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Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 17, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Darien Library presents a monthly program: Friday Movie Matinee!
This week we are showing “Rental Family.”
“Set against 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.” – Searchlight Pictures
Director: Hikari
Year: 2025
Starring: Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vanderploeg, Takehiro Hira as Shinji, Mari Yamamoto as Aiko, Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki, Akira Emoto as Kikuo Hasegawa, Shino Shinozaki as Hitomi, Kimura Bun as Kota, Sei Matobu as Masami Hasegawa, Misato Morita as Yoshie, and Tamae Ando as Lola.
This movie is 1 hour and 49 minutes and is rated PG-13 (for thematic elements, some strong language, and suggestive material).
Need to Know
Need a Ride?
At Home in Darien provides door-to-door transportation services to Darien residents who are age 60+ and for residents ages 18+ who are physically disabled. To get started, call At Home in Darien at 203-655-2227.