Aśoka 2001

Overview

Asoka is a 2001 film classified under the genres of action, adventure, drama, history, romance, and war. The narrative follows a young Prince Asoka as he strives to refine his combat abilities while navigating complex family conflicts. When a struggle with one of his step-brothers escalates, his mother insists that he flee to preserve his life. During his time away, Asoka encounters a woman named Kaurwaki. He falls in love with her and is subsequently compelled to utilize his warrior skills to ensure her protection. The story progresses through a dangerous and heartbreaking series of conspiracies. These challenging experiences eventually lead Asoka to undergo a transformation, ultimately resulting in his decision to embrace a Buddhist path. The film has a runtime of two hours and fifty-five minutes and was released in the United States on September 13, 2001. It carries a rating of R and is accompanied by the tagline, Only the dead have seen the end of war.