She is sensual, beautiful and listens breathlessly to his stories. She does not demand expensive gifts nor does she argue about chores. She is his ideal partner in all aspects, though there is something peculiar about their relationship. Renée is a doll, a real doll, ordered from the internet. He has scrolled through the menus, selected and moulded her into his ideal woman.
The adventure starts when she arrives in a large wooden box. Her skin made from silicone and contains dimples and holes. The doll heats up, bends, dents and softly gives way to his movements. He whispers and talks to her.
The factory in which Renée was made delivers a dozen real dolls per day to clients all over the world. Internet forums share tips and tricks on how to best manipulate and preserve the doll as well as how the doll can participate in social life.
Actor Phi Nguyen selects and constructs his real doll on the internet and explores the possibilities and limitations of building a relationship with a lifelike doll.