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