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