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