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Kundun

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

★ 6.8 (463 votes) | 1997 | 2h 14m
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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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date December 25, 1997
  • Budget $28,000,000
  • Revenue $5,684,789
  • Production Touchstone Pictures, Dune Films, De Fina-Cappa, StudioCanal, AMLF, Cappa/De Fina Productions, Cappa Productions

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