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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 .. Read more

Starring Keanu Reeves, Chris Isaak, Bridget Fonda
Director Bernardo Bertolucci
Genres Drama

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Little Buddha

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.

Starring Keanu Reeves, Chris Isaak, Bridget Fonda
Director Bernardo Bertolucci
Studio OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 58 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate PG.gif
Genres Drama
Language English
Released DVD: 03 Jul 2006
Production year: 1993
Format DVD

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  • Nine-year-old Jesse (Wiesendanger), son of Seattle teacher Fonda and architect Isaak is identified as a possible... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

  • Visually stunning....Reeves makes for a surprisingly watchable and dashing Siddhartha

    • Variety
    • Posted 08 Oct 2007

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  • 10 out of 10 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Little Buddha's big impact

    I can say that I have seen the film twice and enjoyed it both times. The film makes you think and ponder; which is a good thing in this era. 'Little Buddha' runs on three levels: A modern search in the west for the reincarnation of a Lama, [which is interesting]. Next it challenges your own thinking on modern life. Finally it gives information, in a simple and clear way, on the origin of Buddhism and some of its wise teachings. I would say that seeing this film would benefit any thinking person.

      • Stuart Viewer from Bristol
      • Posted 21 Jul 2006 10:12

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    A different twist to Budhism

    I enjoyed this film. I found it quite moving. It also held my interest quite well. Monks coming to america in search of their reincarnated fellow man was quite interesting.

      • A customer from Petetborough, England
      • Posted 14 Nov 2006 20:41

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