This Movie Broke My Brain

Movie review of the film "Perfect Days", 2023, directed by Wim Wenders.

I Discuss what’s unique about this film, what I learned from it and how it has changed my life, as the seemingly mundane life of a Japanese janitor unfolds into a profound lesson on finding joy in the everyday.

I dissect the movie’s depiction of routine and contentment, highlighting how the protagonist’s simple yet fulfilling life can teach us to appreciate what we have. By embracing the concept of "wanting what you have," we can bypass the endless chase of desires and find true happiness in our daily lives.

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00:00 Introduction
00:56 What the movie is about
03:04 What’s unusual about the film/character
04:38 The Janitor's Unique Smile
07:01 What’s making Hirayama so happy
08:48 Wanting what you have
15:40 Hedonic Adaptation
17:10 Examples of wanting what you have in practice
18:26 Final thoughts