The Ring of the Buddha (2003)
Nepal 1950. A mysterious, unexplored country. The Swiss geologist Toni Hagen, was the first European to pass through the "forbidden" kingdom. He doesn't discover any mineral resources there. Yet he does uncover the mysteries of life and penetrates towards a more profound truth which lends a new dimension to his life. In the spring of 1999, Hagen returns to Nepal to keep a promise of almost 50 years: At that time a Buddhist monk had presented him with the gift of a valuable and mystical ring.
Director: Jochen Breitenstein
Genre: Adventure, Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 30, 2003
Cast
- Toni Hagen - Self
- Martin Maria Abram - Toni Hagen (jung)
- Sonia Mehta - Sarasvati Tapa
- Jaya Nanda Lama - Aila Sherpa
- Sangita Shrestha-Einhaus - Hoteldirektor
- Deepak Shrestha - Hotel Rezeptionist
- Lt. Col. Madan K.C. - Helikopterpilot
- Subash Gajurel - Indischer Grenzsoldat
- Choying Drolma - Junger Nun (Übersetzer)
- Tenzin Gyatso - Self
Screenplay
Music: Oliver Heise
Cinematography: Antonio Paladino
Editing: Sabine Jehne, Henink Stöve
Production: Udo Grube Film
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island
Keywords
nepal, himalaya mountain range, escape, buddhism, monk, search, tibet, buddha, monastery, ring
More Films by Director: Jochen Breitenstein
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ring of the Buddha about?
- Nepal 1950. A mysterious, unexplored country. The Swiss geologist Toni Hagen, was the first European to pass through the "forbidden" kingdom. He doesn't discover any mineral resources there. Yet he does uncover the mysteries of life and penetrates towards a more profound truth which lends a new dimension to his life. In the spring of 1999, Hagen returns to Nepal to keep a promise of almost 50 years: At that time a Buddhist monk had presented him with the gift of a valuable and mystical ring.
- Who directed The Ring of the Buddha?
- The Ring of the Buddha was directed by Jochen Breitenstein.
- Who stars in The Ring of the Buddha?
- The Ring of the Buddha stars Toni Hagen, Martin Maria Abram, Sonia Mehta, Jaya Nanda Lama, Sangita Shrestha-Einhaus, Deepak Shrestha.
- How long is The Ring of the Buddha?
- The Ring of the Buddha has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Ring of the Buddha?
- The Ring of the Buddha is a Adventure, Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Ring of the Buddha produced?
- The Ring of the Buddha was produced in Germany, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of The Ring of the Buddha?
- The themes of The Ring of the Buddha include: Boxing and Fighting Stories, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island.