Hello all, thanks for watching the video! I found Perfect Days to be deeply relatable and was inspired to create this video. I poured a lot of myself into it and am glad to share it with you all! If you are interested in hearing more of my thoughts about the film, and the process of creating this video - feel free to check out my companion retrospective video. th-cam.com/video/we0SIYgqP-4/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! 🙂
I am thankful for this movie, but I hoped to get a real character I can learn from. It always felt fake to me and not sustainable for an actual full enjoyable life. Do you see any of this, or do you think I missed something?
To me this film is teaching us to enjoy our boredom. Not to think as boredom as something where you could be doing anything else, but to find happiness, harmony and satisfaction in your routine. Sometimes appreciating your life in boredom and routine is the greatest lesson this movie taught me.
The part where he cries really gets to me because you can make the mistake of thinking that he knows everything and has found a perfect way to live perfect days but that would lead to a disconnection with life because life is also pain so he accesses his feelings at that moment, he sleeps badly, but the next day he wakes up and tries to look at the sky like he always does. reminds me of what I once read in a book "pain passes because pain passes". he's so connected with him... when his niece arrives you see him laughing, really laughing and the love of others is very important, yes it's beautiful to see her taking an interest in his books and talking about the camera he gave her,.. he has so much love in him for life that life has for him back and that's enough
I think you captured it well. I think its an artistic portrayal of persons as trees. His care for the sapplings. His care for his niece and his young coworker. Cold water at the restaurants and shower to nurture himself like nurturing a tree. His smile as he looks up at the sun, like a tree would. Cleaning toilets like trees clean the polluted air. It's very much rooted in the zen tradition.
"There are those who work so they can stop; Stopping is the why of work. There are those who stop so they can work; Working is the why of work." (N.Cave)
I watched this while folding the clothes on an autumn morning. Your thoughts are so appreciated. It is indeed not about living with your hands open but with your heart open in acceptance and grace. ❤
"Life is ephemeral, fleeting. Here one moment, gone the next. An eternal dance of lights and shadows. As much as we try to understand it, to succeed at it's game - suffering inevitably arises. As much as we strive for happiness - we find depression. As much as we try to better ourselves - we find our flaws. Each attempt, at enlightment casts a long shadow. An endless prossession of attempts that seem to take us nowhere than where we're already are." Man this stuck with me. Is this a quote of someone else or your quote? I'd like to use it.
@@AlanBrighto Thank you! It's my original writing. Glad to hear that it resonated with you so deeply 🙏 Feel free to use it in personal works, though if you'd like to use it in a commercial setting, please contact me: timtographer@gmail.com
I watched I cried and decided to get outside just to explore my limits. I took my old film camera that I finally took months to fix and just strolled around with the cam on my neck. Went to the flower shop I rarely visit and the small coffee shop I've just discovered. I realized no matter what I felt being alone it never hurt to strike a conversation and talked about the daily life. I don't talk alot about my life. I felt alone and it was hard to strike a conversations but I'm trying to find a way. Not to cope my loniless but to find a path of feeling contempt. Although it doesn't matter how hard I felt about disappointment and failure I need to stop comparing my life to others I need to become better. I want to be myself. So I thank you for explaining this movie and I want to support everyone who felt this loneliness. Maybe I go to Japan and just be myself to find you what next coming to my life. Maybe it's not a life changing way but it never hurts. Now is now.
@@jin_raven192 That's amazing, well done! It takes a tremendous amount of courage and effort to test your own limits and make positive changes in your life. To some it may not seem like much, but I know the struggle and personally think you've done an incredible job. The first step is often the hardest. Also, definitely take that trip to Japan if/when you can - you won't regret it! Thank you for sharing, I appreciate you and your story. P.S. if you're ever looking for a place to chat and hang out, pop on by the discord 🙂
@@TimThoughts thank maybe I'll try it out. This year made me realize how much happened to me around and it was a turning point to change it differently. I was stuck in comparisons and constant worry that I couldn't enjoy my current time. Life is not a race so I don't need to look for the best outcome just because I'm getting older. There's a lot of regret and self hate I've been through and now I just have time to think and to do all the stuff that I delayed. I'm busy, I make plans, I make new friends lost old ones. It's enough to me to not staying home and it's getting better. Although I need to remember that I can't do everything right. I can to the things I want to do.
@@jin_raven192 You're absolutely right. Everyone moves through life at their own pace, and you have the strongest say in how you view it and approach it. Getting older, changing relationships, seeking new horizons - these are all as much a part of our lives as the memories we cherish. We can't be sure that we made the "best" decisions (or even the "right" ones), but they are still our choices to make. I wish you well on your journey! ❤
The way you interpreted the very essence of this movie is remarkable ! One thing which I’d like to share about this movie is the scene where Hirayama always orders cold ice water instead of any drink. What I think about this is it reflects how content and hard working he is yet not crushed under the work of his job. After a hard day’s work, he could’ve ordered a cold beer or any alcoholic beverage to lift off the weariness of the day but the idea of ordering ice cold water reflects he isn’t weary of his job and his routine at all , it isn’t a liability for him , he rather enjoys it to the fullest .
I saw Kairo (2001) recently and it got me thinking about Japanese society. After the Japanese economic bubble of the 1980s burst, you started seeing a lot of introspective pieces of Japanese media. But they tended to be somber, sad, and depressing. And you still feel that sentiment to this day in a lot of media. The bubble bursting started many of Japan's modern social problems, especially the hopelessness and loneliness epidemics (which have gone global). It is remarkable and nice to see a Japanese introspective film that isn't depressing. I will have to check this film out.
