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Centerpiece: Rental Family
- HIKARI
- U.S., Japan
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.
Sponsor(s)
Film Patron
John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation
Event Information
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:30pm
- 103 minutes
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
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ACCESSIBLITY OPTIONS:
Assistive Listening Devices available
ASL Interpreter
Live Captions
Audio Description
Tickets
This screening is not eligible for redemption with a Moviegoer or Passport Pass.
Special Guests
Director HIKARI
Accessibility
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