Perfect Days

2023
PG
2h 4m

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7.9/10

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Hirayama cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself.Hirayama cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself.Hirayama cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself.

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 10 wins & 45 nominations total

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Trivia
The nine public toilets featured in the movie were built to help welcome visitors to Japan as part of the planned Summer Olympics in 2020. As the pandemic delayed the Olympics, Koji Yannai, a senior executive for Fast Retailing (known for its Uniqlo brand) sought a way to still make the toilets known internationally, contacted several screenwriters and advertisers, leading to the idea of having a well-known film director produce a documentary about these toilets. Given an invitation to produce the documentary, Wim Wenders decided to make a feature instead.

Goofs
At 1:06, as Hirayama approaches bookstore on his bike, he is seen wearing running shoes and his sleeves rolled down. When he enters the bookstore, he's sleeves are rolled up which he rolls down. And he is wearing rain boots.

Quotes
Hirayama: Next time is next time. Now is now.

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Feeling Good
Written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse
Performed by Nina Simone

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Featured review

10/10

Completely authentic

I have never seen a more authentic movie. This movie does whatever the hell it pleases. It's not here to live up to any expectations or to serve a specific purpose; no, it's here because it feels like it wants to be here, and we are fortunate enough to be included in its existence.

This film is about a man who truly lives in the moment without being some spiritual guru. He deals with whatever comes his way, the good, the bad and the ugly, and he welcomes it without words. That's because he doesn't need words. He doesn't need to analyze, remember or anticipate because "now is now". He accepts and embraces reality, finding joy in every little detail. But also not shying away from sorrow. But he never gets dramatic.

And that's why this movie is so unique. There is no plot, there is no past full of hurt, there is no goal, there is no desire. Yet, it was mesmerizing, and I was glued to the screen. I was blown away. It's a movie that will stick with me for a long time.