Very interesting insight! I myself have yet to dive into a lot of Japanese cinema before the more modern age - would be a great project to steep in. I know that Wim Wenders credited Ozu as a major influence on this film. He even took the name Hirayama from Ozu's final work! In any case, a phenomenal movie and indeed I felt had a very positive outlook on life. A nice slice of solace and serenity in modern media
@@terencehennegan1439 Have you tried it yourself or know someone in person who lives like that for a long period of time. I have a similar lifestyle and to me it seemed super depressing. Although he tried to enjoy the simple things in life, he did it so rarely and didn't socialize a lot. He seemed like everything is "okay" and I accepted it, but didn't really make anything beautiful, joyful out of it and didn't really shared it on a daily basis. This movie remembered me a little of beach bum. There it's similar, with a lot more enjoyment but lack of real consequences. Still the character seemed a little more realistic than this one. Don't have to answer everything, but would love to hear your thoughts :D
Thank you so much for this video essay. Watching Perfect Days in early 2024 was such a life-changing experience for me. An extremely touching film, so subtle and "zen", that made me appreciate each passing second more, without having to worry about the next.
You were the background voice we missed in the movie. I must say your perspective and understanding of the movie made a whole lot of sense to me. Keep producing the good stuff brother.
I fcried so hard when I first saw this movie and crying again too 😭😭 it just illustrates so well how we don’t need too much in life and we don’t need to be in a constant state of… suffering. Life is neutral and life is inside and out not in the internet and mind…. Thank you 2 hours ago I was just stressed and overwhelmed about having to make money and start a business when I turn 15 because of fear of the future and wanting to live well once I turn rich, but.. I can live nicely now, life is life… I just want to live and accept, yes, feel, but don’t fall in depression… than you so much
@@Sofianoon I'm glad you were able to take away such an insightful message from this film. You are still so young and have so much life ahead of you! Please do continue to take each moment as it comes and just focus on living life to the fullest in the ways that work best for you. A pleasure to meet and speak with you, welcome to the channel! 🤝
Such a beautiful and relaxing film. It prompts you to stop for a moment and consider what really makes you happy and what makes you worry in your own life and perhaps think of things from a different perspective.
Absolutely agreed with you! The perfect film for taking a beat from the hustle and bustle of life in general - something I think we could all strive to do more from time to time 🙂
I'm so glad I saw this film in my city's little independent cinema. It was such a special experience, especially during this period of restlessness and anxiety in my life, and I felt like time had slowed and life gave me some respite through this beautiful film. I'm also delighted that you saw this film and to hear your thoughts; I thought to myself "I hope Tim sees this film" as I left the theatre, haha :) Hirayama is a fascinating character - I loved watching him go about his daily routine but his reaction in the moments of surprise and disruption drew me in. Hirayama is a quiet and somewhat passive man but is certainly not meek, he does advocate for himself and doesn't suffer fools. Then again, he is let down by his colleague and ends up stranded on the road after bending too far to accommodate him. That said, he seems to be able to get back on track fairly smoothly the following day - I kept expecting an absolute disaster of a day but that's not where the film was going. Ah, there are so many details and reflections I could go over but instead I'll encourage anyone here to go and see this film if they haven't! Excellent video as always Tim! I'll be pondering over this film and your video for a long time to come :)
Much appreciated as always, Sam! It is indeed a very thought provoking film. I watched it many times as I was constructing the essay for this video and noticed different details and layers of depth in each viewing. Also, watching it in native Japanese with no subtitles provides a different experience in itself too! I think there's a degree of subtlety lost in translation (as always, heh) But yeah this movie really hit close to home for me. Felt like a lot of my own personal life philosophy and understanding of this world laid out in front of me. I have to agree with you, watching it was a special experience I think it will always hold a special place in my heart 🙂
I recently watched "Perfect Days" and just loved it . . . Also loved the thoughtful analysis of this video, "Power of No Mind." Hirayama's life is less a model for happiness than an image of one man's lived experience, and how he chooses to stay with the present moment, no matter how painful, confusing, or disappointing it may be. Like Hirayama, we all have lives with relatable degrees of great routine, yet it's his awareness and presence that ultimately bring a richness to his days that many of us exhaust ourselves---mentally and financially---trying to find.
I really enjoyed watching Perfect Days. I never knew these Japanese words mushin and komorebi could encapsulate the experience of life. It’s an art form to pay attention to paying attention. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and making this video!
What a gem of a video. I live a life similar to him but I do have a companion who I am very thankful for. I have learned about mindfulness through the mental health system, as I am diagnosed with a mental illness. I can't help but relate to this man because I am a reclusive person who collects physical media (bluray movies) and tries to live in the moment the best I can. Honestly, we could all use a little more mindfulness in our lives in these so called "dark times" because, really, the present is the only time we have
Well said! I definitely think there is a lot we could all learn from Hirayama's way of living. It's so easy to get bogged down in the minutiae of day to to day life that we readily forget what's right in front of us. Thanks for sharing
Such a wonderful encapsulation of the film while also highlighting an overall message making waves in the collective. In my latest podcast, I even state "Heartists create with the world, in the world, of the world. By being of nature, through nature, we allow nature to become more in nature; in which case, the paradox of how we come to Be comes from simply Being."
Thank you for this rich and profund comment that seizes the essence of what Wim Wenders tried to convey. Your knowledge of japanise culture help us to appreciate the subtle nuances of this "uncommercial" autor's movie.
