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Kundun 1997

“The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.”

★ 6.8 2h 14m DramaHistory

Directed by Martin Scorsese

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From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

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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

Robert Lin Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Tenzin Topjar Lobsang (5-10)

Tenzin Lodoe Takster

Geshi Yeshi Gyatso Lama of Sera

Losang Gyatso The messenger

Sonam Phuntsok Reting Rinpoche

Gyatso Lukhang Lord Chamberlain

Losang Samten Master of the Kitchen

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