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Buddha: The Great Departure

In ancient India, a young prince named Siddhartha Gautama is raised in a kingdom torn apart by perpetual conflict between rival nations.

In ancient India, Siddhartha Gautama, a prince from the kingdom of Shakya, is born amidst a backdrop of constant warfare between kingdoms. As he enters puberty, he befriends Migaila, a girl from a lower social class, and begins to question the rigid class system. Later, the powerful kingdom of Kosala attacks Shakya, and Siddhartha's life is forever changed when he meets Chapra, a brave and ambitious soldier from a humble background who has risen to power through his own merits.

Info about Buddha: The Great Departure

Studio(s): Toei Animation, Tezuka Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 28, 2011

Production Country: Japan

Budget: $11,000,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Animation, Biography, Drama, History

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