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.

Cast

Toni Hagen

as Self

Martin Maria Abram

as Toni Hagen (jung)

Sonia Mehta

as Sarasvati Tapa

Jaya Nanda Lama

as Aila Sherpa

Sangita Shrestha-Einhaus

as Hoteldirektor

Deepak Shrestha

as Hotel Rezeptionist

Lt. Col. Madan K.C.

as Helikopterpilot

Subash Gajurel

as Indischer Grenzsoldat

Choying Drolma

as Junger Nun (Übersetzer)

Tenzin Gyatso

as Self

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