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Kundun

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… Read more

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Kundun

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Movie · Drama · History · PG-13

1997 · 2h 14m · ★ 49% (59K)

The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

Director: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

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.

Director

Martin Scorsese

Production

Touchstone Pictures, Cappa/De Fina Productions

Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang, Tenzin Topjar, Tenzin Lodoe, Geshi Yeshi Gyatso, Losang Gyatso, Sonam Phuntsok, Gyatso Lukhang, Losang Samten, Jigme Tsarong, Tenzin Trinley, Namgay Dorjee, Phintso Thonden, Chewang Tsering Ngokhang, Jamyang Tenzin

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