Film
The Cup
1999· G· 1h 33m· Comedy
“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.
1999-10-28
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Key Crew
DirectorKhyentse Norbu
WriterKhyentse Norbu
ProducerGlenn Fawcett
Director of PhotographyPaul J. Warren
Original Music ComposerDouglas Mills
EditorJohn Scott
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Details
Released1999-10-28
Runtime1h 33m · G
StatusReleased
StudiosPalm Pictures · Coffee Stain Productions · HanWay Films
LanguagesFrench · Hindi · Tibetan
CountriesAustralia · United Kingdom · United States of America · Bhutan
Rating6.6/10 · 46 votes
Original languagebo
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