Buddha: The Great Departure
手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-
Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the miseries of the world. Meeting the young outcast girl Migaila, Siddhartha experiences love for the first time but also witnesses the suffering that afflicts humankind. Meanwhile, in Kosala, Chapra rises through the military, despite his lowly origins, to become a hero and general of the army. A final showdown between the two kingdoms forces Siddhartha to re-evaluate the path he is following.
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What are the ratings for Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure scores 7.5 on The Movie Database and 6.3 on IMDb.
Who stars in Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, and Ai Orikasa. Kouzou Morishita is the director.
How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did Buddha: The Great Departure come out?
Buddha: The Great Departure was released on May 28, 2011.
Which studio made Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure was produced by Toei Animation, Tezuka Productions, and Toei Company in Japan.
What language is Buddha: The Great Departure in?
Buddha: The Great Departure is in Japanese, and its original title is 手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-.
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