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