Kundun (1997)

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

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

• Released: 1997-12-25
• Genres: Drama, History
• Runtime: 2h 14m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 513 votes

Directed by Martin Scorsese.

Top cast

• Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong as Dalai Lama (Adult)
• Tencho Gyalpo as Mother
• Tsewang Migyur Khangsar as Father
• Gyurme Tethong as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
• Robert Lin as Chairman Mao
• Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin as Dalai Lama (Age 5)
• Tenzin Yeshi Paichang as Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
• Tenzin Topjar as Lobsang (5-10)
• Tenzin Lodoe as Takster
• Geshi Yeshi Gyatso as Lama of Sera

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Kundun

• Australia: rent on JustWatch TV

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