Kundun(1997)
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.
Synopsis
From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Where to watch Kundun
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Trailer
Cast
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
Father
Gyurme Tethong
Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar
Lobsang (5-10)
Tenzin Lodoe
Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatso
Lama of Sera
Losang Gyatso
The messenger
Sonam Phuntsok
Reting Rinpoche
Gyatso Lukhang
Lord Chamberlain
Losang Samten
Master of the Kitchen
Jigme Tsarong
Taktra Rimpoche
Tenzin Trinley
Ling Rimpoche
Namgay Dorjee
Kashag/Nobleman #1
Phintso Thonden
Kashag/Nobleman #2
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Kundun was released in 1997.
How long is Kundun?+
Kundun runs for 134 minutes (2 hours and 14 minutes).
Who directed Kundun?+
Kundun was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in Kundun?+
Kundun stars Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong and Robert Lin.
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Kundun holds a 6.8/10 rating from 518 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and history.
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