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