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