Kundun is a 1997 epic biographical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Melissa Mathison. The film is based on the life of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Synopsis[]
Set between 1937 to 1959, the film follows the life of the 14th Dalai Lama from childhood to young adulthood as he deals with the happenings of Tibet, China, and India, and the various problems that arise.
Cast[]
- Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong as the Dalai Lama (Adult)
- Gyurme Tethong as the Dalai Lama (Age 12)
- Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin as the Dalai Lama (Age 5)
- Tenzin Yeshi Paichang as the Dalai Lama (Age 2)
- Tencho Gyalpo as Diki Tsering, the Dalai Lama's mother
- Tenzin Topjar as Lobsang (age 5 to 10)
- Tsewang Migyur Khangsar as the Dalai Lama's father
- Tenzin Lodoe as Takster Rinpoche, brother of the Dalai Lama
- Tsering Lhamo as Tsering Dolma
- Geshi Yeshi Gyatso as the Lama of Sera
- Losang Gyatso as The Messenger (as Lobsang Gyatso)
- Sonam Phuntsok as Jamphel Yeshe Gyaltsen, 5th Reting Rinpoche
- Gyatso Lukhang as Lord Chamberlain
- Lobsang Samten as Master of the Kitchen
- Jigme Tsarong as Taktra Rinpoche (as Tsewang Jigme Tsarong)
- Tenzin Trinley as Ling Rinpoche
- Robert Lin as Chairman Mao Zedong
- Jurme Wangda as Prime Minister Lukhangwa
- Jill Hsia as Little Girl
Trivia[]
- People associated with the film were reportedly banned from Tibet, including Harrison Ford due to having been married to Melissa Mathison.
- Martin Scorsese said that Joe Pesci wanted to be in the film.
- Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong is the actual Dalai Lama's grand nephew.
- Due to China's reaction to the movie, Disney has been very reluctant to promote the film in any way.
Videos[]
Kundun - Trailer - Martin Scorsese
