

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.
Buddha: The Great Departure was directed by Kozo Morishita.
Buddha: The Great Departure holds an average rating of 7.5/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of adventure, animation and drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Buddha: The Great Departure runs for 1h 51min, and was released in 2011.
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