# Crows Are White (2022)

> A candid filmmaker seeks Buddhist answers in Japan and finds unexpected wisdom in a heavy-metal-loving monk.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/848033

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Ahsen Nadeem
- Cast: Ahsen Nadeem, Dawn Light Blackman, Ryushin
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10332620/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, contemplative, reflective evening, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A journey of self-discovery takes an unexpected turn when a monk's love for ice cream and heavy metal clashes with tradition.

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