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