Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Keanu Reeves | ... | Siddhartha | |
Ruocheng Ying | ... | Lama Norbu (as Ying Ruocheng) | |
Chris Isaak | ... | Dean Conrad | |
Alex Wiesendanger | ... | Jesse Conrad | |
Raju Lal | ... | Raju | |
Greishma Makar Singh | ... | Gita | |
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Sogyal Rinpoche | ... | Kenpo Tenzin |
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Ven. Khyongla Rato Rinpoche | ... | Abbot |
Bridget Fonda | ... | Lisa Conrad | |
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Ven. Geshe Tsultim Gyelsen | ... | Lama Dorje |
Jo Champa | ... | Maria | |
Jigme Kunsang | ... | Champa | |
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Thubtem Jampa | ... | Punzo |
Surekha Sikri | ... | Sonali | |
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T.K. Lama | ... | Sangay |
Lama Norbu comes to Seattle in search of the reincarnation of his dead teacher, Lama Dorje. His search leads him to young Jesse Conrad, Raju, a waif from Kathmandu, and an upper class Indian girl. Together, they journey to Bhutan where the three children must undergo a test to prove which is the true reincarnation. Interspersed with this, is the story of Siddharta, later known as the Buddha. It traces his spiritual journey from ignorance to true enlightenment. Written by Samantha Santa Maria <TE7441667@ntuvax.ntu.ac.sg>
This was a very enjoyable movie. If for nothing else, it is worth watching for the beautiful scenes. I was fascinated watching Keanu as Siddhartha. He really seemed to lose himself in the role. I would really recommend this movie when you are in the mood for something gentle, beautiful to look at and at the same time, providing an interesting insight into the Buddhist world.