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The Cup(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-10-28
65%
41 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.
Overview:
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.
Languages: French, Hindi, Tibetan.
Countries:
Australia,
Bhutan
ProductionCompanies:
Palm Pictures
Coffee Stain Productions
Movie: The Cup
Top 7 Billed Cast
Tracy Mann
Newsreader
Video Trailer The Cup
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