Family Romance, LLC
“Followers, friends, family. All available for hire.”
Synopsis
Love is a business at Family Romance, a company that rents human stand-ins for any occasion. Founder Yuichi Ishii helps make his clients’ dreams come true. But when the mother of 12-year-old Mahiro hires Ishii to impersonate her missing father, the line between acting and reality threatens to blur.
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Family Romance, LLC (directed by Werner Herzog) | UK Official Trailer | Available to Watch 3 JulyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-24
Top Cast
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Yuichi Ishii
Mahiro Tanimoto
Mahiro
Miki Fujimaki
Mahiro's Mother
Takashi Nakatani
Father of Bride / Lottery Official
Yuka Watanabe
Bride
Jin Kuroinu
Ishii's Friend
Airi Coats
Mahiro's Little Friend
Shun Ishigaki
Pantomime
Tatsuaki Hôjô
Bullet Train Official
Tetsuro Mori
Bullet Train Employee
Ryoko Sugimachi
Lottery Winner
Airi Asoh
Woman at Fox Shrine
Yuki Wakabayashi
Hedgehog Cafe Worker
Umetani Hideyasu
Robot Hotel Manager
Iwamoto Eisuke
Funeral Home Manager
Take Nakamura
Oracle
Yuika Koide
Ishii's Infant Child
Sumire Nagai
Idol with Paparazzi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 3, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Family Romance, LLC
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Skellig Rock
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Ernst Reijseger
Werner Herzog, Roc Morin
Sean Scannell
Roc Morin
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Roc Morin
Producer
Ernst Reijseger
Original Music Composer
Werner Herzog
Director of Photography
Sean Scannell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Romance, LLC
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Family Romance, LLC about?
Love is a business at Family Romance, a company that rents human stand-ins for any occasion. Founder Yuichi Ishii helps make his clients’ dreams come true. But when the mother of 12-year-old Mahiro hires Ishii to impersonate her missing father, the line between acting and reality threatens to blur.
Who directed Family Romance, LLC?
Family Romance, LLC was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Family Romance, LLC?
The principal cast of Family Romance, LLC includes Yuichi Ishii, Mahiro Tanimoto, Miki Fujimaki, Takashi Nakatani, Yuka Watanabe.
When was Family Romance, LLC released and how long is it?
Family Romance, LLC was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Family Romance, LLC?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Romance, LLC was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Family Romance, LLC?
Family Romance, LLC holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).