Kundun
Kundun
Release: 1997-12-25·Runtime: 134m·★ 6.8
DramaHistory
The Tibetans refer to the Dalai Lama as 'Kundun', which means 'The Presence'. He was forced to escape from his native home, Tibet, when communist China invaded and enforced an oppressive regime upon the peaceful nation. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
Cappa/De Fina Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Yoon C. Joyceas Chinese soldier (uncredited)
Tencho Gyalpoas Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsaras Father
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzinas Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Henry Yukas General Tan
Robert Linas Chairman Mao
Ben Wangas General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichangas Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Kim Chanas Second Chinese General
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarongas Dalai Lama (Adult)
Gyurme Tethongas Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Ken Leungas (voice)Crew
" />Stefano Maria MioniStunts
" />Francesca Lo SchiavoSet Decoration
" />Melissa MathisonScreenplay, Co-Producer
" />Thelma SchoonmakerEditor
" />Dante FerrettiProduction Design, Costume Design
" />Randall BalsmeyerTitle Designer
" />Martin ScorseseDirector
" />Roger DeakinsDirector of Photography
" />Philip GlassOriginal Music Composer