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