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Overview
Release Date:
25 December 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy. morePlot:
From childhood until adulthood, Tibet's 14th dalai lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
An excellent high quality movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong | ... | Dalai Lama (Adult) |
| Gyurme Tethong | ... | Dalai Lama (Age 12) |
| Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin | ... | Dalai Lama (Age 5) |
| Tenzin Yeshi Paichang | ... | Dalai Lama (Aged 2) |
| Tencho Gyalpo | ... | Mother |
| Tenzin Topjar | ... | Lobsang (5-10) |
| Tsewang Migyur Khangsar | ... | Father |
| Tenzin Lodoe | ... | Takster |
| Geshi Yeshi Gyatso | ... | Lama of Sera |
| Losang Gyatso | ... | The Messenger (as Lobsang Gyatso) |
| Sonam Phuntsok | ... | Reting Rimpoche |
| Gyatso Lukhang | ... | Lord Chamberlain |
| Lobsang Samten | ... | Master of the Kitchen |
| Jigme Tsarong | ... | Taktra Rimpoche (as Tsewang Jigme Tsarong) |
| Tenzin Trinley | ... | Ling Rimpoche |
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Rated PG-13 for violent images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
134 minCountry:
USAColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Hungary:14 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #35670) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:12 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | South Korea:12MOVIEmeter: 
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The Dalai Lama and his family were portrayed by actual relatives of the Dalai Lama himself, now living in refugee in Dalamsala as well as abroad. Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong who played the adult Dalai Lama is his grand nephew. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: For narrative purposes, the timeline is compressed. The Chinese invasion occurred in 1950; the Dalai Lama visited Chairman Mao in Beijing in 1954; and he ultimately fled Tibet in 1959. moreQuotes:
Dalai Lama: Thus by the virtue that has collected through all that I have done may the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. moreFAQ
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This movie is like a breath of fresh air, for once a topic well chosen. Very nicely produced, directed and and very well acted. a very moving tale that hinges not only on the 14th Dalai Lama but of the struggle for Tibetan freedom from Chinese communist imperialist rule. This movie should be more widely shown. An interesting portrayal of the cruel,bullying, arrogant imperialist Chairman Mao enjoying the good life whilst his citizens suffered. The film portrays the issues successfully and is memorable.
We should not forget Tibet and the Tibetan peoples' desire for a restoration of independence and freedom. Marvellous just marvellous.