The Cup
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.
- Year: 1999
- Country: Australia, Bhutan
- Genre: Comedy
- Studio: Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions
- Keyword: sports, monk, world cup, tibetan, buddhist monastery
- Director: Khyentse Norbu
- Cast: Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro, Lama Chonjor, Lama Godhi, Jamyang Nyima