Kundun
1997 • 2h 14m
68%
“The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.”
Overview
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.
Drama
History
Release Date
12/25/1997
Status
Released
Original Title
Kundun
Runtime
2h 14m
Budget
$28,000,000
Revenue
$5,684,789
Language
EN
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
Cappa/De Fina Productions
