KUNDUN (1997)

Kundun
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Kundun
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.
Drama, History
December 25, 1997
English
2h 14m
United States
Touchstone Pictures
$28,000,000

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.

Cast & Characters

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Dalai Lama (Adult)

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

Geshi Yeshi Gyatso

Lama of Sera

Losang Gyatso

The messenger

Sonam Phuntsok

Reting Rinpoche

Gyatso Lukhang

Lord Chamberlain

Losang Samten

Master of the Kitchen

Jigme Tsarong

Taktra Rimpoche

Tenzin Trinley

Ling Rimpoche

Namgay Dorjee

Kashag/Nobleman #1

Phintso Thonden

Kashag/Nobleman #2

Jamyang Tenzin

Norbu Thundrup

Tashi Dhondup

Lobsang (Adult)

Jampa Lungtok

Nechung Oracle

Karma Wangchuk

Deformed Face Bodyguard

Kim Chan

Second Chinese General

Henry Yuk

General Tan

Crew

Philip Glass

Original Music Composer

Roger Deakins

Director of Photography

Laura Fattori

Executive Producer

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