You’ve probably watched many sunrises in your life. But I bet you’ve seldom — or perhaps never — truly observed a sunrise and felt grateful for experiencing that beautiful moment. I emphasize again: have you observed the sunrise?

The film Perfect Days perfectly captures the beauty of appreciating the little things in our daily lives. It isn’t a usual film with a three-act structure, a hero’s journey, or plot twists. This film simply happens — much like the perfect days in our own lives. It feels like a warm solace for weary souls who are fed up with this ever-running world.

Let’s dive into some film trivia for better understanding about the film:

The film was initially planned as a documentary about Tokyo’s uniquely designed public toilets, built as tourist attractions for the 2020 Summer Olympics. But Wim Wenders, the director, transformed it into a feature film — one that captures much more than just toilets — by shooting it in Tokyo over the span of 17 days.

The slow, peaceful life led by the protagonist Hirayama makes me envious. I believe being happy doesn’t mean you have to hustle every day while ignoring the world around you. Let life come to you. Observe and appreciate every little thing — that’s what truly makes life beautiful.

Surely, life is a race — but even at a slow and steady pace, the tortoise won it. So why can’t you? Set aside all your excuses, step outside, and watch the sunrise. My advice: therapy is costly — just watch Perfect Days and relax.


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A Little Assignment and Bonus Trivia for Those Who Watched the Film

1. ASSIGNMENT:
Find out the meaning of the word ‘KOMOREBI’ and experience it yourself.

2. BONUS TRIVIA:

A. Books Read by Hirayama in the Film:
1. The Wild Palms by William Faulkner
2. Tree(s) by Aya Koda
3. Eleven by Patricia Highsmith


B. Songs on the Perfect Days Soundtrack:
1. The Animals – The House of the Rising Sun
2. The Velvet Underground – Pale Blue Eyes
3. Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
4. Patti Smith – Redondo Beach
5. The Rolling Stones – (Walkin’ Thru The) Sleepy City
6. Lou Reed – Perfect Day
7. Sachiko Kanenobu – Aoi Sakana
8. The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon
9. Maki Asakawa – The House of the Rising Sun
10. Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
11. Michael Bublé – Feeling Good
12. Patrick Wilson – Perfect Day