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Phörpa 1999

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Khyentse Norbu
Written by: Khyentse Norbu
Release date: 1999-08-29
Runtime: 93 minutes
Critics score:
85 / 100
Tagline: Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.
Cast:
Orgyen Tobgyal
Orgyen Tobgyal
Geko 
Neten Chokling
Neten Chokling
Lodo 
Jamyang Lodro
Jamyang Lodro
Orgyen 
Lama Chonjor
Lama Chonjor
Abbot 
Lama Godhi
Lama Godhi
Old Lama 
Jamyang Nyima
Jamyang Nyima
Sleeping Monk 
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Also known as:
  • Die Weltmeisterschaft
  • Spiel der Götter - als Buddha den Fußball entdeckte
  • The Cup