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