In our sixteenth film at TIFF 2025, we unpack Rental Family, a tender yet honest look at modern life in Tokyo through Brendan Fraser’s quietly powerful performance. From rented relationships to real emotions, this gig-economy drama explores the blurred lines between performance and connection in today’s isolated world.

In our sixteenth film at TIFF 2025, we unpack Rental Family, a tender yet honest look at modern life in Tokyo through Brendan Fraser’s quietly powerful performance. From rented relationships to real emotions, this gig-economy drama explores the blurred lines between performance and connection in today’s isolated world.

In our sixteenth film at TIFF 2025, we unpack&nbsp;Rental Family, a tender yet honest look at modern life in Tokyo through Brendan Fraser’s quietly powerful performance. From rented relationships to real emotions, this gig-economy drama explores the blurred lines between performance and connection in today’s isolated world.

Rental Family — Brendan Fraser’s Gig-Economy Heartbreaker

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