Buddha: The Great Departure

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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Release Date

May 28, 2011

Status

Released

Original Title

手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-

Runtime

1h 51min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Osamu Tezuka's Buddha

Part of

Osamu Tezuka's Buddha

Includes: Buddha: The Great Departure, Buddha 2: The Endless Journey