![The Light of Asia](https://i3.wp.com/image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/4wNdb6XDeYLaQUBcDYG02FLyCIU.jpg)
Plot
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.
Writer | Edwin Arnold |
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Director | Himansu Rai & Franz Osten |
Actor | Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil |
Country | Germany |
Production | Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka) |