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Movie poster: The Cup (1999)
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1999 · 93 min Comedy
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title ཕོར་པ།
Year 1999
Country Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Khyentse Norbu
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (44 votes)

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The director constructs a gentle clash between the sacred and the profane, using the global spectacle of soccer as an irresistible force of modern life. It relies on quiet humor and keen observation to explore how universal passions can disrupt and enliven the most disciplined environments.

What lingers after the final whistle is a sweet, poignant reminder of shared human joy that transcends borders and beliefs. A charming cultural comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Khyentse Norbu

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