1:02:04
The Chinese have crossed the river
in six locations around Chamdo.
1:02:10
Has anyone died?
1:02:12
The radio operator said
one man had been killed.
1:02:15
Then he said,
"The Chinese soldiers, they're coming."
1:02:19
And then the radio
went silent.
1:02:39
This week began the peaceful
liberation of Tibet.
1:02:43
Members of the People's
Liberation Army have entered
this western region of China...
1:02:47
at the urging
of the Tibetan minority.
1:02:50
Long a stronghold
of imperialists, the Tibetan people
have found themselves living...
1:02:54
in a feudal kingdom
under the tyranny of the Dalai Lama.
1:02:58
As the People's Army moves
toward the capital of Lhasa,
1:03:01
the local peasants gratefully
welcome their liberators...
1:03:04
and happily join
the crusade.
1:03:07
What do the people say, Norbu?
1:03:09
They think it's time
for you to rule them now.
1:03:12
I'm too young.
I have no experience.
1:03:17
Of course you have experience,
Kundun. Who else would be here?
1:03:23
- Norbu?
- Yes, Holiness?
1:03:26
Do you ever wonder
if Reting found the right boy?
1:03:28
No.
1:03:32
I want to be 18
when I'm enthroned.
1:03:35
All the Dalai Lamas
were given until 18.
1:03:52
"His time has come."