Mia and the White Lion (2018) For Mia, a young girl from London, moving to Africa seems like an impossibly daunting prospect. But once she arrives in her new home, she quickly discovers a friendship unlike any other. It turns out that a lion cub may be the most caring confidant she's ever met. Embarking on a beautiful journey together, Mia and the white lion cub find that it's easier to face life's challenges when you have a friend by your side.