Asoka traces the life of Emperor Asoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya
who ascended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century BC. To extend the borders
of his empire, Asoka waged one of the bloodiest wars in history with the
neihgbouring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated. Confronted
by the aftermath of his conquest in which hundreds of thousands lost their
lives, Asoka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate
his life to spreading the teachings of Budhism across the world. This is a story
based on legends. This film does not claim to be a complete historical account
of Asoka’s life but an attempt to follow his journey.
