The true story behind the powerful Oscar hopeful Lion is universally captivating — but resonates particularly with mothers and children, says star Nicole Kidman.

Speaking to Robin Roberts during ABC’s official Academy Award pre-show on Sunday, the actress opened up about starring alongside Dev Patel as Saroo Brierley‘s adoptive mom, Sue, a role which earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

“I think it’s a love story from mothers to children, because I think it’s about finding home,” said Kidman, 49. “Sometimes you find mothering in many different places: birth mothers, adopted mothers, foster mothers, people that just love mothering other people — this film resonates deeply because of that.”