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Paterson
Why this pick
Like Perfect Days, it finds quiet grace in a working man’s repeated routines, tactile rituals, and alertness to small daily encounters.
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MOVIE2023 2h 5m JPN
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Columbus
Why this pick
Its composed frames, unhurried conversations, and sensitivity to architecture and everyday observation suit the reflective, quietly restorative mood of Perfect Days.
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Koji Yakusho
平山
Min Tanaka
ホームレス
Arisa Nakano
ニコ
Tokio Emoto
タカシ
Aoi Yamada
アヤ
Yumi Aso
ケイコ
Sayuri Ishikawa
ママ
Tomokazu Miura
友山