Description: Overhill Manor is a heartwarming comedy that follows Ori, a low-income high school senior with big dreams of going to college and becoming a writer. When a misguided YouTube stunt with his friends lands him in trouble with the law, Ori is sentenced to community service at the Overhill Manor assisted living facility. There, he reluctantly teams up with Albert, a spirited elderly war correspondent desperate to break free and uncover a buried treasure from his past. As Ori navigates his community service duties and juggles his home life and high school friendships, he forms an unlikely bond with Albert, who becomes both a mentor and a partner in crime. Amidst the challenge of plotting to sneak past the vigilant nursing home director, Helmer, and facing the consequences of his reckless actions, Ori discovers unexpected allies in the form of his hardworking mother, Nadine, and the charming new girl in town, Bonnie. As Ori and Albert embark on their quest for buried treasure, Ori not only finds his voice as a writer but also learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, forgiveness and the true meaning of family.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: May 19, 2025
Production Company: FORESTER FILM
Email: lance@foresterfilm.com
Phone: 260-760-5334
Location: Huntington, Indiana
Writer: Erica Leigh Dick
Director: Lance Clark
Overhill Manor: A Heartwarming Comedy of Dreams and Unexpected Friendships
In the charming feature film “Overhill Manor,” we follow the journey of Ori, a determined high school senior with aspirations of becoming a writer. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Huntington, Indiana, this comedy weaves a tale of ambition, life lessons, and the bonds that form in the most unexpected places. Through Ori’s community service at an assisted living facility, the narrative highlights themes of friendship, mentorship, and the quest for personal growth.
Directed by Lance Clark and penned by Erica Leigh Dick, “Overhill Manor” introduces audiences to an endearing cast of characters, including Ori’s spirited elderly companion, Albert, a former war correspondent with a hidden treasure from his past. As they navigate the eccentricities of assisted living and the challenges posed by a watchful nursing home director, Helmer, this heartwarming story unfolds with humor and poignancy, inviting viewers to reflect on the true meaning of family, courage, and forgiveness. Join Ori and Albert as they embark on an adventure that challenges their perspectives and reshapes their futures.
