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The Cup (1999)

Poster for The Cup

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Khyentse Norbu
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    Newsreader Tracy Mann

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Keywords

  • sports
  • monk
  • world cup
  • tibetan
  • buddhist monastery