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