Down on his luck in Tokyo, American actor Phillip Vanderploeg (Brendan Fraser) finds an unexpected career path when he is hired by a "rental family" agency. His new profession involves playing various stand-in roles for strangers – such as a doting father, loyal friend or fake fiancé – to help them maintain social appearances or fill emotional voids. As he immerses himself in the lives of strangers, the lines between his scripted performances and genuine affection begin to blur, leading him on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and a renewed understanding of what it means to belong.

This heartwarming comedy-drama from Japanese director Hikari continues Brendan Fraser’s remarkable "Brenaissance" after his Oscar-winning turn in The Whale. Shot on location in Japan with a talented bilingual cast, Rental Family explores the fascinating, real-world cultural phenomenon of professional relationship substitution, while offering a poignant exploration of loneliness and the universal need for community. Bring your family – real or otherwise – to enjoy this feel-good gem.