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The Cup

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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.
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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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אמיר ס Not a bad movie about monks and football. The plot is good and light. I recommend everyone to watch it at least once. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review 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 Read all reviews
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Khyentse Norbu

Director

Jamyang Lodro

Orgyen

Orgyen Tobgyal

Geko

Neten Chokling

Lodo

Khyentse Norbu

Writer

Hooman Majd

Executive Producer

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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
Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson
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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