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.

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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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