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  • The Cup (1999)
  • G
    93 min | Comedy, Sport
The Cup (1999)
G
93 min | Comedy, Sport
While the soccer World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery/boarding school in exile in India. Its atmosphere of serene contemplation is somewhat disrupted by soccer fever, the chief instigator ...See moreWhile the soccer World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery/boarding school in exile in India. Its atmosphere of serene contemplation is somewhat disrupted by soccer fever, the chief instigator being a young student, the soccer enthusiast Orgyen. Prevented by various circumstances from seeing the Cup finals on television in a nearby village, Orgyen sets out to organize the rental of a TV set for the monastery. The enterprise becomes a test of solidarity, resourcefulness and friendship for the students, while the Lama, head of the monastery, contemplates the challenges of teaching the word of Buddha in a rapidly changing world. Written by See less
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Director
Khyentse Norbu
Writer
Khyentse Norbu (written by)
Composer
Douglas Mills
Cinematographer
Paul J. Warren (as Paul Warren)
Editor
John Scott
Casting Director
Mo
Production Designer
Raymond Steiner
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Release date
Jan 28, 2000 (United States)
Awards
6 wins & 3 nominations

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57 cast members
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