Papilio Buddha

Papilio Buddha

2013 · 108 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

A band of displaced untouchables in Western Ghats of India embrace Buddhism in order to escape from caste oppression.

Directed by Jayan Cherian · Written by Jayan Cherian

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