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

The Cup

1999·1h 33mReleased

Comedy

6.6/10

Official Videos & Trailers (1)

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Orgyen Tobgyal

Geko

Neten Chokling

Lodo

Jamyang Lodro

Orgyen

Lama Chonjor

Abbot

Lama Godhi

Old Lama

Jamyang Nyima

Sleeping Monk

Average Score

Details

TMDB ID

14521

Director

Khyentse Norbu

Original Language

Production

Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions, HanWay Films

Languages

FrenchHindiTibetan