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