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