The Resemblance

The Resemblance

202216 min
5.9/10
Drama

Plot Summary

When a grieving couple go to a "rental family" agency to hire an actor to role-play their dead son, they discover that their evening of remembrance is more than they bargained for.

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👥Cast (4)

François Chau

François Chau

David

Tom Dang

Tom Dang

Daniel

Sumalee Montano

Sumalee Montano

Lan

Hanna Lee Sakakibara

Hanna Lee Sakakibara

Yuko

🎬Crew

Director

Derek Nguyen

Writers

Derek Nguyen

Producers

Paula Weinstein, Nina Chaudry, Giulia Caruso, Mynette Louie, Ernesto Foronda

🖼️Gallery (1 images)

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🏷️Keywords

suicidegrieffamilydoppelgängerdead son

💬Reviews (1)

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Alunauwie

9/29/2025

This 15-minute short film presents a simple yet deeply emotional story about love, loss, and regret, executed with powerful subtlety. Strong performances, melancholic tones, and carefully chosen music create a poignant atmosphere that resonates with viewers. Its central message—a reminder to cherish our loved ones while we still can—leaves a lingering emotional impact, making it worthy of the recognition it received. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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Production Companies

Nonetheless Productions
Tribeca Studios
The Population