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      The Cup

      G Released Jan 28, 2000 1h 34m Comedy List
      85% Tomatometer 33 Reviews 86% Audience Score 500+ Ratings Inspired by true events, the story follows two young Tibetan boys, Palden and Nylma, escaping Tibet and arriving at a Tibetan monastery-in-exile nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas. The monastery attempts to hook up a satellite dish so that the locals can watch the World Cup soccer matches. Read More Read Less

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      Jay Carr Boston Globe Rated: 3/4 Jun 18, 2002 Full Review Tom Dawson BBC.com Rated: 4/5 May 13, 2002 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 3/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 15, 2005 Full Review Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Rated: 3/5 May 12, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Eitan D The movie itself isn't really good but the spirit of Buddhism is all over it so it makes it somewhat good (i've especially loved the headmaster) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/08/21 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable crowd-pleaser doesn't have much substance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty dull. Not funny and not charming. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A sweet tale, where tradition and the modern find common ground. A nice look at the Buddhist monastic way of life. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Nice religious fable. SOCCER MONKS Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member a very simple yet wise movie.. I really like the ending which somehow shows that there is no ending.. haha.. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Orgyen Tobgyal plays Geko and Pema Tshundup plays Nyima. Orgyen Tobgyal plays Geko. Jamyang Lodro plays Orgyen. Jamyang Lodro plays Orgyen. Jamyang Lodro plays Orgyen. Godu Lama plays The Old Lama. Khyentse Norbu is the director. The Cup (1999) The Cup (1999) The Cup (1999) View more photos

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      Synopsis Inspired by true events, the story follows two young Tibetan boys, Palden and Nylma, escaping Tibet and arriving at a Tibetan monastery-in-exile nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas. The monastery attempts to hook up a satellite dish so that the locals can watch the World Cup soccer matches.
      Director
      Khyentse Norbu
      Producer
      Hooman Majd, Jeremy Thomas
      Screenwriter
      Khyentse Norbu
      Distributor
      Fine Line Features
      Production Co
      Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      Hindi
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 28, 2000, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 30, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $1.1M
      Runtime
      1h 34m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby SR
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