In all these years on youtube , this is one of the best things ive watched . You have perfect justice to the character of Hirayama , only a man drenched in the eastern philosophy can understand him , the character will bypass most people .. Hirayama is a very very strong force , this movie in an ideal world should be the ideal for society . But what should be should be left for another day . What is is that i enjoyed it thoroughly. Once again Hirayama cleaned the remaining dirt in this toilet called the mind
I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you. Your thoughts on the film added an extra layer of appreciation towards the movie for me. The views are really thought provoking and really is inspirational. Thank you a ton. Keep up the good work. Encore!
@@sarathjustin4735 Thank you! At this particularly difficult juncture with TH-cam, I really appreciate your kind words. Glad you got something meaningful from the video, cheers! 🙂
Man it was good, not only the movie but also this video. I gotta say everything about life is so beautiful. Even though we have hard times we still can find joy from anything. I think that we go through each day just to get to the end of the week-me included- but this video and the movie helped me realize that every day is beautiful. It's a little journey each day and stepping back and appreciating it can go a long way.
@@coolestmanman Well said, gotta agree with you there. Sometimes all we really need to do is take a step back and slow down to appreciate the life around us. Cheers! 🍻
Haven’t seen the movie yet, but your analysis of it reminds of 2 other movies I recently watched; Call Me Chihiro and The Big Lebowski. ‘Call Me Chihiro’ touches on the theme of mindfulness and searching out the nuances in every day life. But it also deals with loneliness, community and appreciating moments of solitude. ‘The Big Lebowski’ also deals with mindfulness and exploring the absurd moments that occur in your seemingly mundane life. It’s more on the comedy side of things but learn the same lessons.😅
@@montenegroafro4454 I haven't yet seen "Call Me Chihiro", but it's on my watch list. Very interesting comparison to The Big Lebowski, lol. Great film though!
Hey I just wanted to say a big thank you for putting this video together, about a film that I really love. I appreciate all the work you have put in, to produce this thoughtful, calm and overall marvelous video, it’s one that I come back to again and again, especially as I walk my local streets during dusk. Keep it up 👍
the video was profound and the way you interpreted is wholesome ....this movie is close to my heart ...i am glad that i watched this video.........much love to your work
Thanks for this video essay! Very beautifully articulated. I loved this film - it really captured that silent appreciation that I experience throughout my own days and I felt seen and less alone in viewing it through Hirayama. There is so much magic in the mundane, when we can just slow down and look. It's everywhere.
Thank you for making this I watched this movie last Friday and I feel like I understood 25%, maybe 33% of the symbolism and hidden messages, but this video brought that information into focus with more clarity. Thank you again for making this, I think there will be many people who benefit from this like I did 🤔😊📚
brilliant video. this was hands down my favorite film released the past year. along with Godzilla Minus 1 (would love a video essay on the humanity shown in that film!!). Thanks for the great video Tim :)
Wonderful, fabulous points made in the video Tim. Your thoughts are as basic and deep as sands in the sea but are concisely clear and high like clouds in sunny sky. The way you don't explain every terms and ideas but scrape the surface of them and let people think for themselves on those matters are impressive.
It's a gentle, detailed story. A view on a simple life that has an unspoken back story. Wonderful actors and a calm meditative atmosphere. But it is really a beautiful short film stretched far too long. Easily this is a half hour film and doesn't warrant the time it took
Well explained❤. The director is a photographer in real life. He choose to give audience a simpler visual experience. The shots and cuts are very basic yet most powerful.
I am blessed to have seen this video essay. For people who haven't seen the movie , it was a great summary and your thoughts also are of great value indeed. I am looking forward to see the movie. A handshake in my thoughts. A
"Life is ephemeral, fleeting. Here one moment gone the next, an eternal dance of lights and shadow. As much as we try to understand it, to succeed at its game suffering inevitability arises. As much as we strive for happiness we find depression as much as we try to better ourselves we find our flaws. Each attempt at enlightenment cast a long shadow and endless procession of that seems to take us nowhere other than where we already are." Beautifully said❣️. Loved the video Tim❤️. People who liked Perfect days can also watch a Tamil movie called "KADAISI VIVASAYI" it also gives you a meditative experience.
@@harik171 Thank you for the kind words and suggestion! I know people commonly ask for similar movies. I will have to check this out myself as well. Cheers! 🍻
@@dhananjay-k7g unfortunately it was copyright blocked. So it's allowed to remain up on TH-cam for people to view it, but I don't get paid at all for it 😔 But ya know, it is what it is - at least people can still watch it!
12:36-12:46 i love this segment of the video. Perfect Days beautifully captures the complexity of life in general highlighting the significance of merely existing in the current/ present moment but at the same time acknowledging the idea that at the end of the day humans are perfectly imperfect ! You just learn to live with the pain at the end of the day because it makes you who you are what one can do is shift the perspective on what is in control and how to prioritize all the available resources to make the best out of each day in order to survive this thing called life.
Thank you so much for this video. I genuinely believe this video changes something inside me. Life can be mundane, but it's our choice to spend it mindlessly or to be in the moment, becoming the Mushin.
Your videos are absolutely epic, i kid you not - it's the type of stuff that leaves me speechless. Binging more of your work (esp vid essays) keep it up. Work with the algorithm bro cuz your channel is about to blow up.
Tim, your thoughts were very well presented and worked as therapy for me. I love it. I was feeling very anxious this morning when I woke up. I knew I should not scroll through my phone because it would worsen my anxiety, but then I came across this video. Now I'm in tears but feeling calm. Thank you so much for creating this. It was like magic for me.
