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
FranceMoroccoUnited States of AmericaUnited KingdomMonaco
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
Dune Films
De Fina-Cappa
StudioCanal
AMLF
Cappa/De Fina Productions
Cappa Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarongas Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpoas Mother
Gyurme Tethongas Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichangas Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Robert Linas Chairman Mao
Ken Leungas (voice)
Yoon C. Joyceas Chinese soldier (uncredited)
Tsewang Migyur Khangsaras Father
Ben Wangas General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzinas Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Kim Chanas Second Chinese General
Henry Yukas General Tan
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