Academy Award Winner Brendan Fraser Stars in Rental Family

Set against the vibrant, bustling backdrop of contemporary Tokyo, Rental Family is a quietly powerful and emotionally resonant new film starring Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker HIKARI (37 Seconds), the film follows the journey of a disillusioned American actor who stumbles upon a bizarre job opportunity. What he doesn’t know is that this changes his life, and the lives of others, forever.

Fraser plays Daniel, an out-of-work actor living in Japan, emotionally adrift and creatively spent. On the brink of giving up, he accepts a role with a unique agency that supplies “rental family” members to clients in need. What does that mean? He will be playing stand-in fathers, sons, husbands, or friends for people seeking connection, closure, or emotional healing. What starts as a surreal acting gig soon evolves into something more profound. Daniel is drawn into the lives and emotional realities of the strangers he serves.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR RENTAL FAMILY BELOW

From the trailer, you can see that Daniel, through these intimate and often heartbreaking interactions with clients, begins to rediscover a sense of purpose. But as the lines between performance and reality blur, he’s forced to confront the ethical gray areas of his work. Is it possible to provide genuine comfort when the relationship is based on fiction? And what happens when temporary roles start to feel real?

The Rental Family supporting cast includes renowned Japanese actors Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto, adding depth and authenticity to the film’s emotional landscape. Produced by Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Shin Yamaguchi, and HIKARI.