@@anupamahembram293 Thank you for your kind words, I am glad this video helped alay some of your anxiety. It means a great deal to me. Wishing you the best! 🙂
Great break down of the movie. I really enjoyed your thoughts and how you processed this movie. I really loved this movie and deeply connect with people also connecting to it.
This was a video that perfectly incapsulates my philosophy. I really needed this reminder, what a great insightful look into the movie as well. I don’t usually give thumbs up but this video was perfect and you have a way with words
well done. you obviously have a deep understanding of 無心 & articulate it nicely. i loved this film (& need to get around to paris, tx one of these days). it felt comfortable to me because it reflected a lot of what my life consists of (but lord, it's a constant learning journey). i tend to intellectualize & still have an underlying sense of discontent, but consistency holds. this film was a reminder & has stuck with me. just subscribed.
@@dogwalk3 Thank you, glad that the video resonated with you. I can definitely understand where you're coming from and I think life will forever be an uphill battle, but hey - that's what keeps things interesting! Appreciate you dropping by, pleasure to meet you!
Beautiful review of a thought provoking movie. Just like the main character, we should slow down, and only then can we live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of life.
Really enjoyed the video, brilliantly made! I'm looking to make a visual essay on a film soon for college, can I just ask how you go about getting such high-quality clips of the film for the videos?
Saw this movie and now i am more clear about mindfulness. living mindfully. After the movie, i needed some clarity which your video helps. Thanks for more clarity. Also if you can recommend more movies like this. it would be great:)
To be quite honest, I can't really think of any movies that carry the same sort of atmosphere and sentiment... 😅 Here's hoping someone sees your comment and brings some up because I would also love to know!
I appreciate this video so much thank you for making it. The movie affected me deeply, and your video reflection helped me to explore and articulate what this movie I Invites us into.
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Hello all, thanks for watching the video!
I found Perfect Days to be deeply relatable and was inspired to create this video. I poured a lot of myself into it and am glad to share it with you all!
If you are interested in hearing more of my thoughts about the film, and the process of creating this video - feel free to check out my companion retrospective video.
th-cam.com/video/we0SIYgqP-4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! 🙂
One can be empty and still be contentful.
Pure beauty!
I just heard about this. Thank you for the extra video.
I liked the small hints in the film, for example - Hirayama only wears his watch on his day off. Also, he wakes up naturally, no alarm.
It's a man made alarm,and it's called broom swipe alarm...I also woke up by the same in winter as in India,in winter we have to switch off the fan..
@@user-ck4jr5ze7g 👌🏼
His "alarm clock" was the lady sweeping the streets in the morning
@@victorthai250 That was beautiful. Blessed routine.
I watched that movie and went for a walk in the rain. I’ve never felt so satisfied with the present moment…it’s a truly masterpiece
Agreed. Also, a walk in the rain sounds like an absolutely lovely time!
I just watched the movie ❤
You are a true soul @alenaparmar
I can’t remember the last time I watched such a meditative film, it was very refreshing, no drama, no huge conflict, just experience.
I have to agree - both on the film, and about sloths 🦥
After I watched this movie, everyday I stepped out of my building looking at the sky and taking a deep breath in.
He's essentially a monk that has chosen to go it alone, relying on his own income and following his own structure instead of a monastery's.
I am thankful for this movie, but I hoped to get a real character I can learn from. It always felt fake to me and not sustainable for an actual full enjoyable life. Do you see any of this, or do you think I missed something?
@@benjaminfranklinstyl I didn't see the movie. Just excerpts.
To me this film is teaching us to enjoy our boredom. Not to think as boredom as something where you could be doing anything else, but to find happiness, harmony and satisfaction in your routine. Sometimes appreciating your life in boredom and routine is the greatest lesson this movie taught me.
The part where he cries really gets to me because you can make the mistake of thinking that he knows everything and has found a perfect way to live perfect days but that would lead to a disconnection with life because life is also pain so he accesses his feelings at that moment, he sleeps badly, but the next day he wakes up and tries to look at the sky like he always does.
reminds me of what I once read in a book "pain passes because pain passes". he's so connected with him... when his niece arrives you see him laughing, really laughing and the love of others is very important, yes it's beautiful to see her taking an interest in his books and talking about the camera he gave her,..
he has so much love in him for life that life has for him back and that's enough
@@mariaeduardamoreira3698 Beautifully said, thank you for sharing 🙂
I think you captured it well. I think its an artistic portrayal of persons as trees. His care for the sapplings. His care for his niece and his young coworker. Cold water at the restaurants and shower to nurture himself like nurturing a tree. His smile as he looks up at the sun, like a tree would. Cleaning toilets like trees clean the polluted air. It's very much rooted in the zen tradition.
@@peacew6 well said
The cinematography in this movie is peak. The vibe and aesthetic of the movie are hypnotizing. Thanks for recommending this movie.
@@nikunjarya6292 Couldn't agree more!
"There are those who work so they can stop; Stopping is the why of work.
There are those who stop so they can work; Working is the why of work." (N.Cave)
Movies like this are what make life worth it
I watched this while folding the clothes on an autumn morning. Your thoughts are so appreciated. It is indeed not about living with your hands open but with your heart open in acceptance and grace. ❤
A beautiful scene and sentiment. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
"Life is ephemeral, fleeting. Here one moment, gone the next. An eternal dance of lights and shadows. As much as we try to understand it, to succeed at it's game - suffering inevitably arises. As much as we strive for happiness - we find depression. As much as we try to better ourselves - we find our flaws. Each attempt, at enlightment casts a long shadow. An endless prossession of attempts that seem to take us nowhere than where we're already are." Man this stuck with me. Is this a quote of someone else or your quote? I'd like to use it.
