting on her lap and proudly sharing his drawing of their family.

 

Combined  non‑diegetic music plays softly across the transition between scenes. This musical continuity links the moments together, signalling the progression of their relationship and. The score subtly heightens the emotional tension, guiding the audience to recognise how deeply connected Sue and Saroo have become

The emphasis on his positioning as a child—despite not sharing her blood—reinforces his role as her son. That bond, and the comfort she has always given him, compels Saroo to return the favour and offer Sue the emotional support she needs

After Sue’s conflict with Mantosh, an over‑the‑shoulder shot captures Saroo seeking comfort in Sue as she tries to soothe her troubled, sorrow‑filled emotions. The dark, eerie lighting pushes the tension to the surface, ultimately drawing Saroo into a tight, emotional embrace

An eye‑level angle captures the two of them locked in a long, trembling embrace. Her face is buried against his shoulder, eyes squeezed shut as if afraid the moment might vanish. The shot lingers on the way her hands cling to him—an unmistakable mix of disbelief and relief—showing how she still can’t fully grasp that she’s finally found him after twenty‑five years.