RENTAL FAMILY (2025) MOVIE REVIEW!!!!! (SZEN6 IS Here)

About this episode

In this episode, Andrew Harris reviews the movie 'Rental Family' and discusses its themes of connection and purpose.

Konnichiwa and Akemashite Omedetō! Happy New Year 2026! I’m so excited to welcome you to the first episode of the year and Season 6 of the podcast! This month, I’m diving into a wonderful movie called " Rental Family" (2025). It follows an American actor who takes on a pretty unique job with a Japanese agency, where he plays stand-in roles for strangers. As he steps into the lives of his clients, he begins to form real connections that blur the lines between acting and reality. This journey leads him to confront the moral dilemmas of his work, helping him rediscover purpose, belonging, and the beautiful simplicity of human connection. I can't wait to chat about this film with all of you! Enjoy the episode!!!! Don’t forget to check out all the info links to my podcast episodes, social media, and some cool podcast merchandise right here: https://linktr.ee/Smoothtokyothepodcast!

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Harris

Topics covered

• movie review
• human connection
• moral dilemmas
• acting
• cultural exchange

Keywords

• Rental Family
• movie review
• human connection
• acting
• 2025 film

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Books & works: Rental Family

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