Dec 16, 2025
the aromantic community needs to know about perfect days (2023). it is a beautiful slice of life film about hirayama, a ~60 year old japanese toilet cleaner who has a small apartment suited just for himself. he makes meaningful connections with his coworkers, shop workers, and his niece. he also spends a lot of time with his hobbies of photography, collecting cassettes, and reading. he is content and satisfied with his life and at no point in the film does he ever express a desire for a romantic relationship. the life he has has no room for a partner, and he likes it that way
