Kundun (1997)

6.8/10 134 min Drama History

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 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)

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