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Perfect Days (2023)

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

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Wim Wenders
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    Hirayama Koji Yakusho
  • Profile picture of Tokio Emoto
    Takashi Tokio Emoto
  • Profile picture of Arisa Nakano
    Niko Arisa Nakano
  • Profile picture of Aoi Yamada
    Aya Aoi Yamada
  • Profile picture of Yumi Asou
    Keiko Yumi Asou
  • Profile picture of Sayuri Ishikawa
    Mama Sayuri Ishikawa
  • Profile picture of Tomokazu Miura
    Tomoyama Tomokazu Miura
  • Profile picture of Min Tanaka
    Homeless Min Tanaka

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Keywords

  • tree
  • routine
  • slice of life
  • janitor
  • working class
  • tokyo, japan
  • character study
  • uncle niece relationship
  • audio cassette
  • solitude
  • calm
  • quest for knowledge
  • mystical quest
  • human nature
  • beauty of life