Summary
Highlights
A character laments the difficult job market, stating it's 'half the rate, twice the work,' but then offers a new gig with good pay. The context hints at unusual employment.
The nature of the business is revealed: 'We sell emotion.' This involves playing roles like parents, siblings, boyfriends, girlfriends, or best friends to help clients connect with something missing in their lives.
An actor, initially hesitant about helping people, is told this job offers 'a chance to play roles with real meaning,' suggesting a deeper purpose beyond traditional acting.
The specific need for the actor is humorously stated: 'We need a token white guy.' This sets up a scenario where he fulfills a particular role in a family.
The actor takes on the role of a father to a girl named Mia, experiencing the complexities of parenthood, even when met with initial rejection ('I hate you!').
A profound statement is made: 'Sometimes, the story we tell ourselves becomes the truth.' This line underscores the emotional impact of the service and how fabricated roles can become real for clients and actors alike.
The trailer shows emotional connections forming, highlighting that clients look at the actors 'like they’ve been waiting for you their whole lives' and that these connections 'stay with you,' affecting the actors as well.
The lead character acknowledges the 'fake' nature of the service, but the response 'sometimes it’s okay to pretend' suggests that artificiality can lead to genuine emotional fulfillment.