Overview

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"?

Cast

Hidetoshi Nishijima, Gwei Lun-Mei, Julian Wang, Christopher Mann, Everest Talde, Fiona Fu, Mia Reece, James Chu

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Frequently asked

What is "Dear Stranger" about?

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"?

When was "Dear Stranger" released?

Dear Stranger was released in 2025.

Who stars in "Dear Stranger"?

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