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The Cup

Original title: Phörpa
  • 1999
  • G
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.4K
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The Cup (1999)
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In northern India, in 1998. Palden and Nyima, two young Tibetans in exile, find refuge in Chokling Monastery, where they will soon receive their ordination.In northern India, in 1998. Palden and Nyima, two young Tibetans in exile, find refuge in Chokling Monastery, where they will soon receive their ordination.In northern India, in 1998. Palden and Nyima, two young Tibetans in exile, find refuge in Chokling Monastery, where they will soon receive their ordination.

  • Director
    • Khyentse Norbu
  • Writer
    • Khyentse Norbu
  • Stars
    • Orgyen Tobgyal
    • Neten Chokling
    • Jamyang Lodro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Khyentse Norbu
    • Writer
      • Khyentse Norbu
    • Stars
      • Orgyen Tobgyal
      • Neten Chokling
      • Jamyang Lodro
    • 44User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations

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    Orgyen Tobgyal
    • Geko
    Neten Chokling
    Neten Chokling
    • Lodo
    Jamyang Lodro
    • Orgyen
    Lama Chonjor
    • Abbot
    Lama Godhi
    • Old Lama
    Thinley Nudi
    • Tibetan Layman
    Kunsang
    • Cook Monk
    Kunsang Nyima
    • Palden
    Pema Tshundup
    • Nyima
    Dzigar Kongtrul
    • Vajra Master
    Dhan Pat Singh
    • TV Shop Owner
    Oga
    • Abbot's Attendant
    Raj Baboon
    • Taxi Driver
    Jamyang Nyima
    • The hypersomniaque
    Pema Wamgchen
    • Storytelling Monk
    Namgyal Wangchuk
    • Storytelling Monk
    Dundrup Gyamtso
    • Tea Monk
    Orgyen Tsering
    • Football Can Monk
    • Director
      • Khyentse Norbu
    • Writer
      • Khyentse Norbu
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This is the first film produced in Bhutan to be released internationally.
    • Quotes

      Abbot: Can we cover the earth in leather so it's soft wherever we go?

      Cook Monk: No.

      Abbot: So what can we do?

      Lodo: Wear leather sandals?

      Abbot: Yes, wearing leather sandals is equal to covering the earth with leather.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Beach/Snow Day/Holy Smoke (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Mongolian Overtone (Hoomii)
      Singers: Taravjab Gareltsog and Chamba
      Live recording at Wembley Stadium, August 5 1993

    User reviews44

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    5/10

    TURNING BUDDHIST

    Similar to "Kundun" this film captures the charm and dignity of the oppressed Tibetan monks. It also captures the romance and addiction of football. You watch this film, and remember the ease and comfort with which you and I watched France '98. Many others are not so lucky. They do not deserve our pity, nor does this film seek it. Instead it champions life, and our inner-spirit and resolve. A charming little film.

    Free Tibet!
    • kevin c
    • Sep 24, 2001
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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2000 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Bhutan
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Fineline site - English
      • Pyramide (France)
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Tibetan
    • Also known as
      • 高山上的世界盃
    • Filming locations
      • Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India(Khyentse Norbu)
    • Production companies
      • Coffee Stain Productions
      • Palm Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,079,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,179
      • Jan 30, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,096,117
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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