"Proves a charming surprise balancing poignancy and humor with rare delicacy."—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
"Hikari’s fluid filmmaking is alert to nuance, humour and wisdom in unexpected places."—Peter Howell, Toronto Star
"Fraser puts a face to forlornness in an unconventional, endearing crowd pleaser."—Robert Daniels, Screen International
A Blue Carpet Dash Film
Set in modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) 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.