Release Date

22 Oct, 1925

Runtime

01:37: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Prem Sanyas

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Actors

Seeta Devi

Himansu Rai

Sarada Ukil

Rani Bala

Prafulla Roy

Modhu Bose

Mrinalini Devi

Sunalini Devi

Sushil Ghosh

Sundar Rajam

Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo

Crew

Franz Osten

Edwin Arnold

Niranjan Pal

Himansu Rai

Himansu Rai

Hansheinrich Dransmann

Willi Kiermeier

Josef Wirsching

Devika Rani

Charu Roy

Bertl Schultes