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