The Cup (1999)
While the soccer World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery/boarding school in exile in India. Its atmosphere of serene contemplation is somewhat disrupted by soccer fever, the chief instigator being a young student, the soccer enthusiast Orgyen. Prevented by various circumstances from seeing the Cup finals on television in a nearby village, Orgyen sets out to organize the rental of a TV set for the monastery. The enterprise becomes a test of solidarity, resourcefulness and friendship for the students, while the Lama, head of the monastery, contemplates the challenges of teaching the word of Buddha in a rapidly changing world.
All Releases
Domestic (98.4%)
$1,079,108
$1,079,108
International (1.6%)
$17,009
$17,009
Worldwide
$1,096,117
$1,096,117
Domestic DistributorFine Line Features
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Domestic Opening$35,179
Earliest Release DateJanuary 28, 2000
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 33 min
GenresComedy
Sport
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | January 28, 2000 | Domestic | $1,079,108 | – | $1,079,108 |
| 2003 Re-release | April 4, 2003 | Spain | – | $17,009 | $17,009 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $1,079,108 | 8,446 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | $17,009 | 6,839 |
