Kundun Poster

Kundun

The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

PG-13 Drama History

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

Writer: Melissa Mathison

Release Date:
December 25, 1997
Ratings:
6.8 / 10
Director:
Martin Scorsese
Companies:
Touchstone Pictures

Overview

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.