---
title: "Perfect Days"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/perfect-days-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 976893
imdb_id: "tt27503384"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 1967
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Perfect Days (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/perfect-days-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Perfect Days is a 2023 film that examines the daily existence of a man named Hirayama. The narrative follows Hirayama as he works as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo, maintaining a highly structured routine. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he finds personal fulfillment in a variety of simple interests. He is an avid listener of music played on cassette tapes and possesses a deep appreciation for reading books. Additionally, he expresses his creativity by taking photographs of trees. As the story progresses, Hirayama experiences a series of unexpected encounters that prompt him to reflect on his surroundings. These moments serve as a catalyst for him to contemplate the nature of his life and the process of discovering beauty within the world. The film provides a character study centered on the quiet satisfaction Hirayama derives from his chosen lifestyle and his observations of his environment. Through this lens, the audience is invited to witness the deliberate and meaningful way in which he navigates his days in the city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dedicated Tokyo toilet cleaner finds profound contentment in the simple rhythms of his daily life."

### Why Watch
- celebrates finding beauty in the mundane
- features a peaceful and structured narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow-paced storytelling
- minimal dialogue
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a quiet, contemplative character study suitable for audiences who enjoy slow-paced dramas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: meditative, poetic, gentle, contemplative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wim Wenders
- **Networks / Studios**: Master Mind, Wenders Images

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koji Yakusho** as *Hirayama*
- **Tokio Emoto** as *Takashi*
- **Arisa Nakano** as *Niko*
- **Aoi Yamada** as *Aya*
- **Yumi Aso** as *Keiko*
- **Sayuri Ishikawa** as *Mama*
- **Tomokazu Miura** as *Tomoyama*
- **Min Tanaka** as *Homeless*
- **Miyako Tanaka** as *Old Lady with Brush*
- **Ron Mizuma** as *Businessman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
The story follows a man named Hirayama who works as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo and finds joy in his routine.

### Q: What does the protagonist enjoy?
Hirayama finds pleasure in listening to music on cassette tapes, reading books, and photographing trees.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The film is set in Tokyo.

### Q: What is the tone of the movie?
The film focuses on reflection and discovering beauty within the world.

### Q: Is this a documentary?
No, it is a 2023 feature film.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*