Kundun
1997 · Movie · 2h 14m · PG-13
DramaHistory
"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.
Ratings
TMDB
6.8/10
Key crew
- Melissa MathisonScreenplay
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Philip GlassOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tenzin Thuthob TsarongDalai Lama (Adult)
- Tencho GyalpoMother
- Tsewang Migyur KhangsarFather
- Gyurme TethongDalai Lama (Age 12)
- Robert LinChairman Mao
- Tulku Jamyang Kunga TenzinDalai Lama (Age 5)
- Tenzin Yeshi PaichangDalai Lama (Aged 2)
- Tenzin TopjarLobsang (5-10)
- Tenzin LodoeTakster
- Geshi Yeshi GyatsoLama of Sera
- Losang GyatsoThe messenger
- Sonam PhuntsokReting Rinpoche
Stills
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Themes
chinabuddhismbuddhist monkmountaintibetlhasabuddha