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