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