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

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult)

Tencho Gyalpo
Mother

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
Father

Gyurme Tethong
Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin
Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Kim Chan
Second Chinese General

Henry Yuk
General Tan

Ken Leung
(voice)

Yoon C. Joyce
Chinese soldier (uncredited)

Ben Wang
General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
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