Perfect Days

Director Wim Wenders follows Hirayama (Yakusho Kôji), a humble toilet cleaner in Tokyo, through his daily routine. Perfect Days is screening at Lab111 Amsterdam and lets you discover the beauty of the small things. A day in the life of a toilet cleaner in Tokyo

In Perfect Days, director Wim Wenders follows the quiet, contented Hirayama ( Yakusho Kôji ) through his fixed daily routine. He cleans public toilets in Tokyo, listens to cassette tapes of Lou Reed, reads books, and photographs trees. His life seems simple, but is it really? Little by little, a few unexpected encounters reveal more about his past.

Beauty in the ordinary

The film is a poetic and moving reflection on finding meaning in everyday things. Wenders films Tokyo with a calm gaze and lets you empathize with someone who finds peace and joy in small moments. Perfect Days invites you to look at daily life differently.

Award-winning film by Wim Wenders

Yakusho Kôji won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role. The film is spoken in Japanese and English, with English subtitles. You can watch Perfect Days at cinema Lab111 in Amsterdam. Are you interested? Use the link to reserve tickets.