Movie
Kundun
Released: December 25, 1997 (1997)
Runtime: 134 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong as Dalai Lama (Adult)
Age at release: Unknown
- Tencho Gyalpo as Mother
Age at release: Unknown
- Tsewang Migyur Khangsar as Father
Age at release: Unknown
- Gyurme Tethong as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Age at release: Unknown
- Robert Lin as Chairman Mao
Age at release: Unknown
- Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin as Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Age at release: Unknown
- Tenzin Yeshi Paichang as Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Age at release: Unknown
- Tenzin Topjar as Lobsang (5-10)
Age at release: Unknown
- Tenzin Lodoe as Takster
Age at release: Unknown
- Geshi Yeshi Gyatso as Lama of Sera
Age at release: Unknown
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- Kim Chan as Second Chinese General
Age at release: 79
- Henry Yuk as General Tan
Age at release: 47
- Losang Samten as Master of the Kitchen
Age at release: 44
- Losang Gyatso as The messenger
Age at release: Unknown
- Sonam Phuntsok as Reting Rinpoche
Age at release: Unknown
- Gyatso Lukhang as Lord Chamberlain
Age at release: Unknown
- Jigme Tsarong as Taktra Rimpoche
Age at release: Unknown
- Tenzin Trinley as Ling Rimpoche
Age at release: Unknown
- Namgay Dorjee as Kashag/Nobleman #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Phintso Thonden as Kashag/Nobleman #2
Age at release: Unknown
- Chewang Tsering Ngokhang as Layman #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Jamyang Tenzin as Norbu Thundrup
Age at release: Unknown
- Tashi Dhondup as Lobsang (Adult)
Age at release: Unknown
- Jampa Lungtok as Nechung Oracle
Age at release: Unknown
- Ngawang Kaldan as Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi
Age at release: Unknown
- Jurme Wangda as Prime Minister Lukhangwa
Age at release: Unknown
- Salden Kunga as Tibetan Doctor
Age at release: Unknown
- John Wong as Chinese Comrade
Age at release: Unknown
- Gawa Youngdung as Old Woman
Age at release: Unknown
- Tenzin Rampa as Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)
Age at release: Unknown