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Kundun (1997)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 12,796 users
Metascore:
74/100
Reviews: 107 user | 81 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com
From childhood until adulthood, Tibet's 14th dalai lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems. Director:Martin ScorseseWriter:Melissa Mathison |
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Cast
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Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong | ... | |
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Gyurme Tethong | ... | |
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Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin | ... | |
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Tenzin Yeshi Paichang | ... | |
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Tencho Gyalpo | ... |
Mother
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Tenzin Topjar | ... |
Lobsang (5-10)
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Tsewang Migyur Khangsar | ... |
Father
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Tenzin Lodoe | ... |
Takster
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Geshi Yeshi Gyatso | ... |
Lama of Sera
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Losang Gyatso | ... |
The Messenger
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Sonam Phuntsok | ... |
Reting Rimpoche
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Gyatso Lukhang | ... |
Lord Chamberlain
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Lobsang Samten | ... |
Master of the Kitchen
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Jigme Tsarong | ... |
Taktra Rimpoche
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Tenzin Trinley | ... |
Ling Rimpoche
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Storyline
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 of Tibet. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since. Written by Deki
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The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy. See more »Parents Guide:
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Кундун See more »Box Office
Budget:
$28,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$72,095 (USA) (28 December 1997) (2 Screens)Gross:
$5,532,301 (USA) (29 March 1998)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Revealing mistakes: When Kundun is dreaming that he is surrounded by monks slaughtered by the Chinese, the "dead" monk closest to him moves his eyelids. See more »Quotes
Dalai Lama: Thus by the virtue that has collected through all that I have done may the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away.See more »
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