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Release Date:
28 October 1999 (Germany) moreTagline:
Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.Plot:
While the soccer World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery/boarding school in exile in India... more | add synopsisAwards:
5 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
simple great.. more (33 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Orgyen Tobgyal | ... | Geko |
| 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 |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
93 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Hong Kong:I | New Zealand:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | USA:G | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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The soccer games featured in the movie is from the World Cup 1998 in France. The first game is the quarterfinal between France and Italy (France won on penalties), and the second is the final in Paris where France beat Brazil 3-0. moreQuotes:
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.
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i just finished watching this show on DVD. Generally a simple story with predictable plot. I always thought this movie is about some young monks trying hard to play football in their secular life. But, it turned out to be a world cup which changed the lives of these monks. More importantly, the show allows the public to see the hidden side of these monks. They can be playful and lazy. They are even capable of playing pranks and cracking good jokes. Orgyen is certainly a notable character in the show. A strong personality who display no religious qualities in the earlier parts of the film. i like him more and more as the show progressed. The film ties strongly to Buddhist teachings and gives you a new perspective to life and Buddhism. Expect to be exposed to some Tibetan culture and football.