Rental Family

2025 · 110 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.7 (845 votes)

Dir. Hikari · Starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto, Paolo Andrea Di Pietro · Music Jon Thor Birgisson

“Happiness tailored to you!”

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An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.

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This film offers a tender, introspective journey into the human need for connection and belonging. It's a subtly heartwarming exploration of identity, grief, and the unexpected bonds that form when we step into another's shoes, blurring the lines between performance and authentic emotion.

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