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Kundun(1997)

PG-1312/25/1997 (US)DramaHistory2h 14m
68%

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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.

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Movie Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong photo

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Dalai Lama (Adult)

Gyurme Tethong photo

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin photo

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin photo

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang photo

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Tenzin Topjar photo

Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

Geshi Yeshi Gyatso photo

Geshi Yeshi Gyatso

Lama of Sera

Losang Gyatso photo

Losang Gyatso

The messenger

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$28,000,000.00

Revenue$5,684,789.00

Production CompanyTouchstone Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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