Dwelling an indolent life in an expensive palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his household from the harshness of the world outdoors. However he's destined to study higher truths: shocked to find the ache and struggling of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his spouse Gopa (Seeta Devi), to grow to be a wandering instructor, ultimately discovering enlightenment and founding Buddhism. That includes superimposed photos and deep-focus photographs that have been extremely spectacular for the time, Gentle of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a substantial success in Europe.
