hirayama’s perfect day

books featured in the film Perfect Days (2023) directed by Wim Wenders, a glimpse into the quiet life of toilet cleaner Hirayama —

a life of light filtered through leaves, old cassette tapes, playing shadow tag with strangers, and reading books until you can’t keep your eyes open. a life of hidden pain, and fleeting beauty found in unexpected places.

(soundtrack in the comments!)

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created by pachinko

last updated April, 2026

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  1. The House of the Rising Sun, The Animals, 1964
  2. Pale Blue Eyes, The Velvet Underground, 1969
  3. (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding, 1968
  4. Redondo Beach, Patti Smith, 1975
  5. (Walkin’ Thru The) Sleepy City, The Rolling Stones, 1964
  6. Perfect Day, Lou Reed, 1972
  7. Aoi Sakana (青い魚), Sachiko Kanenobu, 1972
  8. Sunny Afternoon, The Kinks, 1966
  9. Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison, 1967
  10. Feeling Good, Nina Simone, 1965
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Oh this is so intriguing!!! I will definitely have to check out the movie 👀

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it's a lovely one - available on MUBI and usually also in some small indie cinemas! a good one to watch alone on a quiet evening :)

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