Kundun

6.8 1997 Martin Scorsese 2h 14m
Drama History
Kundun

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 Tsarong Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo Tencho Gyalpo Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar Tsewang Migyur Khangsar Father
Gyurme Tethong Gyurme Tethong Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin Robert Lin Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang Tenzin Yeshi Paichang Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar Lobsang (5-10)

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