Perfect Days

Perfect Days

2023 · 124 min · JA · PG · 7.8 (1,923 votes)
Dir. Wim Wenders · Starring Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Aoi Yamada, Yumi Aso, Sayuri Ishikawa

In a world of fleeting moments, find the beauty that lasts.

Drama

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply peaceful and contemplative journey into the quiet rhythms of life. It's a gentle, observational experience celebrating the beauty found in everyday routines, simple pleasures, and moments of serene solitude. A quietly joyful meditation on human nature and contentment.

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