1997
6.8 (457 votes)
2h 14m
Genres
Drama
History
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
Dune Films
De Fina-Cappa
StudioCanal
AMLF
Cappa/De Fina Productions
Cappa Productions
Dune Films
De Fina-Cappa
StudioCanal
AMLF
Cappa/De Fina Productions
Cappa Productions
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.
Key Crew
Director: Martin Scorsese
Screenplay: Melissa Mathison
Producer: Barbara De Fina
Director of Photography: Roger Deakins
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)
Videos
Kundun Theatrical Trailer
