Rental Family

A comic drama in which a lonely American actor in Tokyo (Brendan Fraser) hires himself out to play a variety of roles in other people’s family lives. Over time, he unexpectedly discovers happiness within his new, makeshift family.

In her new film Rental Family, Hikari—known for her earlier work 37 Seconds—once again weaves together cultural sensitivity and human vulnerability. Since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the film has been praised for its subtle blend of tenderness and cultural nuance.