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.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala, Prafulla Roy, Modhu Bose
Crew: Franz Osten (Director), Himansu Rai (Director), Edwin Arnold (Writer), Niranjan Pal (Writer), Hansheinrich Dransmann (Original Music Composer), Josef Wirsching (Director of Photography)
Country: Germany, India
Language: No Language
Studio: Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
Runtime: 97 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 22, 1925
IMDb: 4.6
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