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Kundun

(1997-12-25)

1997-12-25 • DramaHistory • 2h 14m

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Kundun (1997-12-25)

1997-12-25 • DramaHistory • 2h 14m

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.

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.

About

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$28,000,000

Revenue

$5,684,789

Production Companies

Touchstone PicturesDune FilmsDe Fina-CappaStudioCanalAMLFCappa/De Fina ProductionsCappa Productions

About

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$28,000,000

Revenue

$5,684,789

Production

Touchstone Pictures

Dune Films

De Fina-Cappa

StudioCanal

AMLF

Cappa/De Fina Productions

Cappa Productions

Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Tenzin Thuthob ...

Dalai Lama (Adult)

Tencho Gyalpo

Tencho Gyalpo

Mother

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

Tsewang Migyur ...

Father

Gyurme Tethong

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Tulku Jamyang K...

Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Tenzin Yeshi Pa...

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

Tenzin Lodoe

Takster

Geshi Yeshi Gya...

Lama of Sera

Losang Gyatso

The messenger

Sonam Phuntsok

Reting Rinpoche

Gyatso Lukhang

Lord Chamberlain

Losang Samten

Master of the Kitchen

Jigme Tsarong

Taktra Rimpoche

Tenzin Trinley

Ling Rimpoche

Namgay Dorjee

Kashag/Nobleman #1

Phintso Thonden

Kashag/Nobleman #2

Chewang Tsering...

Layman #1

Jamyang Tenzin

Norbu Thundrup

Tashi Dhondup

Lobsang (Adult)

Jampa Lungtok

Nechung Oracle

Kim Chan

Kim Chan

Second Chinese General

Henry Yuk

Henry Yuk

General Tan

Ngawang Kaldan

Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi

Jurme Wangda

Prime Minister Lukhangwa

Salden Kunga

Tibetan Doctor

John Wong

Chinese Comrade

Gawa Youngdung

Old Woman

Tenzin Rampa

Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)

Vyas Ananthakri...

Indian Soldier

Stanley Ipkiss

Ken Leung

Ken Leung

(voice)

Yoon C. Joyce

Yoon C. Joyce

Chinese soldier (uncredited)

Ben Wang

Ben Wang

General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)

Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Tenzin Thuthob ...

Dalai Lama (Adult)

Tencho Gyalpo

Tencho Gyalpo

Mother

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

Tsewang Migyur ...

Father

Gyurme Tethong

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Tulku Jamyang K...

Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Tenzin Yeshi Pa...

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

Tenzin Lodoe

Takster

Geshi Yeshi Gya...

Lama of Sera

Losang Gyatso

The messenger

Sonam Phuntsok

Reting Rinpoche

Gyatso Lukhang

Lord Chamberlain

Losang Samten

Master of the Kitchen

Jigme Tsarong

Taktra Rimpoche

Tenzin Trinley

Ling Rimpoche

Namgay Dorjee

Kashag/Nobleman #1

Phintso Thonden

Kashag/Nobleman #2

Chewang Tsering...

Layman #1

Jamyang Tenzin

Norbu Thundrup

Tashi Dhondup

Lobsang (Adult)

Jampa Lungtok

Nechung Oracle

Kim Chan

Kim Chan

Second Chinese General

Henry Yuk

Henry Yuk

General Tan

Ngawang Kaldan

Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi

Jurme Wangda

Prime Minister Lukhangwa

Salden Kunga

Tibetan Doctor

John Wong

Chinese Comrade

Gawa Youngdung

Old Woman

Tenzin Rampa

Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)

Vyas Ananthakri...

Indian Soldier

Stanley Ipkiss

Ken Leung

Ken Leung

(voice)

Yoon C. Joyce

Yoon C. Joyce

Chinese soldier (uncredited)

Ben Wang

Ben Wang

General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)

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