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