Hanan Anf

I watched Perfect Days on my flight to Spain, and it felt like the perfect companion for a long journey above the clouds. This Japanese film is slow, meditative, and beautifully simple, yet every frame holds a quiet depth. It follows Hirayama, a public toilet cleaner in Tokyo, whose life is made up of small rituals: watering plants, listening to cassette tapes, reading books, and noticing light and shadows.
The magic is in how the film transforms these ordinary moments into something extraordinary. There’s no rush, no dramatic explosions, just a gentle reminder that happiness can live in the smallest details. The cinematography is stunning, the soundtrack is soulful, and the lead performance is so genuine that you almost forget you’re watching an actor.
By the time the credits rolled, I felt strangely calm and inspired, as if the film had given me permission to slow down and truly notice life. It’s not just a movie, it’s a quiet meditation on joy, routine, and the beauty of now.