The powerful true story of the 14th Dalai Lama is brought to the screen by director Martin Scorsese in this critically acclaimed biodrama. Identified at age 2 to be the latest reincarnation of the Buddha, the Tibetan political and spiritual leader is forced to flee his homeland after the 1950 Chinese takeover. Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, as the adult Dalai Lama, heads the non-professional cast; music by Philip Glass. 134 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; interview; theatrical trailer; more.
