The story
Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. A young woman sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter and spring in the adventures of monastic life. The young woman is Sabine Timoteo from Switzerland. The abbot of the monastery is Muho Noelke, born in Berlin. An interplay between the philosophy of the Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki and the surprises brought forth by everyday life.
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- Director
- Werner Penzel
- Writer
- Werner Penzel
- Original Music Composer
- Fred Frith
- Director of Photography
- Werner Penzel
- Editor
- Ayako Mogi
- Producer
- Werner Penzel
- Producer
- Peter Guyer
- Producer
- Madeleine Corbat
- Writer
- Sabine Timoteo
- Writer
- Ayako Mogi