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The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy. - Kundun
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Title: Kundun

Release Date: 25 Dec 1997

Runtime: 2h 14m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Touchstone Pictures, Dune Films, De Fina-Cappa, StudioCanal, AMLF, Cappa/De Fina Productions, Cappa Productions

Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Dune Films, De Fina-Cappa, StudioCanal, AMLF, Cappa/De Fina Productions, Cappa Productions

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (451 votes)

Cast

  • Dalai Lama (Adult): Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
  • Mother: Tencho Gyalpo
  • Father: Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
  • Dalai Lama (Age 12): Gyurme Tethong
  • Chairman Mao: Robert Lin
  • Dalai Lama (Age 5): Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
  • Dalai Lama (Aged 2): Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
  • Lobsang (5-10): Tenzin Topjar
  • Takster: Tenzin Lodoe
  • Lama of Sera: Geshi Yeshi Gyatso
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