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What if enlightenment and extra time collided?
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The Cup (1999)

gentle chaosspiritual mischiefunderdog joy

Overview

Comedy

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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Standout Aspects

Acting

Actual monks playing monks — zero Hollywood phoniness

Direction

A real lama directs with spiritual patience

Cinematography

Himalayan light that makes your soul exhale

Best for:Solo: Perfect Sunday morning reset with chai·Friends: For your one friend who thinks soccer's boring·Rewatch: Cozy comfort viewing, hits harder every time
Khyentse Norbu

Director

Khyentse Norbu

ReleasedOct 28, 1999
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
HanWay Films
Palm Pictures

Top Cast

Tracy Mann

Tracy Mann

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Cultural

Director Khyentse Norbu is a high-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism — this is literally cinema by a holy man.

Trivia

The 1998 World Cup final featured France vs Brazil — Zidane's head goals, Ronaldo's mysterious breakdown, pure drama.

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