Rental Family
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.
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"The concept is really intriguing given some of us go through life longing to feel a certain way and never having the chance to! The movie is an affectionate journey through Japan following Phillip, passionately portrayed by Brandon Frasier; a lonesome American actor struggling to find his next big break. It had so many beautiful moment, I just felt I needed to sit with some of it before moving on to the next shot or sequence. Jonsi's music heightens the film's heart warmth and uplift. Highly recommended...."
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Rental families have been around in Japan since the 1980s and added that there are about 300 companies that offer clients with professional actors to portray friends, family members or co-workers at events like weddings.
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An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.