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