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Kundun

PG-1319972h 14mMartin Scorsese

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"The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy."

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

DramaHistory
ChinaBuddhismBuddhist MonkMountainTibetLhasaBuddha

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kundun (1997) about?

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

Who stars in Kundun?

Kundun stars Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong (Dalai Lama (Adult)), Tencho Gyalpo (Mother), Tsewang Migyur Khangsar (Father), Gyurme Tethong (Dalai Lama (Age 12)), Robert Lin (Chairman Mao). The film was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is Kundun?

Kundun has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Where can I watch Kundun?

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