Kundun
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.
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12/25/1997Runtime
134 minsOverview
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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EnglishBudget
$28,000,000Revenue
$5,684,789Homepage
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A meditative portrait of spiritual awakening amid political upheaval, following the Dalai Lama's journey from childhood recognition to exile. Scorsese's reverent visual approach transforms a historical account into a deeply introspective meditation on compassion and resistance.
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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
Losang Gyatso
The messenger
Sonam Phuntsok
Reting Rinpoche
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