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Kundun

Kundun

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

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.

DramaHistory

Release: 1997-12-25Runtime: 134 minRating: 6.793 (486)

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)

Tenzin Lodoe

Takster

Geshi Yeshi Gyatso

Lama of Sera

Crew

Melissa Mathison

Melissa Mathison

Screenplay

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Director

Barbara De Fina

Producer

Fabrizio Sforza

Key Makeup Artist

Ahmed Hatimi

First Assistant Director

Giovanni Antonini

Special Effects

Giorgio Gregorini

Hairstylist

Barbara Pastrovich

Second Second Assistant Director

Adil Abdelwahab

Casting

Franco Ceraolo

Art Direction

Clips & Videos

Kundun Theatrical Trailer

Kundun Theatrical Trailer