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