Kundun

1080p 134 min 1997 Published on, 1 year ago

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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.

Country

France

Genre

Drama History

Released

25 Dec, 1997

Main Cast

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong , Tencho Gyalpo , Tsewang Migyur Khangsar , Gyurme Tethong , Robert Lin

Supporting Cast

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin , Tenzin Yeshi Paichang , Kim Chan , Henry Yuk , Ken Leung

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