@@AlanBrighto Thank you! It's my original writing. Glad to hear that it resonated with you so deeply 🙏
Feel free to use it in personal works, though if you'd like to use it in a commercial setting, please contact me: timtographer@gmail.com
I watched I cried and decided to get outside just to explore my limits. I took my old film camera that I finally took months to fix and just strolled around with the cam on my neck. Went to the flower shop I rarely visit and the small coffee shop I've just discovered. I realized no matter what I felt being alone it never hurt to strike a conversation and talked about the daily life. I don't talk alot about my life. I felt alone and it was hard to strike a conversations but I'm trying to find a way. Not to cope my loniless but to find a path of feeling contempt. Although it doesn't matter how hard I felt about disappointment and failure I need to stop comparing my life to others I need to become better. I want to be myself.
So I thank you for explaining this movie and I want to support everyone who felt this loneliness. Maybe I go to Japan and just be myself to find you what next coming to my life. Maybe it's not a life changing way but it never hurts. Now is now.
@@jin_raven192 That's amazing, well done! It takes a tremendous amount of courage and effort to test your own limits and make positive changes in your life. To some it may not seem like much, but I know the struggle and personally think you've done an incredible job. The first step is often the hardest.
Also, definitely take that trip to Japan if/when you can - you won't regret it! Thank you for sharing, I appreciate you and your story.
P.S. if you're ever looking for a place to chat and hang out, pop on by the discord 🙂
@@TimThoughts thank maybe I'll try it out. This year made me realize how much happened to me around and it was a turning point to change it differently. I was stuck in comparisons and constant worry that I couldn't enjoy my current time. Life is not a race so I don't need to look for the best outcome just because I'm getting older. There's a lot of regret and self hate I've been through and now I just have time to think and to do all the stuff that I delayed. I'm busy, I make plans, I make new friends lost old ones. It's enough to me to not staying home and it's getting better. Although I need to remember that I can't do everything right. I can to the things I want to do.
@@jin_raven192 You're absolutely right. Everyone moves through life at their own pace, and you have the strongest say in how you view it and approach it.
Getting older, changing relationships, seeking new horizons - these are all as much a part of our lives as the memories we cherish. We can't be sure that we made the "best" decisions (or even the "right" ones), but they are still our choices to make.
I wish you well on your journey! ❤
The way you interpreted the very essence of this movie is remarkable !
One thing which I’d like to share about this movie is the scene where Hirayama always orders cold ice water instead of any drink. What I think about this is it reflects how content and hard working he is yet not crushed under the work of his job. After a hard day’s work, he could’ve ordered a cold beer or any alcoholic beverage to lift off the weariness of the day but the idea of ordering ice cold water reflects he isn’t weary of his job and his routine at all , it isn’t a liability for him , he rather enjoys it to the fullest .
Imagine, a man cleans a public toilet and drinks only cold water - and he is happy. Wow what a message, epic.
I saw Kairo (2001) recently and it got me thinking about Japanese society. After the Japanese economic bubble of the 1980s burst, you started seeing a lot of introspective pieces of Japanese media. But they tended to be somber, sad, and depressing. And you still feel that sentiment to this day in a lot of media.
The bubble bursting started many of Japan's modern social problems, especially the hopelessness and loneliness epidemics (which have gone global).
It is remarkable and nice to see a Japanese introspective film that isn't depressing. I will have to check this film out.
Very interesting insight! I myself have yet to dive into a lot of Japanese cinema before the more modern age - would be a great project to steep in.
I know that Wim Wenders credited Ozu as a major influence on this film. He even took the name Hirayama from Ozu's final work!
In any case, a phenomenal movie and indeed I felt had a very positive outlook on life. A nice slice of solace and serenity in modern media
I am from Inida ...no words I am going to wacth again this is like a life guide
One’s world outside is but a reflection of one’s world inside. Happy inside, Happy outside.😊
I am very interested in that character. Do you think it's actually possible or just an oversimplification of reality and happiness?
@@benjaminfranklinstyl I truly believe this to be true. By being mindful of this it will strengthen your resolve.
@@terencehennegan1439 Have you tried it yourself or know someone in person who lives like that for a long period of time. I have a similar lifestyle and to me it seemed super depressing. Although he tried to enjoy the simple things in life, he did it so rarely and didn't socialize a lot. He seemed like everything is "okay" and I accepted it, but didn't really make anything beautiful, joyful out of it and didn't really shared it on a daily basis. This movie remembered me a little of beach bum. There it's similar, with a lot more enjoyment but lack of real consequences. Still the character seemed a little more realistic than this one. Don't have to answer everything, but would love to hear your thoughts :D
Thank you so much for this video essay. Watching Perfect Days in early 2024 was such a life-changing experience for me. An extremely touching film, so subtle and "zen", that made me appreciate each passing second more, without having to worry about the next.
Definitely agreed with you there! An incredible film and moving experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. Thanks to you as well.
This video feels a perfect morning first sip of gourmet coffee
Love it
@@OhioFool 💖
Guy is living like a sage in the modern world. Amazing film. Not digital distractions in his life.
You were the background voice we missed in the movie. I must say your perspective and understanding of the movie made a whole lot of sense to me. Keep producing the good stuff brother.
One of the best films I've ever experienced.
