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Based on true events, two boys are sent, with much hardship and danger, to a monastery in exile in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas. As they receive their ordination and orientation into a monastic life, a whirlwind of events not usually associated with the austere atmosphere of the monastery intrudes on their routine - how can they get to watch the World Cup Finals? Soon the chants of the young monks are a vehicle for soccer scores instead of prayers. Caught while sneaking out to watch a semi-final match, they are afraid of expulsion, but they are even more afraid that they'll miss a match. A brazen plan is hatched that pits tradition against technology as the boys try to get a television and satellite dish into the monastery.
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| Also Known As: |
La Coupe
Phorpa
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Art/Foreign and Comedy |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 34 min. |
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| Release Date: |
January 28, 2000 NY/LA/TOR/January 20, 2000 Sundance '00 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
G |
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| Production Co.: |
Palm Pictures, Hanway Films, Recorded Picture Company, Coffee Stain Productions
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,067,773 |
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| Produced in: |
Bhutan |
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