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