Abstract:

A crowd-pleaser at film festivals around the world, The Cup is based on the true story of a couple of newcomers to a Buddhist monastery who also happen to be fanatical soccer lovers. Shortly after arriving at the Tibetan monastery (in exile in India), the young monks start plotting how to see the World Cup finals, and sneaking out of their disciplined confines is not out of the question. This funny and touching look at young men torn between the spiritual and secular worlds is the first film by Khyentse Norbu, who is one of the most important incarnate lamas of Tibetan Buddhism, recognized as the reincarnation of a 19th century Buddhist saint. With Jamyan Lodro, Orgyen Tobgyal, Netne Chokling. See AEMS Library Resource #AGCU 15, Film Asia: New Perspectives on film for English, for teaching and learning activities related to this movie.