Mayu Akiyama worked in the fashion industry while studying at the Film School of Tokyo. Her graduation production, "GARCONNE - The Woman having both sexes", featured a refreshingly intersexual protagonist. It was selected for the 11th Tanabe-Benkei Film Festival and was nominated for the Art Center of Tokyo Grand Prix. "RENT A FRIEND" marks her feature debut. It premieres at the Tokyo IFF. Watch drama online for free.