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Phörpa (The Cup) (1999)

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Average Rating: 7/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 1

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A group of Tibetan monks finds themselves torn between spiritual enlightenment and their love for soccer in the comedy Phorpa/The Cup. In Northern India near the Himalayas, a band of Buddhist monks from Tibet have set up a monastery in exile from their native land. Under the gaze of their leaders -- firm-handed Geko and the Khempo, a more easy-going sort -- new students are instructed in Buddhist practices as the monks educate young children, who are usually fidgety and prefer to discuss

G, 1 hr. 34 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Khyentse Norbu

Sep 26, 2000

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All Critics (56) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (5)

A lovely, delightful, and quiet movie that's easy to swallow and doesn't disrupt the patterns of the world.

June 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | Comment
Combustible Celluloid

An endearing Tibetan drama about loving others and giving up one's attachments.

August 21, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice

La película vuela entre las reflexiones espirituales y las divertidas situaciones de un monje para ver los partidos de soccer en la Copa del Mundo.

May 13, 2002 Comment
Cinenganos
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Audience Reviews for Phörpa (The Cup)

This film, apparently the first film from Bhutan distributed worldwide, isnt a tentative step. Just about any film that must be qualified in a such a way, probably doesnt merit a view. The Cup (or Phorpa) doesnt need to be qualified. This is significant considering its Khyentse Norbus first pass at direction, and all

January 13, 2009

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Foreign Titles

  • The Cup (Phorpa) (DE)
  • The Cup (UK)
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