
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, History
- Release Date: 2011-05-28
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (71 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Toei Animation, Tezuka Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.5012
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

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)
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Trailers & Clips
Osamu Tezuka's BUDDHA 1st Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buddha: The Great Departure?▼
Buddha: The Great Departure is a Adventure, Animation, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2011-05-28.
Who are the main actors in Buddha: The Great Departure?▼
The main cast includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, 観世清和, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ai Orikasa, .
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What is the IMDb rating of Buddha: The Great Departure?▼
Buddha: The Great Departure has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 71 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Buddha: The Great Departure?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Buddha: The Great Departure?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Toei Animation, Tezuka Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Buddha: The Great Departure filmed?▼
Buddha: The Great Departure was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Buddha: The Great Departure?▼
The total runtime of Buddha: The Great Departure is 111 minutes.
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