Kundun
Release date: Dec 25, 1997
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.
DramaHistory
Top Cast
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Mother
Father
Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Chairman Mao
Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Lobsang (5-10)
Takster
Lama of Sera
The messenger
Reting Rinpoche
Lord Chamberlain
Master of the Kitchen
Taktra Rimpoche
Ling Rimpoche
Kashag/Nobleman #1
Kashag/Nobleman #2
Layman #1
Norbu Thundrup
Lobsang (Adult)
Nechung Oracle
Deformed Face Bodyguard
Second Chinese General
General Tan
Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi
Prime Minister Lukhangwa
Tibetan Doctor
Chinese Comrade
Old Woman
Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)
Indian Soldier
(voice)
Chinese soldier (uncredited)
Monk (uncredited)
General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
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