Kundun
Kundun

Kundun (1997)

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

6.8 (479 votes)
2h 14m
December 25, 1997
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

Martin Scorsese

Writers

Melissa Mathison

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Original Title

Kundun

Status

Released

Budget

$28,000,000

Revenue

$5,684,789

Production

Touchstone Pictures, Cappa/De Fina Productions