The Light of AsiaMovie
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.
About The Light of Asia
The Light of Asia is a 1925 drama movie directed by Himansu Rai, Franz Osten.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 37m, production credits from Germany, India, an original language code of HI.
The credited cast includes Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
