Heartbreakers

Max, a cunning con artist, teams up with her daughter Page to execute a series of elaborate scams. They share a close bond and have mastered the art of deception together, with a focus on small-time targets.

The duo sets their sights on Dean Cumanno, a small-time auto-body shop owner, crafting a detailed scheme designed to swindle him. Their plan involves Max marrying Dean to full execute their manipulations.

During the wedding dinner, Max employs a series of distractions, including dancing with a busboy, to further instigate chaos. This is all part of their plan to keep Dean off balance and unable to catch onto their deception.

On their wedding night, Max feigns a fainting spell to avoid intimacy with Dean. This act further enables her to expedite the divorce process as she swiftly orchestrates their separation.

Thanks to their unscrupulous divorce attorney, Mr. Surpin, Max secures a $300,000 settlement without any complications. Dean, facing threats of exposure regarding his dodgy automotive dealings, has no choice but to comply.

Max exerts tight control over Page’s life, regulating her choices regarding food and habits. This controlling behavior sparks frustration in Page, who yearns for independence and bigger targets.

Under the scrutinizing gaze of the IRS, represented by Gloria Vogal, they discover a staggering amount of back taxes owed due to Max's negligence over seven years. This revelation forces Page and Max to reevaluate their future.

With an urgent need to settle their debts, Page reluctantly agrees to partner with Max for one last con. They target William B. Tensy, a wealthy tobacco baron, hoping to execute a successful scam.

In Palm Beach, they orchestrate a ruse involving a faux injury to secure a luxury hotel suite. This deception is pivotal to their plan to fleece Tensy effectively, showcasing their con artist skills.

While executing the con, Page meets Jack, a bartender who captivates her. As she develops genuine feelings for him, Page finds herself torn between her mother's controlling ways and her burgeoning desires.

Unexpected challenges arise when Jack inadvertently disrupts their plans, complicating the heist. Additionally, Tensy faces an untimely demise that threatens the whole scheme, shaking their confidence.

Page's world is rocked when she discovers Jack's infidelity, leading to a profound emotional crisis. This betrayal highlights the complexities of her relationships and the impact of her mother's influence.

Secrets regarding Max's manipulative past surface, creating tension between mother and daughter. The confrontation forces Max to confront the consequences of her overprotectiveness and its damage on Page's life.

In the climax, Max and Page share a tearful moment of reconciliation, realizing the need for trust and understanding. Page decides to reclaim her life, asserting her independence while coming to terms with her feelings.

With unresolved feelings for Dean, Max finds an unexpected connection with him. The stage is set for new schemes and adventures ahead, marking a fresh start for both Max and Page as they embrace life's unpredictability.