Still from Perfect Days — Perfect Days (2023) — Wim WendersPhotographed by Franz Lustig

Wim Wenders

Perfect Days

Name: Perfect Days
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023
Duration: 124 min

PERFECT DAYS

Japan / Japanese / 2023 / 2h 4m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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Synopsis

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.

Agnieszka Holland
Jun 2024

Credits

Crew

DirectorWim Wenders

WriterTakuma Takasaki,

Wim Wenders

CinematographerFranz Lustig

EditorToni Froschhammer

ProducerWim Wenders, Koji Yanai, Takuma Takasaki

Cast

Koji Yakushoas Hirayama

Tokio Emotoas Takashi

Arisa Nakanoas Niko

Aoi Yamadaas Aya

Yumi Asoas Keiko

Sayuri Ishikawaas Mama

Tomokazu Miuraas Tomoyama

Min Tanakaas Homeless

Miyako Tanakaas Old Lady with Brush

Ron Mizumaas Businessman

Soraji Shibuyaas Kid

Aoi Iwasakias Kid

Kisuke Shimazakias Lost Boy

Yuriko Kawasakias Mother

Aki Kobayashias Baby

Bunmei Haradaas Priest

Reinaas Tourist

Shunsuke Miuraas Bath House Owner

Gan Furukawaas Old Man

Atsushi Fukazawaas Kat-Chan

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Paris, Texas1984

Both directed by Wim Wenders

Or

Wings of Desire1987Both directed by Wim Wenders
The American Friend1977Both directed by Wim Wenders

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Tokyo Story

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Ikiru

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Articles

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