: A monk must believe their master even if told that a black crow is white.
: The film juxtaposes the austere, millennia-old traditions of the monastery with the modern, quirky habits of Ryushin and Nadeem’s own "fantastic" lying. Crows Are White
The documentary follows Nadeem, a Pakistani-American filmmaker raised in a devout Muslim household, who has spent years hiding his marriage to a non-Muslim woman from his parents. Seeking guidance and a way to reconcile his double life, he travels to a secluded Tendai Buddhist monastery on Mount Hiei in Japan. : A monk must believe their master even
: For Nadeem, the title reflects the "noble lies" and internal contradictions he navigates while trying to be both a loyal son and true to himself. Key Themes and Reception Crows Are White
