The Ring of the Buddha 2003
6.2 / 10
The Ring of the Buddha
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.
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.
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Toni Hagen... Himself
... Toni Hagen (jung)
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Sonia Mehta... Sarasvati Tapa
JNL
Jaya Nanda Lama... Aila Sherpa
... Hoteldirektor
... Hotel Rezeptionist
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Release Date:
Jan 30, 2003 (Germany,Switzerland)
Run Time:
1hr 32`
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Original Language:
German
Production Countries:
Germany,Switzerland
Status:
Released
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The Ring of the Buddha
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Gigi Neal... Assistant Director
... Director
Cast
TH
Toni Hagen... Himself
... Toni Hagen (jung)
SM
Sonia Mehta... Sarasvati Tapa
JNL
Jaya Nanda Lama... Aila Sherpa
... Hoteldirektor
... Hotel Rezeptionist
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Lt. Col. Madan K.C.... Helikopterpilot
... Indischer Grenzsoldat
... Junger Nun (Übersetzer)
... Himself
... Himself
Produced By
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Udo Grube... Producer
... Production Manager
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