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