Buddha: The Great Departure (2011)
Buddha: The Great Departure is a 2011 Japanese-language adventure film directed by Kouzou Morishita, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai and 観世清和.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Buddha: The Great Departure released?
Buddha: The Great Departure was released on 28 May 2011.
How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure runs 1h 51m.
Who made Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure was directed by Kouzou Morishita.
Cast
- Sayuri Yoshinaga as Narration / Chapra's Mother (voice)
- Masato Sakai as Chapra (voice)
- 観世清和 as King Suddhodana (voice)
- Hidetaka Yoshioka as Siddhartha Gotama / Buddha (voice)
- Ai Orikasa as Childhood Siddhartha (voice)
- Junko Takeuchi as Childhood Chapra (voice)
- Tessyo Genda as General Budai (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Bandaka (voice)
- Ikue Otani as Tatta (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Naradatta (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Migaila (voice)
- Tomoka Kurotani as Princess Marikka (voice)