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