I fcried so hard when I first saw this movie and crying again too 😭😭 it just illustrates so well how we don’t need too much in life and we don’t need to be in a constant state of… suffering. Life is neutral and life is inside and out not in the internet and mind…. Thank you 2 hours ago I was just stressed and overwhelmed about having to make money and start a business when I turn 15 because of fear of the future and wanting to live well once I turn rich, but.. I can live nicely now, life is life… I just want to live and accept, yes, feel, but don’t fall in depression… than you so much
@@Sofianoon I'm glad you were able to take away such an insightful message from this film. You are still so young and have so much life ahead of you! Please do continue to take each moment as it comes and just focus on living life to the fullest in the ways that work best for you. A pleasure to meet and speak with you, welcome to the channel! 🤝
Such a beautiful and relaxing film. It prompts you to stop for a moment and consider what really makes you happy and what makes you worry in your own life and perhaps think of things from a different perspective.
Absolutely agreed with you! The perfect film for taking a beat from the hustle and bustle of life in general - something I think we could all strive to do more from time to time 🙂
I'm so glad I saw this film in my city's little independent cinema. It was such a special experience, especially during this period of restlessness and anxiety in my life, and I felt like time had slowed and life gave me some respite through this beautiful film.
I'm also delighted that you saw this film and to hear your thoughts; I thought to myself "I hope Tim sees this film" as I left the theatre, haha :)
Hirayama is a fascinating character - I loved watching him go about his daily routine but his reaction in the moments of surprise and disruption drew me in. Hirayama is a quiet and somewhat passive man but is certainly not meek, he does advocate for himself and doesn't suffer fools. Then again, he is let down by his colleague and ends up stranded on the road after bending too far to accommodate him.
That said, he seems to be able to get back on track fairly smoothly the following day - I kept expecting an absolute disaster of a day but that's not where the film was going.
Ah, there are so many details and reflections I could go over but instead I'll encourage anyone here to go and see this film if they haven't!
Excellent video as always Tim! I'll be pondering over this film and your video for a long time to come :)
Much appreciated as always, Sam! It is indeed a very thought provoking film. I watched it many times as I was constructing the essay for this video and noticed different details and layers of depth in each viewing.
Also, watching it in native Japanese with no subtitles provides a different experience in itself too! I think there's a degree of subtlety lost in translation (as always, heh)
But yeah this movie really hit close to home for me. Felt like a lot of my own personal life philosophy and understanding of this world laid out in front of me. I have to agree with you, watching it was a special experience I think it will always hold a special place in my heart 🙂
I recently watched "Perfect Days" and just loved it . . . Also loved the thoughtful analysis of this video, "Power of No Mind." Hirayama's life is less a model for happiness than an image of one man's lived experience, and how he chooses to stay with the present moment, no matter how painful, confusing, or disappointing it may be. Like Hirayama, we all have lives with relatable degrees of great routine, yet it's his awareness and presence that ultimately bring a richness to his days that many of us exhaust ourselves---mentally and financially---trying to find.
@@filmfan-lf3gr Beautifully said, thank you for sharing!
I really enjoyed watching Perfect Days. I never knew these Japanese words mushin and komorebi could encapsulate the experience of life. It’s an art form to pay attention to paying attention. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and making this video!
What a gem of a video. I live a life similar to him but I do have a companion who I am very thankful for. I have learned about mindfulness through the mental health system, as I am diagnosed with a mental illness. I can't help but relate to this man because I am a reclusive person who collects physical media (bluray movies) and tries to live in the moment the best I can. Honestly, we could all use a little more mindfulness in our lives in these so called "dark times" because, really, the present is the only time we have
Well said! I definitely think there is a lot we could all learn from Hirayama's way of living. It's so easy to get bogged down in the minutiae of day to to day life that we readily forget what's right in front of us. Thanks for sharing
Blessings, friend.
Such a wonderful encapsulation of the film while also highlighting an overall message making waves in the collective. In my latest podcast, I even state "Heartists create with the world, in the world, of the world. By being of nature, through nature, we allow nature to become more in nature; in which case, the paradox of how we come to Be comes from simply Being."
Well put! As they say, great minds think alike 🙂
10:52 - 11:37 ... Wow Tim, that was absolutely beautiful. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@@WholeWheatPiano Many thanks 🙂
Thank you for this rich and profund comment that seizes the essence of what Wim Wenders tried to convey.
Your knowledge of japanise culture help us to appreciate the subtle nuances of this "uncommercial" autor's movie.
Many thanks to you as well
Your thoughts on this film are almost as beautiful as the film. And that saying a lot. Thank you for existing.
Same to you! 🙂
🙏Thank You for these deep thoughts about the movie,
Perfect Days and Hirayama's lifestyle conquered me at first glance
Wow for someone who hasn't seen this movie.. its putting tears in my eyes lol. This is also due to the video being so well done!
@@D1sappo1ntmentPanda Thank you! I think if you have a chance, you'll also enjoy the film! 🙂
In all these years on youtube , this is one of the best things ive watched . You have perfect justice to the character of Hirayama , only a man drenched in the eastern philosophy can understand him , the character will bypass most people .. Hirayama is a very very strong force , this movie in an ideal world should be the ideal for society . But what should be should be left for another day . What is is that i enjoyed it thoroughly. Once again Hirayama cleaned the remaining dirt in this toilet called the mind
I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you. Your thoughts on the film added an extra layer of appreciation towards the movie for me. The views are really thought provoking and really is inspirational. Thank you a ton. Keep up the good work. Encore!
