Kundun

Drama, History

1997

PG-13 | 134 minutes

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 image
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Tencho Gyalpo image
Tencho Gyalpo
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar image
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
Gyurme Tethong image
Gyurme Tethong
Robert Lin image
Robert Lin
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin image
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang image
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
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Kundun
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