Buddha: The Great Departure (2011)
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.
Cast
- Sayuri Yoshinaga - Narration / Chapra's Mother (voice)
- Masato Sakai - Chapra (voice)
- 観世清和 - King Suddhodana (voice)
- Hidetaka Yoshioka - Siddhartha Gotama / Buddha (voice)
- Ai Orikasa - Childhood Siddhartha (voice)
- Junko Takeuchi - Childhood Chapra (voice)
- Tessyo Genda - General Budai (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara - Bandaka (voice)
- Ikue Otani - Tatta (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai - Naradatta (voice)
Screenplay
- Osamu Tezuka (Author)
- Reiko Yoshida (Screenplay)
Themes
Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Historical Figures and Biographies, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Epic Historical Stories, Historical Enigmas and Hidden Treasures
Keywords
historical figure, based on manga, historical, journey, anime, war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buddha: The Great Departure about?
- 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.
- Who directed Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure was directed by Kōzō Morishita.
- Who stars in Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ai Orikasa, Junko Takeuchi.
- How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Buddha: The Great Departure?
- Buddha: The Great Departure is a Adventure, Animation, Drama, History film.
- Where was Buddha: The Great Departure produced?
- Buddha: The Great Departure was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Buddha: The Great Departure?
- The themes of Buddha: The Great Departure include: Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Historical Figures and Biographies, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Epic Historical Stories, Historical Enigmas and Hidden Treasures.