The Cup

“Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.”

6.5(44 votes)

October 28, 1999

1h 33m

Overview

While the World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in India. The atmosphere of serene contemplation is soon disrupted by soccer fever, as the two students desperately seek a TV to watch the final.

Director

Khyentse Norbu

Writers

Khyentse Norbu

Cast

Orgyen Tobgyal

Geko

Neten Chokling

Lodo

Jamyang Lodro

Orgyen

Lama Chonjor

Abbot

Lama Godhi

Old Lama

Jamyang Nyima

Sleeping Monk

Tracy Mann

Newsreader

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The Cup

Overview

Cast

Orgyen Tobgyal

Neten Chokling

Jamyang Lodro

Lama Chonjor

Lama Godhi

Jamyang Nyima

Tracy Mann

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