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