Perfect Days
2023, drama
124 minutes
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.
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10
2023-05-25
Wim Wenders returns to what he does best with this observational and meditative drama about a toilet cleaner forging ahead his lonely routine in Tokyo. Read more
9.0
2024-02-16
Wenders offers you a perfect two hours. What you make of the other 22 in your day is up to you. Read more
8.0
2024-03-27
Yakusho delivers a pitch-perfect performance, carrying the weight of the narrative with ease, while Wenders approaches the story with a sense of politeness, eschewing flashy theatrics. Read more
8.0
2024-03-06
Hirayama’s gentle and compassionate personality is perhaps an idealized version of a human being, but it’s lovely to see a film that celebrates kindness as we definitely need more of it in our world today. Read more
8.0
2024-02-21
You could fit Hirayama’s dialog on less than a single page, and there are times when his silence feels forced and almost comedic. But Yakusho’s brilliantly nuanced, heartbreakingly felt performance makes up for any flaws in the film. Read more
8.0
2023-12-31
It’s a simple, meditative piece featuring a captivating lead performance by Koji Yakusho. Read more
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8.0
2023-12-10
Een warme en tegelijkertijd rustgevende film zonder al te veel te weten te komen over Hirayama zelf. Read more
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