The Cup
“Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.”
1999•G•1h 33m•6.6•Released
Comedy
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
Writer
Khyentse Norbu
Languages
French, Hindi, Tibetan
Studio
Palm Pictures
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
Ugyen Dorji
TV House Spectator
Tshewang Dendup
TV House Spectator
Production
Company
Palm Pictures
Company
Coffee Stain Productions
Company
HanWay Films
Producer
Raymond Steiner
Producer
Malcolm Watson
Producer
Pema Wangchuck
Producer
Maree Tenzin-Steiner
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