In Tokyo, people can rent family members. When a lonely American actor (Brendan Fraser) joins this strange agency, he has no idea that fake relationships will change his life the most... What begins as a routine in disguise turns into an emotional bond with the people who pay for his presence. The film offers a sensitive look at human loneliness and the need for belonging.
Set in contemporary Tokyo, Rental Family tells the story of an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find meaning in life when he stumbles upon an unusual job: working for a Japanese agency that arranges “rental families,” where he plays surrogates for strangers. As he immerses himself in the worlds of his clients, he begins to form real connections that blur the lines between acting and reality. Confronted with the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers the meaning of life, a sense of belonging, and the beauty of human relationships.
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original title
Rental Family
Year
2026
Director
Hikari
Screenplay
Hikari
Play
Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Jamamoto, Akira Emoto
Camera
Takuró Išizaka
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