Rental Family (M)

Set against modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor who 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. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

Cast: Brendan Fraser, Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira, Akira Emoto, Nihi

Director: Hikari

★★★★ "a lesson on how healing comes from within, and a reminder that we are alive. It’s irresistibly human, and it’s the best film of the year." LOUD AND CLEAR

★★★★ "This is gentle, crowd-pleasing drama comedy powered by Fraser’s heroic comeback. It won’t break your heart — but it might quietly mend a small piece of it." HEYUGUYS

★★★★ "Fraser’s gentle performance and the screenplay’s light humour shape this heartwarming tale into a guaranteed crowdpleaser" FLICK FEAST

★★★★ "wholly unique and utterly refreshing" CBC NEWS

★★★★ "A beautiful, non-judgmental dramedy, Rental Family honours the service at its core" AU REVIEW

★★★★ "It’s delightful stuff, so much so that one can envision this existing in the same universe as the Paddington movies, for their shared warmth and universal charm." FILM FEEDER