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