Kundun

Kundun is a 1997 American epic biographical film written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Martin Scorsese.
==Plot==
In 1937, a two-and-a-half year old boy from a simple family in Tibet was recognized as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, and destined to become the spiritual and political leader of his people. Director Martin Scorsese brings to the screen the true story of the Dalai Lama. Told through the eyes of His Holiness, "Kundun" brings to life the account of the Dalai Lama's early life, from childhood through the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his journey into exile.
==Cast==
*Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong as the Dalai Lama (Adult)
*Gyurme Tethong as the Dalai Lama (Age 12)
*Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin as the Dalai Lama (Age 5)
*Tenzin Yeshi Paichang as the Dalai Lama (Age 2)
*Tencho Gyalpo as the Dalai Lama's mother
*Tenzin Topjar as Lobsang (age 5 to 10)
*Tsewang Migyur Khangsar as the Dalai Lama's father
*Tenzin Lodoe as Takster Rinpoche
*Tsering Lhamo as Tsering Dolma
*Geshi Yeshi Gyatso as the Lama of Sera
*Losang Gyatso as The Messenger (as Lobsang Gyatso)
*Sonam Phuntsok as Reting Rinpoche
*Gyatso Lukhang as Lord Chamberlain
*Lobsang Samten as Master of the Kitchen
*Jigme Tsarong as Taktra Rinpoche (as Tsewang Jigme Tsarong)
*Tenzin Trinley as Ling Rinpoche
*Robert Lin as chairman Mao Zedong
*Jurme Wangda as Prime Minister Lukhangwa
*Jill Hsia as Little Girl
Category:1997 films
Category:1990s films
Category:American films
Category:English-language films
Category:American epic films
Category:Epic films
Category:American biographical films
Category:Biographical films
Category:Rated PG-13
Category:Films written by Melissa Mathison
Category:Films produced by Barbara De Fina
Category:Films directed by Martin Scorsese