Family Romance (2019)

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In the world of "Family Romance," emotional connection becomes a meticulously crafted business. This compelling film introduces a man hired for an extraordinary task: to impersonate the missing father of a 12-year-old girl. She longs desperately for her absent parent, unaware that the figure now entering her life is a professional actor, meticulously coached to fulfill a very specific, contractual role.

As he steps into the profound shoes of a father, the hired man faces the immense challenge of fabricating a genuine bond while maintaining a complex deception. The lines between his professional obligation and unexpected personal feelings begin to blur. He navigates the emotional minefield of fatherhood, all while the truth of his identity hangs precariously over every interaction. The film explores whether a manufactured family romance can ever truly provide the comfort and connection a young girl needs, and what happens when the business of emotions takes an unexpectedly personal turn for everyone involved.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Drama