Kundun Poster

Kundun

68.25% | December 25, 1997 | Drama, History

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.

Featured Crew

Melissa Mathison
Screenplay
Barbara De Fina
Producer
Martin Scorsese
Director

Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Gyurme Tethong
Gyurme Tethong
Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
Robert Lin
Chairman Mao