The Cup (1999)

  • G
  • 10/28/1999 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 33m

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.

Khyentse Norbu

Director, Writer

Cast

Orgyen Tobgyal's headshot

Orgyen Tobgyal

Geko
Neten Chokling's headshot

Neten Chokling

Lodo
Jamyang Lodro's headshot

Jamyang Lodro

Orgyen
Lama Chonjor's headshot

Lama Chonjor

Abbot
Lama Godhi's headshot

Lama Godhi

Old Lama
Jamyang Nyima's headshot

Jamyang Nyima

Sleeping Monk
Tracy Mann's headshot

Tracy Mann

Newsreader

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