

The Cup
1999 · Movie · 1h 33m · G
Comedy
"Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
70/100
Key crew
- Khyentse NorbuWriter
- Khyentse NorbuDirector
Cast
- Orgyen TobgyalGeko
- Neten ChoklingLodo
- Jamyang LodroOrgyen
- Lama ChonjorAbbot
- Lama GodhiOld Lama
- Jamyang NyimaSleeping Monk
- Tracy MannNewsreader
Stills
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Themes
sportsmonkworld cuptibetanbuddhist monastery











