Kundun

Kundun

1997 · 134 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.8 (520 votes)
Dir. Martin Scorsese · Starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin · Music Philip Glass

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

DramaHistory

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

VIBE

A visually stunning and deeply spiritual journey. It feels like a sacred pilgrimage, unfolding with a quiet reverence and a profound sense of loss. The film is a contemplative, serene experience, steeped in Buddhist philosophy and the beauty of the Tibetan landscape.

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