West Encounters East  : A Moment is a cinematic journey across cultures, minds, and traditions, exploring how the world embraces the elusive art of mindfulness—from Japan’s ichi-go ichi-e to the steady hands of a surgeon. It is a poetic documentary that delves into the universal human desire to live fully in the present.

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Through intimate stories, cultural rituals, and scientific insights, the film travels through Japan, the United States, and Norway—uncovering how mindfulness is practiced in diverse forms. From Zen tea ceremonies and neuroscience labs to bustling kitchens and chaotic city streets, A Moment reveals that presence is not a place, but a way of being. In a world racing forward, this film invites us to pause—and truly live.