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The Cup

Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.
Oct 28, 1999 · 1h 33m
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Comedy

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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.

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CAST

Orgyen Tobgyal
Geko
Neten Chokling
Lodo
Jamyang Lodro
Orgyen
Lama Chonjor
Abbot
Lama Godhi
Old Lama
Jamyang Nyima
Sleeping Monk
Tracy Mann
Newsreader
Dorje
TV House Spectator
Directed by Khyentse Norbu

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
BO
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions, HanWay Films
Country
BT

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