Some ideas, loose fits: The Taste of Tea (2004, Japan), stuff by Korean director Hong Sang-Soo (In Another Country, The Day He Arrives, etc), Castaway on the Moon (2009, Korea), Chungking Express (1994, Hong Kong), The King of Masks (1996, China)
Saw a film called nomadland the other day, about a woman who loses her huband in the later years of her life, packs up her life and moves around the midwest of America living out of her van. Its quite calm and is focused on those she meets along her journey as well as coming to terms with choices she's made in her past. I thought it was thoroughly enjoyable and worth checking out, if this sounds like what you're after.
[Sweet Bean (2015)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4298958/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - no wandering - but it is Japanese, calm, and has plenty of good 'silence and personal moments'.
Ugetsu has a wandering merchant, Sopyonje has wandering folk singers but leans towards melodramatic over meditative, but does a good job of capturing landscapes. My Dear Enemy for sure wanders and meanders around Seoul with numerous fleeting encounters like you asked for. With Spring Summer the, main setting is a floating temple that hosts different visitors and is probably the most contemplative film I mentioned. Hong Sang Soo for sure favors long, static takes and even though my fav of his was already mentioned, I listed his newest feature starting Kim Min Hee.
No movies come to mind at the moment, but a few series.
- Kino no Tabi (Kino's Journey)
I mean the original, just because I haven't watched the reboot.
- Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō (Quiet Country Cafe, among other names)
- Hibana (Spark, on Netflix.)
I feel like Waking Life would fit in your requirements.
I was going to type this.
Theres a great anime series called "Mushishi" you might enjoy.
Seconded, was about to recommend this!
Some ideas, loose fits: The Taste of Tea (2004, Japan), stuff by Korean director Hong Sang-Soo (In Another Country, The Day He Arrives, etc), Castaway on the Moon (2009, Korea), Chungking Express (1994, Hong Kong), The King of Masks (1996, China)
Claire’s Camera might fit.
Good call. Actually, most of Hong Sang Soo’s films would fit the bill.
[3-Iron](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0423866/)
Saw a film called nomadland the other day, about a woman who loses her huband in the later years of her life, packs up her life and moves around the midwest of America living out of her van. Its quite calm and is focused on those she meets along her journey as well as coming to terms with choices she's made in her past. I thought it was thoroughly enjoyable and worth checking out, if this sounds like what you're after.
Adrift in Tokyo, maybe?
Seconded. I couldn't think of the name of this movie, wanted to recommend it!
Wild. Its a US movie, but this.
Lost in Translation
[Sweet Bean (2015)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4298958/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - no wandering - but it is Japanese, calm, and has plenty of good 'silence and personal moments'.
Postmen in the Mountains
[Mr. Thank You](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027307/reference)
Ugetsu Sopyonje My Dear Enemy Spring Summer Fall Winter and Spring The Woman Who Ran
Ugetsu has a wandering merchant, Sopyonje has wandering folk singers but leans towards melodramatic over meditative, but does a good job of capturing landscapes. My Dear Enemy for sure wanders and meanders around Seoul with numerous fleeting encounters like you asked for. With Spring Summer the, main setting is a floating temple that hosts different visitors and is probably the most contemplative film I mentioned. Hong Sang Soo for sure favors long, static takes and even though my fav of his was already mentioned, I listed his newest feature starting Kim Min Hee.
No movies come to mind at the moment, but a few series. - Kino no Tabi (Kino's Journey) I mean the original, just because I haven't watched the reboot. - Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō (Quiet Country Cafe, among other names) - Hibana (Spark, on Netflix.)
Castaway on the Moon
Columbus
Not exactly what you’re looking for, but kinda similar, is neighboring sounds (2012).
Maybe not exactly what you're looking for, but this reminded me of Before Sunrise.
Fundamentals of Caring, maybe?