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