An incredible tale of love and memory has found its way into audiences hearts.
But that ultimately made the movies message of love and inclusion more relevant and necessary.
Just to feel the power of the love in this story was just overwhelming, says the director.
There was a spiritualism and a sense of miracle in the story, which I actually loved.
I also loved Sue (Saroos adopted mother).
I love the mothers.
For me, they were the pillars of this film that the story kind of bounced between.
It was this great celebration of mothers and that primality was really moving.
I got very excited about it.
There was a lot of layers to it.
Obviously Sue wanted to ask Kamla so many questions, so it was such a sensitive moment.
I just witnessed so much in that moment.
I think whats wonderful about the movie is its got its own life now, he insists.
Its a film thats making people talk.
Its a film that people are owning in their own way.
Its out of my control in many ways.
At least I know that this film is putting a little bit more light back into the world.
I hope that its a movie they watch over and over again, he says.
I think the movie, and this story, proves that.
I hope that it gives everyone a bit of courage to do that in their own lives.
Lionis out in theaters now.
