Rental Family, directed by Japanese filmmaker Hikari, is a deeply emotional story about cultural exchange and transformation. Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser stars as an aspiring American actor who unexpectedly finds himself working for a rental family service in Japan. Caught between two cultures, he discovers new meanings of family and connection—while leaving his own influence in return. At its heart, the film is a meditation on diaspora, cultural exchange, and the power of human connection.

Thanks to Searchlight, MilkTea hosted a private community preview on 12 January at Picturehouse Central, complete with a pre-drinks Bakeneko.