Rental Family

Happy New Year all!
This week I've gone with Rental Family with Brendan Fraser who's come a long way from crashing into trees. The trailer didn't jump out at me but it seems to have been well received by many people so I thought it might be worth a watch. We'll be seeing the 6:50pm session in cinema 2. We'll be in the usual meeting spot [read on for details] from 6:40pm. We usually aim for the back two rows in the cinema but given it's quite warm at the moment, and heat rises, you may prefer to sit elsewhere.
Until then, enjoy the sun, and the quieter roads!
Dan

--=>+ Meeting Spot +<=--
Outside the clothing store Black Orange. It is inside Lygon Court next to Brunettis. Join the group at the meeting spot 10 mins before the start time or see us in the movie.

--=>+ The Film +<=--
From Hikari, the director behind Beef, comes RENTAL FAMILY, an exploration of connection and purpose set in contemporary Tokyo, charmingly led by Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale).
Phillip (Fraser) is an American actor struggling to find purpose between banal commercial gigs in Tokyo. Looking for something more, he soon 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.

--=>+ Tickets +<=--
Everyone will need to buy their own ticket online and in advance. If you want to sit with other group members, there's a tendency for us to pick seats in the back two rows. Those who feel comfortable can catch up in Nova's bar afterward.

--=>+ Afterwards+<=--
We meet in Nova's bar after the movie. Look for us in the area to the left as you go down the steps. Share your thoughts about the film with the group over a drink of your choice.

If the bar is closed we typically head across the road to the Wolf's Lair which is out the back of Jimmy Watson's