TMDb6.5 / 10

The Light of Asia (1925)

Name: The Light of Asia
Director: Himansu Rai
Genre: Drama
Released: 1925-10-22
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala, Prafulla Roy

97 min · Germany, India · Dir. Himansu Rai

Drama 1925 movies

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.