Perfect Days (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Starts a little slow but gives a great view of the Japanese work ethic and lifestyle. Watched in preparation for a trip to Japan as recommended by our planner. Enjoyed the movie and thought it showed great character development.

This is a beautiful, character-driven story of a humble man who strives to live each day consciously.

This was a really beautiful and relaxing movie. The story is slow paced, but interesting.

Beautiful I’ve watched it 2 times. I love see thru toilets.

Such an amazing film. If you’re fond of Tokyo like I am this is the movie for you. Superb cinematography with a quaint story. The packaging came in great shape, the included insert discussing the film was a great addition for a fan like me.

Not much happens in this film, so be prepared to wind down when you watch it. It does however feature a stunning visual travelogue through the city, a lovely soundtrack and a dignified acting portrayal. I viewed this as a portrait of a dignified life through dedication to one's labor, whatever the vocation.

Celebrate you Ikigai! Be well everyone!

A movie about a guy who cleans toilets for a living? Really? Yes. And a very good -- maybe a great film -- too. The backstory is that Tokyo has hundreds of the best, cleanest public toilets in the world -- a point of pride there. Our protagonist is one of the small army of people who clean them. He has little money, no girlfriend and few friends. Sounds like it could be an awful film. Or just sad. But instead, we see an intelligent, perceptive and completely decent person who has simply chosen to be happy and content -- not because of things, but rather, to be happy in spite of everything.He is a someone who has decided to take pride in his humble work, to do it the best he can and to find a kind of smooth, measured contentment along the way. He truly stops to smell the roses. He photographs the simple and natural beauty of trees framed against the sky. He show us the power of simply deciding to be content and sometimes even happy and to make time to see the bits of beauty that pass through our lives every day.It's powerful stuff and at some point it hit me -- this guy may be right.