I believe this movie particularly resonate in those who seek refuge in silence, such as mindfulness practicioners like me. But how do you explain interior silence on film? Exactly as the Good Wim did. We live in chaotic surroundings where there's often no space for a deep reflection on ourselves, habits and so on. But when you start to put real attention to yourself you probably find a world you don't know at all. What you think you are it's just an illusion. Might seem the main character is doing this excercise living a simple life despite the chaotic big city all around him. It's a sort of 'urban hermit' (they really exist) focused on balancing and not distracting. Doing a simple despised job but useful for the community. Creating healthy routines and not escaping boredom by filling the void with the first desire who comes to body and mind. He's just living mindful acting accordingly to his inner values. Sci-fi? Absolutely not, years of diligent efforts and intention of being attemptive can lead to this state. You just have to leave behind your old cracked shell and accept a new illuminated one. Way easier to say than to do it, but not impossible. My conclusion: this movie speaks to a specific part of the soul not everybody are ready to start a conversation with but that more and more people are getting curious of. There's still hope out there!
Review of Perfect Days
