Kundun

• 6.824 Drama
• 1997-12-25
• 134 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)) Tenzin Topjar (Lobsang (5-10)) Tenzin Lodoe (Takster) Geshi Yeshi Gyatso (Lama of Sera)

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writer:

Melissa Mathison