While it’s been widely reported that she has since had a strained relationship with her kids, Kidman explained in the interview why she wanted to dedicate her latest film to them.
'Sue is deeply maternal and full of unconditional love, which is beautiful,' Kidman said. 'That’s why I wanted to do it. I relate to that. I feel that for my own children who are adopted. It’s not about anything else other than ‘I wanted you.’ Whatever your journey is, I’m here to love and support you. That’s what I connected to. I wanted to make the film for them.'
Set in both Australia and India, Lion is based on the non-fiction book, A Long Way Home, written by Saroo Brierley about his personal journey. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year and will hit cinemas around Australia on January 17.
Kidman is also mother to Sunday Rose, 8, and Faith Margaret, 5, with husband and singer Keith Urban.
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