Dear Stranger(2025)
Dear Stranger／ディア・ストレンジャー
Dear Stranger Synopsis
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"?
Dear Stranger (2025) is a drama film directed by Tetsuya Mariko, released on September 12, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Gwei Lun-Mei, Julian Wang and Christopher Mann. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Tetsuya Mariko
- Writers:
- Tetsuya Mariko
- Producers:
- Eisei Shu, Naoya Takahashi, Liang Ying
- Cinematographer:
- Yasuyuki Sasaki
- Composer:
- Jim O'Rourke
- Production:
- Rollin Studios, Toei Company, ROJI, Lou Lou Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
Dear Stranger (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dear Stranger before you stream it.
Dear Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hidetoshi Nishijima
as Kenji Saiga
Gwei Lun-Mei
as Jane Yang
- Julian Wang
Julian Wang
as Donovan "Donny" Fox
Christopher Mann
as Detective Bixby
Everest Talde
as Kai Saiga
Fiona Fu
as Shu-An Yao
Mia Reece
as Monica Lombera
James Chu
as En-Yu Yang
Aitor Martin
as Miguel Lombera
Lanett Tachel
as Vanessa
Matt Golden
as Michael Beaumont
- Steve McCoy
Steve McCoy
as Conrad Fitzgerald
Key crew
Directed by Tetsuya Mariko, written by Tetsuya Mariko, produced by Eisei Shu, Naoya Takahashi and Liang Ying.
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Dear Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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Dear Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dear Stranger online?
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Dear Stranger (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dear Stranger?
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The main cast of Dear Stranger (2025) includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Gwei Lun-Mei, Julian Wang, Christopher Mann and Everest Talde. The film was directed by Tetsuya Mariko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dear Stranger released?
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Dear Stranger was released on September 12, 2025 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Dear Stranger worth watching?
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Dear Stranger (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dear Stranger?
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Yes. The official Dear Stranger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.