Kōji Yakusho on finding happiness in simplicity, Perfect Days, and working with Wim Wenders

[@etherdog]

Not only is Perfect Days a GREAT film, and Kōji Yakusho is a great actor, but it also gave Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" the spotlight it deserves. It really is one of the best films of the century so far.

[@cyano3d]

I am so glad i discovered that song, its beautiful

[@adrianacampos6544]

I totally agree.

[@rw2266]

Pale blue eyes also

[@cyano3d]

@@rw2266 truly a beautiful song, i was also tearing up with him at the end

[@nabilarehmat6284]

Please help me out from where I can download and can watch this movie. I tried 1000 times but still not find the full movie

[@whill2890]

My favorite scene is the final one, the close-up of his face , when he goes between tears and smiles. Inner peace! Love it. Love Koji! I've loved him since Shall We Dance!🎉❤

[@whill2890]

Great acting in that scene!

[@sylvandelacruz]

I needed to watch a movie that didn't have the dysfunctional characters of a drama or violence of an action movie. I needed something peaceful, thing of beauty and nature, something that matched my current mood and state of mind. Then, I found Perfect Days, which really had absolute minimal drama, and I really connected with it, and the lead character -that was me! Because all I'm hoping to experience each day is peace, nature and music (I'm a singer/songwriter). And I need that every day. We're all lucky if we can find that. And in this film, we all could.

[@luizawilczynska]

💙💙💙

[@inMuro]

this might be a bit far off - but if you like this type of movie, you might like this british film from a few years ago, called Another Year. It's my favorite film and similar to perfect days in ways that are hard to describe.

[@adrianacampos6544]

Nice comment. As you, I really noticed that the film matched my state of mind, and I do saw myself on the character.

[@Le-Voyage-Du-Heros]

🙏🏼

[@labyrinth1245]

Little forest is good too

[@dmcbride42]

Listening to Yakusho-san speak is relaxing. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to describe his feelings.

[@thecaseyli]

Perfect Days instantly became one of my all time favorites, I loved it so much that I watched it twice in the theater and pre ordered it on Apple TV. The story is just so beautiful and inspiring and Kõji Yakusho is incredibly talented, I fell in love with his character in the first shot. ❤

[@AditiHM]

Your words could have been written by me! I also saw it twice at the cinema and have pre-ordered it on Amazon Prime. I would say it's my all-time favourite film. I was in Tokyo earlier this month and went to Hirayama's lunch spot and apartment, and to four of the 17 toilets! ♡

[@ross6753]

Yakusho-san's character in "Perfect days" doesn't say much, but Yakusho-san does it all with his smile. It's the smile that made Wim Wenders pick him

[@TranslationsAM]

Hi from Armenia...Thank you, I really enjoyed the film...less words and more emotions...brilliant performance by actor and film makers as well...there is so much ba bla bla in our life that very often we need silence in order to have more feelings

[@ConcordD0m]

Just wanted to say how great this interview was. Can really tell how much thought and nuance you put into each question you ask and I really appreciate it as I assume everyone else does.

[@henrik7154]

What a genuinely great interview. The questions were really good and the profound answers moved me. The movie is one of my favorites and I just saw it for the second time on blu ray after seeing it in a small moody cinema for the first time. And it still hit all the notes. I am really happy I perceived many of the central elements like Kōji did and as Wim intended.

[@adrianacampos6544]

This film is very deep, beautiful. I captured several messages such as: not wasting words or energy on anyone or anything that is not worth it, having an attitude of dedication and reverence towards work, valuing what is essential (and the essential is simple), being connected with nature, admiring the miracle of each day that dawns, being grateful for the gift of being alive, the refined pleasure of good music and reading, being filled with oneself (everything is within us, nothing is outside). This film is a masterpiece!

[@sathish777]

Perfectly Said!

[@brewstergallery]

One of the few truly great actors and a delightful deep human being. The 1st film I saw him in was as the Yakuza in Tampopo and then Shall We Dance. He's also excellent in comedy like in Koki Mitanis " Uchoten Hotel / Suite Dreams ". Thank you for the interview.

[@ledojaeger7474]

This was such an interesting, such a thought-provoking film. And it definitely impacted me, even now in my daily life I find myself stopping, and just smiling to myself, and looking around and feeling a serene sense of satisfaction. I think Perfect Days had something to do with that attitude, and I’m very grateful I got to experience the film.

