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2025 · 1h 50m · Comedy · Drama
TMDB 7.7/10 (956 votes)
An American actor in Tokyo 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.
Directed by Hikari
Box office $27M worldwide
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Cast & crew
HikariDirector
Brendan Fraseras Phillip Vanderploeg
Takehiro Hiraas Shinji Tada
Mari Yamamotoas Aiko Nakajima
Shannon Mahina Gormanas Mia Kawasaki
Akira Emotoas Kikuo Hasegawa
Paolo Andrea Di Pietroas Handsome Actor
Shinji Ozekias Casting DirectorTTakao Kinas BartenderRRisa Kamedaas Neighbor Girlfriend
Yuma Sonanas Neighbor BoyfriendKKana Kittyas Neighbor Business Woman
Gan Furukawaas Neighbor Old ManYYuji Komatsuas Neighbor FatherRRyoko Osadaas Neighbor Wife