The film offers an intimate and unconventional exploration of the life and home of Yasuo Moriyama, a reclusive yet charismatic figure living in a unique architectural masterpiece in Tokyo, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Ryue Nishizawa.
The film immerses viewers in the daily life of Yasuo Moriyama, an urban hermit who lives surrounded by books, music, and nature in a series of interconnected pavilions that form his home.
[1] The documentary eschews traditional architectural analysis, focusing instead on the sensory and human experiences within the space—the rustling of leaves, the interplay of light, and the rhythms of Moriyama's solitary yet vibrant life.
[5] In an article for ArchDaily, Luca Galofaro further highlighted these similarities, noting how Perfect Days mirrors the essence of Moriyama-San in its portrayal of the protagonist's daily rituals and connection to their environment.
[6] Galofaro pointed to the shared themes of solitude, introspection, and the architectural framing of daily life, emphasizing how both films use physical space as a lens to explore personal identity and lifestyle.