Kundun (1997)

  • PG-13
  • 12/11/1997 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 14m

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

Overview

From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

Melissa Mathison

Screenplay

Martin Scorsese

Director

Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong's headshot

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo's headshot

Tencho Gyalpo

Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar's headshot

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

Father
Gyurme Tethong's headshot

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin's headshot

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin's headshot

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang's headshot

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar's headshot

Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

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