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