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 nation. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.
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The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy. 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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Directors
Martin Scorsese
Writers
Melissa Mathison
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
Production
Touchstone Pictures, Cappa/De Fina Productions
Languages
Mandarin, English, Tibetan
Countries
United States of America
