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