Phörpa
Comedy / Sports
Bhutan / Australia,
1999, 93 min
Directed by:
Khyentse NorbuScreenplay:
Khyentse NorbuCinematography:
Paul J. WarrenCast:
Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro, Lama Chonjor, Godu Lama, Tsewang Dandup, Thinley Nudi, Kunsang, Kunsang Nyima, Pema Tshundup, Dzigar Kongtrul (more)Plots(1)
World Cup soccer fever sweeps into a remote Himalayan monastery and centuries-old traditions are threatened the young monks will do just about anything to watch the final match, posing a unique challenge to the venerable lamas in charge. (official distributor synopsis)