The Light of Asia

The Light of Asia

1925
1h 37m
6.4

6.4/10

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Drama
Overview

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.

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Language: HI

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Production Information

Production Companies
Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka) Great Eastern Film Corporation Himansu Rai Film
Production Countries
Germany India
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Original Title Prem Sanyas
Release Date October 22, 1925
Status Released
Language HI
IMDb ID tt0016240

Cast

Seeta Devi
Seeta Devi

Gopa

Himansu Rai
Himansu Rai

Gautama

Sarada Ukil
Sarada Ukil

King Suddhodhana

Rani Bala
Rani Bala

Queen Maya

Prafulla Roy
Prafulla Roy

Devadatta

Modhu Bose
Modhu Bose

Mrinalini Devi
Mrinalini Devi

Sunalini Devi
Sunalini Devi

Sushil Ghosh
Sushil Ghosh

Sundar Rajam
Sundar Rajam

Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo
Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo

Key Crew

Franz Osten
Director
Himansu Rai
Director
Edwin Arnold
Writer
Niranjan Pal
Writer
Himansu Rai
Producer