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Kundun

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

PG-13 1998 · 2h 14m · Drama, History
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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.

Theatrical
Jan 16, 1998
Box Office
$5.7M
Budget
$28.0M
Return
0.2x
DVD / Blu-ray
Oct 14, 1998
Theaters
1
Director
Martin Scorsese
Writer
Melissa Mathison
Producers
Barbara De Fina, Melissa Mathison, Laura Fattori
Music
Philip Glass
Studio
Touchstone Pictures, Cappa/De Fina Productions
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Reflection of Self in Others
Indian border guard Are you the Lord ]?
[[Buddha]
Dalai Lama I believe I am a reflection, like the moon on water. When you see me, and I try to be a good man, you see yourself.
Mao Zedong's Perspective on Religion
Mao Zedong Religion is poison.
Vision of a Safe Journey and Return
Dalai Lama I see a safe journey, I see a safe return.
Awareness Amidst Propaganda Outside the Palace
Dalai Lama * Upon hearing the propaganda loudspeakers blaring outside the palace monastery.

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