An American actor living in the bustling city of Tokyo finds himself lost and uncertain, struggling to find meaning and direction in both his career and personal life. Feeling disconnected from the fast-paced culture around him, he stumbles upon a peculiar opportunity that promises a new kind of challenge: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, where he takes on the role of a stand-in family member for complete strangers. At first, it seems like just another job, a way to earn money while staying afloat in a foreign city. But as he steps into the lives of his clients—playing a father, a brother, or even a son—he begins to understand their hopes, struggles, and secrets. Through these experiences, he unexpectedly forms genuine emotional connections, discovering empathy, trust, and the profound human need for connection. The line between acting and reality starts to blur, and the actor’s journey becomes not just about performing roles, but about learning who he truly is, what it means to belong, and how even brief encounters can leave lasting impressions on both the self and others.
Cast List
Brendan
Takehiro
Mari
Shannon
Akira
Paolo
Helen
Shinji