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Known
- Messages
- 164
- Reaction score
- 52
- Points
- 28
A German-Japanese co-production, this film explores themes such as loneliness, routine, and the beauty of the ordinary—a reflection on how to find meaning and fulfillment in the simplest details of life. A straightforward story filled with nuance, where veteran filmmaker Wim Wenders achieves a poetic and observational visual style, complemented by the meticulous cinematography of Tokyo’s urban spaces.
In Perfect Days, Koji Yakusho's performance in the lead role conveys deep emotion through a minimal use of gestures and expressions. The director of The State of Things uses this simplicity to offer a profound reflection on the meaning of existence in a modern world full of noise and distraction.
The songs Hirayama listens to in his vehicle play a fundamental role in the film. They not only add an emotional and nostalgic layer to the narrative, but also serve as a window into the protagonist’s soul. Through his daily music, Hirayama reveals aspects of his personality and inner world that would otherwise remain hidden due to his reserved nature.
Wenders carefully selects a series of classic rock, folk, and pop songs, such as “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed, “The Weight” by The Band, and “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan. These choices are far from arbitrary; each evokes a sense of suspended time, contemplation, and the search for meaning in everyday life.
Ultimately, in many ways, Perfect Days can be seen as a meditation on happiness and personal fulfillment, moving away from traditional narrative conventions to focus on the small things that, at the end of the day, define our humanity.
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In Perfect Days, Koji Yakusho's performance in the lead role conveys deep emotion through a minimal use of gestures and expressions. The director of The State of Things uses this simplicity to offer a profound reflection on the meaning of existence in a modern world full of noise and distraction.


The songs Hirayama listens to in his vehicle play a fundamental role in the film. They not only add an emotional and nostalgic layer to the narrative, but also serve as a window into the protagonist’s soul. Through his daily music, Hirayama reveals aspects of his personality and inner world that would otherwise remain hidden due to his reserved nature.
Wenders carefully selects a series of classic rock, folk, and pop songs, such as “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed, “The Weight” by The Band, and “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan. These choices are far from arbitrary; each evokes a sense of suspended time, contemplation, and the search for meaning in everyday life.
Ultimately, in many ways, Perfect Days can be seen as a meditation on happiness and personal fulfillment, moving away from traditional narrative conventions to focus on the small things that, at the end of the day, define our humanity.
Trailer