The Ring of the Buddha
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Martin Maria Abram
Toni Hagen (jung)
Sonia Mehta
Sarasvati Tapa
Jayananda 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
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His Majesty Birendra Bir Bikram Sha Dev
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jochen Breitenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandra Hörg
- Original Score
- Oliver Heise
- Original Title
- The Ring of the Buddha
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Udo Grube Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jochen Breitenstein
Sandra Hörg
Oliver Heise
Antonio Paladino
Sabine Jehne, Henink Stöve
Udo Grube
Department Leadership Roster
Udo Grube
Producer
Sabine Jehne
Editor
Jochen Breitenstein
Director
Henink Stöve
Editor
Sandra Hörg
Writer
Antonio Paladino
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ring of the Buddha
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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 principal cast of The Ring of the Buddha includes Toni Hagen, Martin Maria Abram, Sonia Mehta, Jayananda Lama, Sangita Shrestha-Einhaus.
When was The Ring of the Buddha released and how long is it?
The Ring of the Buddha was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ring of the Buddha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ring of the Buddha was composed by Oliver Heise.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ring of the Buddha?
The Ring of the Buddha holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).