The Light of Asia

Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace Prince Gautama Rai is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside But he is destined to learn greater truths shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom he abandons his privileged existence and his wife Gopa Seeta Devi to become a wandering teacher eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism Featuring superimposed images and deepfocus shots that were highly impressive for the time Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica which helped make it a considerable success in Europe