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.
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
as Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
as Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
as Father
Gyurme Tethong
as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
as Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
as Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
as Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar
as Lobsang (5-10)
Tenzin Lodoe
as Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatso
as Lama of Sera
Losang Gyatso
as The messenger
Sonam Phuntsok
as Reting Rinpoche
