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.
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
Crew
DirectorMartin Scorsese
Trailers & Videos
Details
Release DateDecember 25, 1997
Budget$28,000,000
Revenue$5,684,789
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin, Tibetan
StudiosTouchstone Pictures, Cappa/De Fina Productions
