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Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion. - The Cup
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Title: The Cup

Release Date: 28 Oct 1999

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions

Production Companies: Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions

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.

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Average Vote: 6.524 (41 votes)

Cast

  • Geko: Orgyen Tobgyal
  • Lodo: Neten Chokling
  • Orgyen: Jamyang Lodro
  • Abbot: Lama Chonjor
  • Old Lama: Lama Godhi
  • Sleeping Monk: Jamyang Nyima
  • Newsreader: Tracy Mann
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