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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:
TURNING BUDDHIST moreCast
(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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93 minColor:
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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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This is the first film produced in Bhutan to be released internationally. 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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Similar to "Kundun" this film captures the charm and dignity of the oppressed Tibetan monks. It also captures the romance and addiction of football. You watch this film, and remember the ease and comfort with which you and I watched France '98. Many others are not so lucky. They do not deserve our pity, nor does this film seek it. Instead it champions life, and our inner-spirit and resolve. A charming little film.
Free Tibet!