The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.
From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.
Kundun (1997) is a drama and history film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on December 25, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar and Gyurme Tethong. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 513 ratings.
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Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
as Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
as Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
as Father
Gyurme Tethong
as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
as Chairman Mao
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
Directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Melissa Mathison, produced by Barbara De Fina.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 513 ratings.
If anyone were ever to question the undoubted skill of cinematographer Roger Deakins, then they need only watch this beautifully crafted story of the youth of the 14th Dalai Lama. Filmed in the Moroccan Atlas mountains, for obvious reasons, Martin Scorsese provides us with a lavish, colourful and thought-provoking postulation on just how this young man was selected, after a four year search, to become the venerated…
Reviewed on September 6, 2022
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The main cast of Kundun (1997) includes Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong and Robert Lin. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Kundun was released on December 25, 1997 and runs for 2h 14m.
Kundun (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 513 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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