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