The Cup

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 2001 Filmcritic.com

A lighthearted look at the modern monk. Apparently it's not all prayers and sand drawings -- real monks love soccer. The cup in question is the World Cup, and the movie (inspired by true events) traces the chaos that two young upstart lamas bring to a monastery when they expose it to the game of football. Ponderous yet utterly harmless, The Cup is ultimately a cute little diversion.

Aka Phörpa.

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Rating

3.0 out of 5 Stars

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Khyentse Norbu
  • Producer: Raymond Steiner, Malcolm Watson
  • Screenwriter: Khyentse Norbu
  • Stars: Jamyang Lodro, Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling
  • MPAA Rating: G