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Dear Stranger

Dear Stranger

A Japanese man and his Chinese-American wife struggle with work, parenting, and caregiving in NYC. Their strained life spirals when their son is kidnapped, leading to murder. Unspoken truths and secrets surface, deepening their rift. Can they rebuild their shattered vision of a "happy family"?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Dear Stranger/ディア・ストレンジャー
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2025-09-12
  • Runtime: 138 minutes
  • Rating: 8.8/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Rollin Studios, Toei Company, ROJI, Lou Lou Film Studio
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7168
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Hidetoshi Nishijima

Hidetoshi Nishijima

as Kenji Saiga

Gwei Lun-Mei

Gwei Lun-Mei

as Jane Yang

Julian Wang

Julian Wang

as Donovan "Donny" Fox

Christopher Mann

Christopher Mann

as Detective Bixby

Everest Talde

Everest Talde

as Kai Saiga

Fiona Fu

Fiona Fu

as Shu-An Yao

Mia Reece

Mia Reece

as Monica Lombera

James Chu

James Chu

as En-Yu Yang

Aitor Martin

Aitor Martin

as Miguel Lombera

Lanett Tachel

Lanett Tachel

as Vanessa

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

Keywords

married couplefamily relationshipsdisappearanceincidentrelationshipsmarital relations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Stranger?

Dear Stranger is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2025-09-12.

Who are the main actors in Dear Stranger?

The main cast includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Gwei Lun-Mei, Julian Wang, Christopher Mann, Everest Talde, .

Where can I watch Dear Stranger online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dear Stranger is available.

Is Dear Stranger based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Dear Stranger?

Dear Stranger has an IMDb rating of 8.8/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Dear Stranger?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Dear Stranger?

The soundtrack was composed by Rollin Studios, Toei Company, ROJI, Lou Lou Film Studio. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Dear Stranger filmed?

Dear Stranger was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Dear Stranger?

The total runtime of Dear Stranger is 138 minutes.

Is Dear Stranger suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Dear Stranger?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dear Stranger.

Does Dear Stranger have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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