Hi reddit! I’m Hikari, writer, director and producer of RENTAL FAMILY, a film set in Japan starring Brendan Fraser. It’s out in theaters nationwide on November 21 via Searchlight Pictures. Ask me anything!

Hi reddit! I'm Hikari, I wrote, directed, and produced RENTAL FAMILY.

It stars Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, and Akira Emoto.

It had its premiere at TIFF in September and will be released in theaters nationwide this Friday via Searchlight Pictures.

Synopsis:

Struggling to find purpose, an American actor lands an unusual gig with a Japanese agency to play 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 soon rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

Trailer:

I've also directed several episodes of BEEF and TOKYO VICE.

Ask me anything! I'll be back today (Wednesday 11/19) at 5 PM ET to answer your questions.