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The Light of Asia

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.

Top 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

Overview

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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