The Cup - 1999

The Cup 1999 Directed by Khyentse Norbu ཕོར་པ།

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.

Country Bhutan

Production Countries Australia , Bhutan

Language Tibetan

Spoken Languages French , Hindi , Tibetan

Gnere Comedy

Production Companies Palm Pictures , Coffee Stain Productions

Release Date 28 October 1999

93 mins