Rental Family | Dome Cinema
Thu, 07 May
|Dome Cinema and Bar
Set in modern-day Tokyo, the film follows an American actor who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig.
Time & Location
07 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
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.
AWARDS
Audience Choice Award at the 2025 Chicago International Film Festival
Audience Award at the 2025 Hawaii International Film Festival
Audience Choice Award at the 2025 Heartland International Film Festival
View the trailer here.