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