Kundun 1997

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Written by: Melissa Mathison
Release date: 1997-12-25
Runtime: 134 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.
Cast:
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult) 
Tencho Gyalpo
Tencho Gyalpo
Mother 
Gyurme Tethong
Gyurme Tethong
Dalai Lama (Age 12) 
Robert Lin
Robert Lin
Chairman Mao 
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Dalai Lama (Age 5) 
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