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