A dramatic fate awaited the young farmer's son, who was destined to become the God-King of Tibet at the age of two, as the XIV Dalai Lama. At the age of fifteen, he had to stand up to the great power of China, and for over thirty years now, he has been fighting in exile for the freedom of his people. His life story is a moving plea for non-violence, understanding among nations, and the spiritual revelation of a truly great figure of our time.