Movie Recommendation | "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" - Those Small and Perfect Things

What would you do if you were stuck in the same day over and over again? Would you just passively watch the day go by without doing anything, or would you try to make up for regrets that happened on that day?

"The Map of Tiny Perfect Things," an American indie youth film, tells the story of two people, Margaret and Mark, who are trapped in a time loop.

As they repeat the same day over and over again, Margaret and Mark meet each other and try to find new ways to spend their time. They embark on adventures around the town, searching for all the small moments of joy that happen in their repetitive lives and map them out as tiny perfect things.

The idea of collecting perfect moments is brilliant, as it reminds us of the little joys hidden in our mundane lives that we often overlook in our daily hustle. Finding a four-leaf clover, avoiding pigeon droppings, giving way to a turtle crossing the road, sitting by the lake and watching an eagle catch fish... With enthusiasm and curiosity, they fill out the map of tiny perfect things. When the map is filled, they also discover the secret of time.

The whole movie is gentle and uplifting, depicting the protagonists Margaret and Mark's self-reflection and quiet growth as they wake up at the same time every day. They slowly piece together the fragments of their lives to create something perfect. They realize that even in the beauty of the time loop, there are regrets, such as Mark always missing his night-shift-working mom, and Margaret being reluctant to let go of her mother with cancer. They actively search for ways to break free from the time loop. Margaret embarks on a journey to find patterns in the map of tiny perfect things, connecting each perfect moment in time, and finally unravels the mystery of the time loop. When time stops repeating and starts moving forward, everything becomes possible for a fresh start.

Here are some memorable quotes from the movie:

"You can see through everything from the inside. You can see the inside of things, and you can never get lost. It's like the whole world is a map. But I've never found it. I guess this is the only way."

"Until one day, we run out of time altogether. But in the meantime, you gain something. Every second, every perfect moment, one after another, until finally, you have your whole life. You have everything, even though it takes everything from you. And it's worth it. I promise you, it's absolutely worth it."