The Cup

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.

Screenplay

Khyentse Norbu

Director

Khyentse Norbu

Music

Douglas Mills

Status

Released

Release date

28/10/1999

Original language

Tibetan