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flag Actor Brendan Fraser stars in "Rental Family," a Japan-set film about temporary family services, set for U.S. release November 21.

flag Actor Brendan Fraser stars in the Japan-set film "Rental Family," playing an American actor who joins a Tokyo-based service providing temporary family members. flag Directed by Hikari and filmed with a Japanese cast and crew, the movie explores themes of loneliness and connection in a tech-driven world. flag Fraser, who learned Japanese and immersed himself in Tokyo culture, described the role as transformative and a rare opportunity. flag The film, set for U.S. release on November 21, highlights how such services offer emotional support, particularly for isolated individuals, and premiered at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival.

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