SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
“[T]his film beams and buzzes inside its closed loop with the hard-won wisdom of acceptance. And it does so while staying in awe of what can never be understood, only appreciated — and if we’re lucky, enjoyed.”
123 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Wim Wenders. In Japanese with English subtitles. DCP.
Academy Award Nominee for Best International Feature Film!
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.