Film Review: Wim Wenders' Perfect Days offers a masterclass in appreciating life's little beauties

Koji Yakusho is almost hypnotic in the lead role, winning Best Actor at Cannes for his portrayal of Hirayama.
Film Review: Wim Wenders' Perfect Days offers a masterclass in appreciating life's little beauties

Koji Yakusho is Hirayama, a Tokyo-based janitor, and Arisa Nakano plays his niece in ‘Perfect Days’.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 - 17:00
Declan Burke

  • Perfect Days
  • ★★★★☆
  • Cinema release

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