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Kundun (1997)

PG-13 ★ 6.8/10 134 min Drama, History United States English
Screenplay by: Melissa Mathison
Streaming: Not available
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

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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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Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
Tencho Gyalpo Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar Father
Gyurme Tethong
Gyurme Tethong Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
Robert Lin Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar Lobsang (5-10)

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