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