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