The Life of Buddha

Dec 5, 2007

1h 32m

★ 5.9

Overview

Over 2,500 years ago, one man showed the world a way to enlightenment. This beautifully produced Buddhist film by the BBC meticulously reveals the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and the spiritual transformation that turned him into the Buddha.

Genres

History

Documentary

Animation

Drama

Production Companies

Mono Film

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Cast

Gautama Buddha (voice)

Sarut Wijittranon

Yasodhara (voice)

Supattra Thiwanon

Devadatta (voice)

Khomkrit Treewimol

Ananda (voice)

Tankhun Jititsara

Aoradee (voice)

Panissara Arayaskul

Maya (voice)

Chamaiporn Jaturaput

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