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A Buddha (2005)

Movie ★ 7.6 115 min

Drama

Un Buda follows two brothers orphaned as children when their parents were taken by the military during the "Dirty Wars" of the 1970s in Argentina. Tomas is now a drifting and withdrawn young man who experiments with ascetic practices and has an instinctive compassion for others. His older brother Rafael is a university philosophy professor, detached and alone. Their struggles with each other and the world around them in Buenos Aires take a dramatic turn when they find themselves at a rural Zen center.

Diego Rafecas Director

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Released
July 14, 2005
Runtime
115 min
IMDb
tt0428283
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Cast

Carolina Fal Carolina Fal Laura Diego Rafecas Rafael Luis Ziembrowski Luis Ziembrowski Rata Agustín markert Tomás Julieta Cardinali Julieta Cardinali Sol Nelly Prince Nelly Prince Lela Tina Serrano Tina Serrano Lucy Boy Olmi Boy Olmi Papá Vera Carnevale Vera Carnevale Layla

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Buddha about?
Un Buda follows two brothers orphaned as children when their parents were taken by the military during the "Dirty Wars" of the 1970s in Argentina. Tomas is now a drifting and withdrawn young man who experiments with ascetic practices and has an instinctive compassion for others. His older brother Rafael is a university philosophy professor, detached and alone. Their struggles with each other and the world around them in Buenos Aires take a dramatic turn when they find themselves at a rural Zen center.
Who directed A Buddha?
A Buddha was directed by Diego Rafecas.
Who stars in A Buddha?
A Buddha stars Carolina Fal, Diego Rafecas, Luis Ziembrowski, Agustín markert.
When was A Buddha released?
A Buddha is a 2005 drama film.
Where can I watch A Buddha?
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