Overacting (2026)

In the movie Overacting, a struggling actress faces the ultimate performance of her life when her father, a retired top cop, begins experiencing resurfaced memories from his high-stakes past. Driven by a renewed obsession to finally capture his elusive archnemesis, the former detective becomes determined to step back into the dangerous world of crime-fighting. To protect her beloved father from real harm while appeasing his relentless pursuit of justice, the resourceful daughter uses her dramatic talents in the most unexpected way. She ingeniously stages elaborate, wild fake missions, complete with fabricated clues and improvised scenarios, to keep him safely occupied. What unfolds is a touching and hilarious adventure as she navigates the chaos of maintaining a massive illusion without revealing the truth. Overacting blends heartwarming comedy, action, and deep family devotion, highlighting the unbelievable lengths a daughter will go to keep her father safe while managing the performance of a lifetime.