Kundun
Kundun

Kundun

The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

6.8134 min
DramaHistory

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 12/25/1997

Runtime: 134 min

Director: Martin Scorsese

Writers: Melissa Mathison

Top Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Dalai Lama (Adult)

Tencho Gyalpo

Tencho Gyalpo

Mother

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

Father

Gyurme Tethong

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Kim Chan

Kim Chan

Second Chinese General

Henry Yuk

Henry Yuk

General Tan

Ken Leung

Ken Leung

(voice)

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