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