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