Kundun
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.
Drama
History
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1997-12-25
Runtime:
2h 14m
Director:
Martin Scorsese
Writer:
Melissa Mathison
Top Cast
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
Father
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)
Tenzin Lodoe
Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatso
Lama of Sera
Losang Gyatso
The messenger
Sonam Phuntsok
Reting Rinpoche
Recommendations
57
Comedy
A Fistful of Fingers
68
Comedy
The Great Match
64
Drama
11’09”01—September 11
62
Baron Blood
59
Drama
Boxcar Bertha
74
Drama
Not One Less
69
Drama
Thriller
At Close Range
75
Drama
Gandhi
77
Adventure
Racing Extinction
65
Drama
The Girl with a Bracelet
54
Comedy
There's No Religion Anymore
72
Drama
Action
War of the Arrows
70
Drama
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
61
Comedy
Happiness Never Comes Alone
75
Animation
Comedy
Hair Love
70
Adventure
Drama
Easy Rider
70
Action
Silverado
71
Drama
Jesus Christ Superstar
65
Thriller
Fragile
66
Drama
Bringing Out the Dead