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The Cup (1999) · Cineora

The Cup poster

A KHYENTSE NORBU FILM

The Cup

19991h 33mGMovie

Comedy

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 3.5K votes

BUDDHISM IS THEIR PHILOSOPHY. SOCCER IS THEIR RELIGION.

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.

Funny
Feel-good
Heartwarming
Faith
Sports
Cultural identity

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, teens, a group of friends and a quick watch.

DirectorKhyentse Norbu

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.6 / 10

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Orgyen TobgyalGeko

Neten ChoklingLodo

Jamyang LodroOrgyen

Lama ChonjorAbbot

Lama GodhiOld Lama

Jamyang NyimaSleeping Monk

Tracy MannNewsreader

DorjeTV House Spectator

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