@@sarathjustin4735 Thank you! At this particularly difficult juncture with TH-cam, I really appreciate your kind words. Glad you got something meaningful from the video, cheers! 🙂
@@TimThoughts keep up the good work brother. I'm sure you'll get what you want in the journey. Keep doing what you love 🫂💎
Man it was good, not only the movie but also this video. I gotta say everything about life is so beautiful. Even though we have hard times we still can find joy from anything. I think that we go through each day just to get to the end of the week-me included- but this video and the movie helped me realize that every day is beautiful. It's a little journey each day and stepping back and appreciating it can go a long way.
@@coolestmanman Well said, gotta agree with you there. Sometimes all we really need to do is take a step back and slow down to appreciate the life around us. Cheers! 🍻
I rarely comment, but this was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing
I especially liked the connections you have drawn to east asian philosophy
As a fellow infrequent commenter (beside my own channel of course), I thank you as well!
Glad you enjoyed the video :)
thank you for making this video. Perfect Days was my favorite movie of 2023.
Same here!
Haven’t seen the movie yet, but your analysis of it reminds of 2 other movies I recently watched; Call Me Chihiro and The Big Lebowski.
‘Call Me Chihiro’ touches on the theme of mindfulness and searching out the nuances in every day life. But it also deals with loneliness, community and appreciating moments of solitude.
‘The Big Lebowski’ also deals with mindfulness and exploring the absurd moments that occur in your seemingly mundane life. It’s more on the comedy side of things but learn the same lessons.😅
@@montenegroafro4454 I haven't yet seen "Call Me Chihiro", but it's on my watch list. Very interesting comparison to The Big Lebowski, lol. Great film though!
Hey I just wanted to say a big thank you for putting this video together, about a film that I really love. I appreciate all the work you have put in, to produce this thoughtful, calm and overall marvelous video, it’s one that I come back to again and again, especially as I walk my local streets during dusk. Keep it up 👍
@@MatthewBoland_Melb Much appreciated - honestly it's connections like this that make the whole thing feel worthwhile. Hope you are well, cheers! 🙂
the video was profound and the way you interpreted is wholesome ....this movie is close to my heart ...i am glad that i watched this video.........much love to your work
@@joyenjoy6280 Many thanks, appreciate the kind words 🙏
Your analysis of this beautiful film is as beautiful as the film. For that, I’ve subscribed. Great analysis, on a lovely film! Thank you.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated, many thanks. And welcome to the channel, glad to have you here! 🙂
Thanks for this video essay! Very beautifully articulated.
I loved this film - it really captured that silent appreciation that I experience throughout my own days and I felt seen and less alone in viewing it through Hirayama. There is so much magic in the mundane, when we can just slow down and look. It's everywhere.
@@alfrdprker Couldn't agree more :)
I got so much peace & great understanding & appreciation of the video after watching this video🙂
Thank you for making this
I watched this movie last Friday and I feel like I understood 25%, maybe 33% of the symbolism and hidden messages, but this video brought that information into focus with more clarity. Thank you again for making this, I think there will be many people who benefit from this like I did 🤔😊📚
Appreciate the kind words! ☺
brilliant video. this was hands down my favorite film released the past year. along with Godzilla Minus 1 (would love a video essay on the humanity shown in that film!!). Thanks for the great video Tim :)
Thanks, appreciate it! I also really enjoyed Godzilla and it really had me thinking. Definitely a candidate for a future video! 🙂
Thanks.. A masterpiece of a film.. Totally inspirational
@@derekbeddow2500 Agreed!
never watched this movie, but i enjoy your thoughts on it. as i get older, the more i want to lose my self in every moment. now i gotta watch it
thanks! definitely give it a look when you have a chance
Wonderful, fabulous points made in the video Tim. Your thoughts are as basic and deep as sands in the sea but are concisely clear and high like clouds in sunny sky. The way you don't explain every terms and ideas but scrape the surface of them and let people think for themselves on those matters are impressive.
Many thanks!
It's a gentle, detailed story. A view on a simple life that has an unspoken back story. Wonderful actors and a calm meditative atmosphere.
But it is really a beautiful short film stretched far too long. Easily this is a half hour film and doesn't warrant the time it took
Well explained❤. The director is a photographer in real life. He choose to give audience a simpler visual experience. The shots and cuts are very basic yet most powerful.
I am blessed to have seen this video essay. For people who haven't seen the movie , it was a great summary and your thoughts also are of great value indeed. I am looking forward to see the movie.
A handshake in my thoughts. A
Thank you! Your words warm my heart and are greatly appreciated! 🙂
"Life is ephemeral, fleeting. Here one moment gone the next, an eternal dance of lights and shadow. As much as we try to understand it, to succeed at its game suffering inevitability arises. As much as we strive for happiness we find depression as much as we try to better ourselves we find our flaws. Each attempt at enlightenment cast a long shadow and endless procession of that seems to take us nowhere other than where we already are." Beautifully said❣️.
Loved the video Tim❤️. People who liked Perfect days can also watch a Tamil movie called "KADAISI VIVASAYI" it also gives you a meditative experience.
@@harik171 Thank you for the kind words and suggestion! I know people commonly ask for similar movies. I will have to check this out myself as well. Cheers! 🍻
@@TimThoughts what happened to this video?
@@dhananjay-k7g unfortunately it was copyright blocked. So it's allowed to remain up on TH-cam for people to view it, but I don't get paid at all for it 😔
But ya know, it is what it is - at least people can still watch it!
Wow that was such a good video essay, keep it up I'm sure you'll get plenty of recognition for your hard work
Many thanks 🤝
I loved this film so much! Thank you for your thoughts on it 🙏🏻
This movie is dope and sublime.
