Full of dynamic silence, wonderful acting, beautifully scenic, and great direction, plus the music was fun.

Perfect Days is a small, quiet movie with a big heart. Koji Yakusho plays Hirayama, a toilet cleaner assigned to maintain the many public restrooms at parks throughout Tokyo. Although he toils in solitude, the film speaks to those little moments and connections we have with others during the course of a day, if only for a moment — and makes the case that those interactions have value. While a lot of the film follows Hirayama on his appointed rounds —theres a lot of toilet scrubbing — Perfect Days thankfully pivots to explore the mans relationships with his young niece, estranged sister & unreliable co-worker Takashi. Theres also Mama-san, the hostess of a local izakaya who is sweet on Hirayama but the film eschews the obvious Hollywood happy ending. The point of the film is to find the beauty in the everyday, not to slap on a RomCon ending. Surprisingly, the film has a rocking Western pop soundtrack, which is a recurring plot point as Hirayama drives through Tokyo popping in cassettes in his cars tape deck of Lou Reed, Otis Redding, Patti Smith & the Velvet Underground etc. When he has his niece or young co-worker in the car, they enjoy the music but cant figure out how to work the cassette player.

Terrific snapshot of a moment in time within a persons life. Loved this

Absolutely loved this! Highly recommend.

A nearly perfect film. Few words say a lot. Best movie that Ive seen in many years.

Excellent film. Beautifully shot. Captivating acting. Great soundtrack.

A beautiful film unlike anytime Ive seen in a LONG time. The lead actor is VERY expressive without saying much throughout the movie, and the supporting actors are all very good. If I could do half stars Id give it 4 1/2

A zen masterpiece! Let it work its magic on you! Love it!

Simplicity. But such a powerfully emotional experience. We all need a hug.

barely any dialogue but still a good watch.

This is probably the best visual representation of loneliness I’ve seen in a long time

I think this movie is amazing for what introverts go through. I have a lot of introverted people around me and it only takes a spark for them to flourish. This was a great review into their lives.

This Slice of Life is an utter treat of finding satisfaction in the mundane. It was pleasant from start to finish, making everyday tasks enjoyable to watch, in part due to a heartwarming performance from our lead actor. It truly lives up to its name by showing how a simple man can enjoy his simple life to the fullest without the need, nor desire, to find fulfillment in anything other than what day-to-day life brings his way. With more layers in its nuance than might initially be gleaned, one can enjoy this whether you're looking for deeper meaning, or just wanting a lovely watch on a Sunday afternoon.

When you live your life in an orderly, almost mundane way, anything that happens outside the routine will be noticed. How much do we need to really be happy? To live? I found I had so much in common with the main character: reveling in music, books, the beauty and quiet of nature, an open window, the occasional connection with others. While this may not be a film for the majority of the movie-going public, maybe even boring some to tears, it affected me in the opposite way. I was mesmerized by this man Hirayama (masterly played by Koji Yakusho). The final five minutes...well, you'll just have to see the movie.

Really really really really good.

This incredible film was like a symphony - building slowly, repetitive themes, crescendos (although subtle) and excellent view on the priorities of live through the eyes and soul of a man who is nearing retirement. He views life as if through a lens - a camera lens - which is his hobby - and he has taken on the employment of a simple nondescript lowly job..he basically wants the comfort of his inner soul and being to harmonize with the craziness of real life. He is an observer. It is a work of art! The eyes of the min character see all, speak all, and miss nothing. He chose this simplistic life and is good within it. I was awestruck by the performance and the entire film. It makes you wonder why all the social media and 21st century baggage is necessary! This film is life itself, and the kindness of how people should treat one and other in spite of many reasons and the desire to be the wealthiest, to have the most, to achieve nothing as it is will remain the same no matter what - I prefer this film to the greed and slaughter of The Zone of Interest, which reduced life to materialistic things and the turning of heads away from genocide. This film, Perfect Days - is the antithetical opposite - how life needs to be savored, simply - these are THE PERFECT DAYS and a PERFECT FILM!

This movie depicts the quiet ordinary everyday life of one Japanese guy. The original title of this movie was "Komorebi '' which means sunlight filtering through leaves and branches of trees. He takes pictures of Komorebi almost everyday and these pictures are all different just like every day seems the same but he finds a little happiness from connection with people, and nature such as the sky, trees, shadow of leaves. This is such a heartwarming movie. Music used in the movie is all wonderful, especially "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed and "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone. I highly recommend it.

Good film depicting practically everyday life in Tokyo.

It’s a great portrait of mindfulness and what’s happiness. Nothing seems to be really happened but it’s full filled and so much things happening inside in every moment to moment. Also, loved the music and books choices. I came out the theater, feeling like just came out from walking through a forest.

Fabulous film.... great acting ... thought provoking....,