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.
Unfortunately the movie Zen for Nothing is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Sound | Ayako Mogi | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Peter von Siebenthal | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Felix Bussmann | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Directing | Werner Penzel | Director |
| Writing | Werner Penzel | Writer |
| Sound | Fred Frith | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Werner Penzel | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Ayako Mogi | Editor |
| Production | Werner Penzel | Producer |
| Production | Peter Guyer | Producer |
| Production | Madeleine Corbat | Producer |
| Production | Sabine Bubeck-Paaz | Co-Producer |
| Production | Urs Augstburger | Co-Producer |
| Writing | Sabine Timoteo | Writer |
| Writing | Ayako Mogi | Writer |
