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The Light of Asia
The Light of Asia

The Light of Asia

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Drama

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Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Hindi

Runtime

97 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

22 October 1925

Country

Germany

Cast

Seeta Devi

Seeta Devi

Gopa

Himansu Rai

Himansu Rai

Gautama

Sarada Ukil

Sarada Ukil

King Suddhodhana

Rani Bala

Rani Bala

Queen Maya

Prafulla Roy

Prafulla Roy

Devadatta

Modhu Bose

Modhu Bose

Mrinalini Devi

Mrinalini Devi

Sunalini Devi

Sunalini Devi

Sushil Ghosh

Sushil Ghosh

Sundar Rajam

Sundar Rajam

Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo

Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo

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