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The Cup

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The Cup

Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.

6.5

1h 33m

1999

“Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.”

Synopsis

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

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Comedy

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Cast & Crew

Orgyen Tobgyal

as Geko

Neten Chokling

as Lodo

Jamyang Lodro

as Orgyen

Lama Chonjor

as Abbot

Lama Godhi

as Old Lama

Jamyang Nyima

as Sleeping Monk

Tracy Mann

Tracy Mann

as Newsreader

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