Zen Noir (2006): Ratings & Plot
Zen Noir is a 2006 mystery drama directed by Marc Rosenbush. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Marc Rosenbush
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magic Lamp Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Zen Noir About?
The premise of Zen Noir without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined detective's search for justice takes an unexpected turn when investigating a murder at a tranquil Buddhist temple. He finds himself entangled with a mysterious monk, a captivating and enigmatic woman, and a wise mentor, all of whom seem intent on obscuring the truth. The case becomes a philosophical puzzle as he struggles to unravel the complex web of secrets and find the killer.
Zen Noir Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bumbling detective mystery
- world
- death
- detective
- zen
- buddhist
- sword
- man's hat
- hat
- rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
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- nudity
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- amnesia
- flashback
- dead man
- flower
- lotus
- meditation
- telephone call
- telephone
- bell ringing
- man with no name
- clue
- pig
- unhappiness
- bellringer
- shot to death
- shot with a gun
- gunfire
- gun
- character turns blue
- mourning one's wife
- husband wife relationship
- time lapse photography
- fire
- tea
- bald woman
- bald man
- baldness
- dying woman
- dying
- blood
- blood spatter
- suicide
- private detective
- orange peel
- orange the fruit
The Director of Zen Noir
Directed by Marc Rosenbush.
- Director Marc Rosenbush
Zen Noir Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Zen Noir 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 7.2
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Zen Noir Plot Summary
What happens in Zen Noir from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a somber and tense atmosphere, Detective Duane Sharp receives a chilling phone call from a local temple, ominously predicting the soon-to-come death of one of its monks. Upon his arrival, he is met with a harrowing sight: a meditating monk, Howard Fong, lies lifeless on the floor, igniting a wave of questions and frustration. The other temple residents—Ezra Buzzington as Ed, Debra Miller as Jane, and the mysterious Kim Chan as Master—offer cryptic responses that only deepen the enigma surrounding the monk’s death. Despite their claims of innocence, Detective Sharp is resolute in his belief that foul play is involved.
Full summary
The whole story of Zen Noir, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Zen Noir?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Zen Noir FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Zen Noir, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zen Noir?
Zen Noir runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Zen Noir released?
Zen Noir was released on September 22, 2006.
Who directed Zen Noir?
Zen Noir was directed by Marc Rosenbush.
How is Zen Noir rated?
Zen Noir has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 27 on Metacritic.
Does Zen Noir have a post-credit scene?
No. Zen Noir has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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