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1997

Kundun

Directed by Martin Scorsese
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.

Duration

2h 14m

Released

December 25, 1997

Revenue

$5,684,789

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6.8

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Cast37

  • Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
  • Tencho Gyalpo
  • Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
  • Gyurme Tethong
  • Robert Lin
  • Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
  • Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
  • Tenzin Topjar
  • Tenzin Lodoe

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