[@ozanatmaca2457]

so many layers in the film. i have really liked the scene of Hirayama’s crying scene while sister and his niece leaves. Hirayama knows- feels- connects with a deep understanding with himself and all beings. 🙏🏼 i thank to crew and wim wenders to make this film. I appreciate❤️

[@sandraberti352]

Extraordinary movie…extraordinary interpreter…extraordinary music…extraordinary emotions…💔

[@latlj1283]

I accidently saw the film few days ago in Seoul alone. I did not know anything about the film, just went into take a nap since it was so hot outside. And what a surprise, it was enchanting to realize how beautiful a simple life could be. And as an architect, those Tokyo public restrooms are a work of art .

[@JackAgoston]

This may possibly be the most interesting interview with great questions. Maybe all Japanese interviewers were too intimidated by Yakusho-san to ask deep questions. This must have made the actor think more than the ordinary interviews. I’m glad the interviewer got a sense of Wabi Sabi spirit of the film.

[@tiepolo100]

It was a great and exquisite film. I enjoyed it so much and learned so much through the actor's quiet dignity and serenity ....

[@jeffreygates5788]

Living a life of , being grateful for nature , with only the essentials, of healthy eating ,yoga breathing, with few materialistic pleasures, is the true path to happiness, and this movie is a perfect example, Buddha's blessing to all, thank you from Australia

[@bas.burcin]

even watching him playing with his hands through the interview gives me relief 💆‍♀

[@scotbearss]

Thank you for this interview!

[@yaeldan6425]

Beautiful interview! Thank you

[@raexiu]

wow love the translator!! you can see all 3 people slowly adjust to the atmosphere. the translator was able to convey both interviewer and interviewee’s emotions and nuances. you can see Koji Yakusho open up more because he trusted / felt he could speak more from the heart. this really was informative and inspiring to watch, thanks!

[@nanettehayakawa7628]

This is a gorgeous film indeed!... and an excellent interview with Koji Yakusho. Thank you so much Wim! Excellent! Excellent!

[@randallowen9350]

I must say that this movie means a great deal to me. Interesting is that I have a desire of living with less rather than aspiring to be more affluent. It is a balance because I have the responsibilies of the family man that I am. So perhaps a more frugal less cluttered future is something I can optimistically look forward too. I am in awe of this wonderful movie.

[@soehan3117]

One of the best films that I ever watched. Amazing work Koji

[@lonkinoble9333]

Beautiful interview.

[@lolzforte2628]

This film makes me feel more grateful.. such a wonderful film and actor totally one of the best film i’ve watched until now

[@fyi-tao]

The last scene he was looking at the camera 📷 was masterful ❤

[@reitocai]

Thank you for sharing this interview！！！❤

[@jirinasimkova5585]

J´aime ce film de plus en plus. La joie de vivre. Incontournable, surtout maintenant dans ce monde immonde.

[@sazmeros]

Incredible film. Such human spirit in the movie

[@zeroxdan]

great interview, thank you all 🩵🙏

[@anyviolet]

Thank you for this lovely interview. Have loved Koji Yakusho's acting since Shall We Dance in the late 90s. So nice to see that he won the Best Actor award at Cannes.

[@chompushkabombushka3595]

Wonderful interview, both the questions asked and answers given were so thoughtful.

[@ixchel777]

Incredible actor, the last scene 💙

[@Oo.lz_zl]

I loved the movie and wow he asks great and the right questions, such a great interviewer🔥!!! Just hoped the translation was a bit more detailed.

[@papatyass]

One of the best movie i’ve ever watched👌🏻

[@chn567]

Have a perfect day! 😍👍

[@SomeSunshineOutside]

Omg all of his films with Kiyoshi Kurosawa are great and he should watch them again!

[@Hsssc04]

writing an essay on this proved more difficult than i thought. wow

[@クラウンクラウン-f6w]

Hirayama lives alone, but he is not lonely.he lives with nature , music ,book , others.he cares about others .he appreciates himself,nature,others . He lives his life for himself .not for SNS

[@ariturbo4094]

Where is the full link in youtube?

[@onelove1968]

Next time, is next time. Now, is now.

[@azmd888]

unfortunately it is not in netflix where I live

[@Papalagui]

And what do you think about this single word of « komorebi » 木漏れ日, that is « the shimmering of light ans shadows that is created by leaves swaying in the wind » ? 🦋

[@sidhartaistanto3219]

😊😊😊😊

[@preiaa]

what a great film , getting Irfan Khan vibes

[@nabilarehmat6284]

Please help me out from where I can download and can watch this movie. I tried 1000 times but still not find the full movie

[@Jackiehardbopladyblue2]

HA HA HA !

[@apotbos]

Anyone saying this movie was great is a poser

[@T57w]

one of the best movies of the year. amazing film.

[@estelafilmaker]

Thanks a lot for sharing this interview! Loved the anecdote about the tic tac toe, a very nice resonance between two persons. I really enjoyed listening to K Yakusho. 🤍