: A monk must believe their master even if told that a black crow is 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. Crows Are White
The phrase "Crows Are White" refers to a Buddhist teaching of absolute devotion to a master. As explained in the film: : A monk must believe their master even
: Critics have noted that while the film begins as an investigation into religion, it evolves into a deeply personal essay about the universal struggle of "wearing different masks" for different people. Crows Are White