A Love Story of Truth and Deception

Summary

Tracey Westmoreland, a book editor, lies to her terminally ill grandmother by pretending to be engaged. She hires a 'Rent-a-Groom' actor to play the part, leading to unexpected feelings and a journey toward true love.

Highlights

The White Lie00:01:06

Tracey's grandmother, Maggie, wants to see her granddaughter engaged before she passes away. Panicked by her grandmother's deteriorating health, Tracey falsely claims to be engaged, leading her to hire an actor, Rob Humphries, from a 'Rent-a-Groom' agency to play her fiancé.

Playing the Part00:09:13

Tracey and Rob meet to construct a back story for their fake engagement. Despite Tracey's insistence on sticking to a strict script to maintain the ruse, the two begin to develop a genuine connection through improvisational storytelling and shared vulnerability.

Unraveling the Truth01:16:20

At a wedding dress rehearsal, the lie is exposed by Tracey's coworker, Todd. During the chaos, Rob reveals to Maggie that his feelings for Tracey are actually real, and it is later discovered that he had quit the agency even before the exposure.

A Real Happy Ending01:23:41

After Maggie recovers, she encourages Tracey to find Rob. Tracey tracks him down, and Rob reveals he turned down a major acting career opportunity in Los Angeles to be with her, and they finally commit to a real relationship.