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