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