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
Ben Wangas General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
Tsewang Migyur Khangsaras Father
Kim Chanas Second Chinese General
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzinas Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichangas Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Yoon C. Joyceas Chinese soldier (uncredited)
Ken Leungas (voice)
Gyurme Tethongas Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Henry Yukas General Tan
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarongas Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpoas Mother
Robert Linas Chairman MaoCrew
" />Martin ScorseseDirector
" />Randall BalsmeyerTitle Designer
" />Dante FerrettiCostume Design, Production Design
" />Roger DeakinsDirector of Photography
" />Philip GlassOriginal Music Composer
" />Ellen LewisCasting
" />Francesca Lo SchiavoSet Decoration
" />Thelma SchoonmakerEditor
" />Stefano Maria MioniStunts
" />Melissa MathisonScreenplay, Co-Producer