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The Ring of the Buddha

2003

92 minutes

AdventureDocumentaryDrama

Overview

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

Toni Hagen headshot

Toni Hagen

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Martin Maria Abram headshot

Martin Maria Abram

Toni Hagen (jung)

Sonia Mehta headshot

Sonia Mehta

Sarasvati Tapa

Jaya Nanda Lama headshot

Jaya Nanda Lama

Aila Sherpa

Sangita Shrestha-Einhaus headshot

Sangita Shrestha-Einhaus

Hoteldirektor

Deepak Shrestha headshot

Deepak Shrestha

Hotel Rezeptionist

Lt. Col. Madan K.C. headshot

Lt. Col. Madan K.C.

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Subash Gajurel headshot

Subash Gajurel

Indischer Grenzsoldat

Choying Drolma headshot

Choying Drolma

Junger Nun (Übersetzer)

Tenzin Gyatso headshot

Tenzin Gyatso

Self

His Majesty Birendra Bir Bikram Sha Dev headshot

His Majesty Birendra Bir Bikram Sha Dev

Self