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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: December 25, 1997

Runtime: 134 minutes

Genres: Drama, History

Rating: ⭐ 6.8/10 (457 votes)

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Cast

  • Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

    Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

    Dalai Lama (Adult)

  • Tencho Gyalpo

    Tencho Gyalpo

    Mother

  • Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

    Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

    Father

  • 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)

  • Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

    Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

    Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

  • Kim Chan

    Kim Chan

    Second Chinese General

  • Henry Yuk

    Henry Yuk

    General Tan

  • Ken Leung

    Ken Leung

    (voice)

  • Yoon C. Joyce

    Yoon C. Joyce

    Chinese soldier (uncredited)

  • Ben Wang

    Ben Wang

    General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)