Perfect Days
Perfect Days
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Hirayama works as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. He seems content with his simple life. He follows a structured everyday life and dedicates his free time to his passion for music and books. Hirayama also has a fondness for trees and photographs them. More of his past is gradually revealed through a series of unexpected encounters.
Kevin Ward reviewedJuly 2, 2025
This is some ASMR right here. I could watch Hirayama (Koji Yakusho) clean toilets for an hour…..and I did. More than that, though, Perfect Days is a kind of celebration of the beauty of the world and almost a call to slow down and appreciate it. There’s a certain reverence for all things analog that permeates the aimless narrative (cassette tapes vs streaming music (killer soundtrack, btw), film photography vs digital (phone) photography). But mostly, it’s just about taking the time to enjoy life. Take pride in your work. Ride your bike. Take in your surroundings. Play Tic-Tac-Toe. Hug your sister. Play shadow tag. This isn’t gonna be everyone’s bag. It’s nonexistent narrative will frustrate some. It’s a beautifully presented film and it’s hard not to fall in love with Hirayama’s joy of life.