Kundun 1997

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.

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The 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)

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Tenzin Topjar Lobsang (5-10)

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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 Rinpoche

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Gyatso Lukhang Lord Chamberlain

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Losang Samten Master of the Kitchen

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