Eaten by Lions

Eaten by Lions

Year: 2018

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Jason Wingard

Echo Score: 75
DramaComedy

After their parents are tragically killed by lions, half-brothers Omar and Pete begin a journey to locate Omar’s biological father. Their quest leads them to the eccentric Choudray family, a vibrant representation of modern multicultural Britain. Set against the backdrop of Blackpool, the film follows the boys' humorous and heartwarming journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of family, identity, and belonging while challenging stereotypes about the town.

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1

Tragic crash and grandmother's care

Pete and Omar survive a fatal hot air balloon crash in a safari park, and their parents are eaten by lions. Their grandmother steps in to raise them, giving them a sense of family. When she dies, she leaves Omar secrets about his father that will shape his journey.

Early Safari park
2

Adoption snub triggers Omar's departure

Aunt Ellen and Uncle Ken tell them they want to adopt Peter but not Omar, who is half Indian. Omar takes this as a snub and heads to gram's old apartment, with Pete following close behind.

Shortly after the death Gram's old apartment
3

Journey to Blackpool and first meeting Amy

Omar announces a trek to Blackpool to search for his estranged father, and Pete decides to join him. They arrive in Blackpool, where Omar meets a pink-haired traveler named Amy along the way.

Shortly after departure Blackpool
4

Broke travelers find refuge with Ray

Arriving with little money, the brothers are quickly broke when their cash is washed away by the tide. They seek help and Amy leads them to Ray's guesthouse, where he offers them free lodging.

Soon after arrival Ray's guesthouse, Blackpool
5

Gram's ashes and Malik family revelations

At the pier they spread Gram's ashes and try to connect with Malik's family. They learn that Irfan gave Omar's mother the name Malik, which complicates their past, and they are invited to Nadia's engagement luncheon.

After the pier visit Blackpool pier and Malik family gathering
6

Luncheon tension and Irfan's punishment

During the meal, Parveen – Malik's second daughter – seems mute but flirts with Pete. Saftar, the family patriarch, arrives and punishes Irfan for falsely using Malik's name and fathering a son.

During luncheon Malik family home
7

Parveen reveals she isn't mute

Parveen follows Pete to the upstairs bathroom and reveals she is not mute, explaining she wants to stay invisible to her family 'like a ninja'. She stops flirting when her father appears.

During luncheon Malik family home – upstairs bathroom
8

Omar and Amy bond by the pier

Back at Ray's, Omar sneaks out to meet Amy at the pier and remembers how their aunt and uncle only wanted Pete. The bond between Omar and Amy grows as they walk along the shore.

Evening Blackpool pier
9

Omar apologizes to Pete

When Omar returns, Pete is angry, convinced he has been abandoned. Ray confronts Omar, and Omar apologizes, promising he won't disappear again.

Same day evening Ray's guesthouse
10

Irfan's Blackpool tour

The next day Irfan takes them out in Blackpool to see the family's Pakistani-Indian shop, the arcade, and a show of drag performers, giving them a glimpse of the wider world.

Next day Blackpool
11

Saftar's house drama and rivalry

Omar and Pete stay over at Saftar's so Irfan can bond with his son. Pete wakes to Parveen cuddling him in bed, prompting Pete to scream; Omar loses his temper, accusing Pete of being a burden.

Night Saftar's house
12

Exile, party, and annex plan

Ellen and Ken arrive, and Omar is turned out; the racist aunt says they’ll leave without him. Amy comforts Omar at the pier. Irfan arrives with a key to his annex and helps Pete escape, offering room in the annex.

Following night Saftar's house and the pier
13

Nadia's wedding finale

Nadia's wedding brings together the whole cast—the colourful assortment of characters finally gathers, hinting at a future where family and chosen family stay connected.

Wedding day Nadia's wedding

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