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.
Full Cast of Kundun
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
as Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
as Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
as Father
Gyurme Tethong
as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
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
Losang Gyatso
as The messenger
Sonam Phuntsok
as Reting Rinpoche
Gyatso Lukhang
as Lord Chamberlain
Lobsang Samten
as Master of the Kitchen
Jigme Tsarong
as Taktra Rimpoche
Tenzin Trinley
as Ling Rimpoche
Crew of Kundun
Discover the backstage crew of Kundun →- Released on December 25, 1997