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