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