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Kundun
1997 6.8 (459 votes) 2h 14m
Genres
Drama History
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
Dune Films
De Fina-Cappa
StudioCanal
AMLF
Cappa/De Fina Productions
Cappa Productions

Kundun

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

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.

Key Crew

Screenplay: Melissa Mathison

Producer: Barbara De Fina

Director: Martin Scorsese

Director of Photography: Roger Deakins

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)
Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

Videos

Kundun Theatrical Trailer

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