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