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