7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Aśoka (2001)
Aśoka (2001)
Overview
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by vividly portraying the horrors of war and championing a leader's transformation from ruthless conquest to an embrace of peace and compassion as state policy.
The film is an Indian historical drama with casting appropriate to its cultural and historical setting, featuring Indian actors in all roles. Its narrative explores the journey of Emperor Ashoka without explicitly engaging in modern DEI critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Princess Kaurwaki, a skilled warrior, who engages in and wins multiple close-quarters sword fights against male soldiers. Her combat prowess is demonstrated early in the film during an ambush.
The film portrays Ashoka's profound transformation from a ruthless conqueror to a proponent of peace and non-violence after embracing Buddhist principles. The narrative strongly affirms the virtues of compassion and dharma as a path to redemption and societal well-being, positioning Buddhism as a positive force for change.
The film "Aśoka" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the historical figure Ashoka the Great, his personal journey, and his romantic relationship, without touching upon queer identities or experiences.
The film "Aśoka" is a historical drama focusing on the life of Emperor Ashoka. Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The film "Asoka" is a historical drama based on the life of Emperor Ashoka. All significant historical and fictional characters are portrayed with their historically or canonically established genders, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from their source.
Asoka is a historical drama depicting the life of Emperor Ashoka the Great. All major historical and fictional characters are portrayed by actors of Indian descent, consistent with the historical setting and the characters' implied or documented racial backgrounds. No character established as one race is depicted as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.4
6.5
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