Buddha: The Great Departure
Originally released in 2011. Buddha: The Great Departure is a adventure/animation film. directed by Kōzō Morishita.
Starring Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, and 観世清和
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
May 28, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (72 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Animation
- Tezuka Productions
- Toei Company
- Kinoshita Group
- Warner Bros. Japan
- Toei Video Company
- Kaga Electronics
- Yomiuri Shimbun Company
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 mi...
Who directed Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure was directed by Kōzō Morishita.
How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?
Buddha: The Great Departure has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Buddha: The Great Departure released?
Buddha: The Great Departure was released on May 28, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buddha: The Great Departure?
The main cast of Buddha: The Great Departure includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ai Orikasa.