If you’re looking for a slice-of-life movie about a charming toilet cleaner going through his very structured daily routine that isn’t a comedy and is (except for about a dozen words) entirely in Japanese, then you should see this film. You should also see it if that isn’t something you thought you wanted to see. All of the cast is strong, but Koji Yakusho is the soul of the movie. He’s on nearly every frame of the film, and his performance never falters.
I declare this movie A Wimmer! (that’s what the cool people call a Wim Wenders movie that’s a winner)