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Buddha: The Great Departure

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.

Release DateMay 28, 2011
StatusReleased
Original Title手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-
Runtime1h 51min
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LanguageJapanese
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CountriesJapan
Production CompaniesToei AnimationTezuka Productions
Osamu Tezuka's Buddha

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Osamu Tezuka's Buddha

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

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