Kundun

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong Dalai Lama (Adult)

Tencho Gyalpo Mother

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar Father

Gyurme Tethong Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin Chairman Mao