Kundun

(1997)Directed by Martin Scorsese134 min · PG-13Drama, History
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

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.

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarongas Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpoas Mother
Gyurme Tethongas Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Linas Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzinas Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichangas Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjaras Lobsang (5-10)
Tenzin Lodoeas Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatsoas Lama of Sera
Losang Gyatsoas The messenger
Sonam Phuntsokas Reting Rinpoche
Gyatso Lukhangas Lord Chamberlain
Losang Samtenas Master of the Kitchen
Jigme Tsarongas Taktra Rimpoche
Tenzin Trinleyas Ling Rimpoche
Namgay Dorjeeas Kashag/Nobleman #1
Phintso Thondenas Kashag/Nobleman #2
Chewang Tsering Ngokhangas Layman #1
Jamyang Tenzinas Norbu Thundrup
Tashi Dhondupas Lobsang (Adult)
Jampa Lungtokas Nechung Oracle
Karma Wangchukas Deformed Face Bodyguard
Kim Chanas Second Chinese General