Finding the Way Home (HBO)

About Finding the Way Home (HBO)

"Finding the Way Home," a touching 2019 HBO film, shines a light on the gripping real-life stories of children courageously overcoming difficulties and finding their way to loving homes after being separated from their families. The documentary, inspired by the work of the dedicated social workers of J.K. Rowling's organization Lumos, provides an intimate look at the difficulties faced by these children and the unforeseen resilience they display in their journey.

Making / Production

Produced by Red Creek Productions and HBO Documentary Films, the production of this poignant movie was driven by the commitment to expose the sad truths behind orphanages and institutions. This moving documentary is directed by Emmy-winning Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill. The executive producer of the movie is J.K. Rowling, herself a well-known advocate for children's rights.

Actors

• Narrator: Eddie Redmayne - Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne lends his compassionate and empathetic voice as the narrator of this documentary. His narration provides an emotional overtone that connects viewers with the children's experiences.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was inspired by the work of J.K. Rowling’s international non-profit organization, Lumos, which aids displaced children by advocating for family-based care over institutionalization.
• Despite the real-world setting, the film employs a cinematic approach in the storytelling and offers intimate portraits of six children from around the world.

Quotes

• “Children need families, not orphanages.” – J.K. Rowling
• “Sometimes, the strength of children is stronger than anything in the world.” - from the documentary film

Music, Soundtrack

• The heartfelt and evocative soundtrack plays an essential role in the film, setting the tone for the viewers to fully immerse themselves in the children's experiences. Details of the individual tracks are, however, not provided by HBO.