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I really loved they way that you articulated your thoughts
Many thanks, I appreciate it 🙂
What a wonderful thoughts Tim
this is one of the best video essays I have ever seen
@@directedbysaul Many thanks, you are too kind 🙏
12:36-12:46 i love this segment of the video. Perfect Days beautifully captures the complexity of life in general highlighting the significance of merely existing in the current/ present moment but at the same time acknowledging the idea that at the end of the day humans are perfectly imperfect ! You just learn to live with the pain at the end of the day because it makes you who you are what one can do is shift the perspective on what is in control and how to prioritize all the available resources to make the best out of each day in order to survive this thing called life.
@@shaheersk721 Well said!
Dear brother, thanks from the bottom of heart for this beautiful video ❤
@@vishnu17o8 Thanks to you as well ♥
you have great thoughts, calming video
Beautifully narrated, brother. Glad to Be Here Now with You, thank you.
Same to you! :)
A film for every human on earth.
Thank you so much for this video. I genuinely believe this video changes something inside me. Life can be mundane, but it's our choice to spend it mindlessly or to be in the moment, becoming the Mushin.
Glad to hear the video had a positive impact for you. Wishing you the best!
Your videos are absolutely epic, i kid you not - it's the type of stuff that leaves me speechless. Binging more of your work (esp vid essays) keep it up. Work with the algorithm bro cuz your channel is about to blow up.
@@폴라곰탱이 Appreciate it! Always glad to hear the hard work is noticed 🤝
Tim, your thoughts were very well presented and worked as therapy for me. I love it. I was feeling very anxious this morning when I woke up. I knew I should not scroll through my phone because it would worsen my anxiety, but then I came across this video. Now I'm in tears but feeling calm. Thank you so much for creating this. It was like magic for me.
@@anupamahembram293 Thank you for your kind words, I am glad this video helped alay some of your anxiety. It means a great deal to me.
Wishing you the best! 🙂
Great break down of the movie. I really enjoyed your thoughts and how you processed this movie. I really loved this movie and deeply connect with people also connecting to it.
It's a incredible series of thoughts about the film.
Thank you for introducing me to this artwork. :)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, through your words, Tim. 🙇🏿
@@djr3386 Thank you as well 🙏
this was so incredible, thank you for such an intentional video essay, keep going!
@@zeroxdan Many thanks, appreciate the kind words. Hope you have a great week! ✌️
Could relate to your analysis and the movie - meditative .. thank you from my soul ❤️
This was a video that perfectly incapsulates my philosophy. I really needed this reminder, what a great insightful look into the movie as well. I don’t usually give thumbs up but this video was perfect and you have a way with words
Thank you for the kind words, appreciate you 🙂
You a real one for this man ❤️
We are all real ones on this blessed day 🙏
But for real though thank you, appreciate you ♥
Beautiful film and beautiful thoughs, Tim! Thank you.
well done. you obviously have a deep understanding of 無心 & articulate it nicely. i loved this film (& need to get around to paris, tx one of these days).
it felt comfortable to me because it reflected a lot of what my life consists of (but lord, it's a constant learning journey). i tend to intellectualize & still have an underlying sense of discontent, but consistency holds. this film was a reminder & has stuck with me.
just subscribed.
@@dogwalk3 Thank you, glad that the video resonated with you. I can definitely understand where you're coming from and I think life will forever be an uphill battle, but hey - that's what keeps things interesting!
Appreciate you dropping by, pleasure to meet you!
Loved this movie. Enjoyed listening to your thoughts. It is a wonderful gist of the beauty of this film. Good one.
Very thoughtful yet simple, kudos!
Beautiful review of a thought provoking movie. Just like the main character, we should slow down, and only then can we live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of life.
Well said 🙂
Thank you for this video it made me very happy have a nice day
@@flogoro Same to you! 🙂
Wow, beautifully presented. Subscribed!! Keep up the good work!
Greatly made, thanks for choosing such calm movie and you voice is amazing, love from india
beautiful thoughts, thank you for sharing :)
Thanks to you as well 🙂
i appreciate your time to make this video🙏
Really enjoyed the video, brilliantly made! I'm looking to make a visual essay on a film soon for college, can I just ask how you go about getting such high-quality clips of the film for the videos?
He's the boy version of me! (Maybe a little less hyper but he tries!) Thank you for the video!
Thanks, thank you so much for making this video. I will live everyday present and try to do what I want and can, i’m 14 so..
Thanks ..for beautiful message
Great analysis of a great film
@@george-zhi-zhao 🤝
Saw this movie and now i am more clear about mindfulness. living mindfully. After the movie, i needed some clarity which your video helps. Thanks for more clarity. Also if you can recommend more movies like this. it would be great:)
To be quite honest, I can't really think of any movies that carry the same sort of atmosphere and sentiment... 😅
Here's hoping someone sees your comment and brings some up because I would also love to know!
This is wonderful, I’m glad I found your channel
@@davidecarretta4958 Same here, welcome! Glad to meet ya! 🙂
Beautiful review! I’ll watch it as soon as I can! Thankyou!
Thank you as well! I think you'll enjoy it, it's a wonderful film 🙂
I appreciate this video so much thank you for making it. The movie affected me deeply, and your video reflection helped me to explore and articulate what this movie I Invites us into.
beautifully explained and illustrated...commendable effort from your part 👌👌✌👏
Thank you! 🙂
@@TimThoughts welcome
Beautifully explained. loved it!! ❤️
thank you for this wonderfully encouraging post