Kenji, a Japanese man, and Jane, his Taiwanese-American wife, live in New York while secretly harboring their own struggles. Kenji is an assistant professor of architecture desperately trying to secure tenure before time runs out. Jane juggles household duties and childcare while unable to fully abandon her career as a puppeteer. Furthermore, they're both tormented by a certain "past" they've never discussed. When their young son Kai goes missing, they're forced to confront each other's true feelings and secrets.

Dear Stranger (2025)
Directed by Tetsuya Mariko
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Alternate Titles
Dear Stranger
DE
Dear Stranger/ディア・ストレンジャー
JP
Querido Desconhecido
BR