The Resemblance
2022
⏱️ 16 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
Drama
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.
Where to Watch (US)
Stream
Netflix
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User Reviews
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)
September 29, 2025
Crew
Director
Derek Nguyen
Writer
Derek Nguyen
Producer
Ernesto Foronda, Paula Weinstein, Nina Chaudry
Production
Nonetheless Productions, Tribeca Studios, The Population
Keywords
suicidegrieffamilydoppelgängerdead son