Zen for Nothing (2016)

Plot

Nestled in Japan's serene, wooded mountains is the tranquil Zen monastery Antaiji. Sabine Timoteo, a young woman from Switzerland, embarks on a transformative journey, embracing the challenges and discoveries of monastic life through the changing seasons of autumn, winter, and spring. Under the guidance of abbot Muho Noelke, originally from Berlin, she navigates the profound teachings of Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki, while encountering the unexpected twists of daily existence. This exploration of spirituality and self-discovery unfolds amidst the serene backdrop of nature.