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| Directed by | Wim Wenders |
| Starring | Kōji Yakusho |
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Running time | 123 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Japanese |
Perfect Days is an upcoming Japanese-German film directed by Wim Wenders. The film will combine four short stories and stars Kōji Yakusho in the role of a toilet cleaner.[2]
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it is set to premiere on 25 May 2023.
Synopsis
Hirayama works as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. He seems content with his simple life. He follows a structured everyday life and dedicates his free time to his passion for music and books. Hirayama also has a fondness for trees and photographs them. More of his past is gradually revealed through a series of unexpected encounters.[3]
Cast
- Kōji Yakusho as Hirayama
- Arisa Nakano
- Tokio Emoto
- Yumi Asō
- Sayuri Ishikawa
- Tomokazu Miura
- Aoi Yamada
- Min Tanaka
Production
The film is produced by Japan's Master Mind Limited in collaboration with Germany's Wenders Images.[3]
Release
Perfect Days was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival,[4] where it will have its world premiere on 25 May 2023.[5]
References
- ^ "PERFECT DAYS". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Breitenbach, Dagmar (12 May 2022). "Tokyo's public toilets inspire Wim Wenders". DW. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (14 April 2023). "The Match Factory To Handle Wim Wenders' Tokyo-Set Cannes Competition Entry 'Perfect Days', Film Details & First-Look Revealed". Deadline. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2023". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ mraultpauillac (10 May 2023). "The Screenings Guide of the 76th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
External links
- Perfect Days at IMDb
