The Cup

Name: The Cup
Director: Khyentse Norbu
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1999-10-28
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro, Lama Chonjor, Lama Godhi

“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.