Hustlers

In 2014, Destiny, formerly known as Dorothy, is being interviewed by journalist Elizabeth. The interview focuses on her mentor, Ramona Vega, setting the stage for a story of friendship and survival in the world of stripping.

Flashing back to 2007, Destiny is seen working at Moves, a New York strip club, to support her ailing grandmother. She faces financial hardships and feels stuck in a job that offers little hope for the future.

While on the club's rooftop, Destiny catches a glimpse of the stunning and confident Ramona. Captivated by Ramona’s performance and the lifestyle it promises, Destiny takes a bold step to approach her for mentorship.

Ramona agrees to mentor Destiny, establishing a deep and supportive bond. As they work together, Destiny begins to find strength and confidence in her work, benefitting from Ramona's experience in the industry.

The 2007-2008 financial crisis strikes, drastically affecting their earnings and the clientele at Moves. Destiny's world begins to collapse, leading to increased stress and desperation for both women.

Destiny becomes pregnant and faces the harsh reality of single motherhood, leading her to kick her boyfriend out post-delivery. The struggle to find steady work deepens her financial woes.

Unable to find a better job, Destiny reluctantly returns to Moves, only to find it changed dramatically. The club is now populated with immigrant women engaging in activities she finds troubling.

Reuniting with Ramona, Destiny learns of a new scheme to exploit wealthy men by getting them intoxicated and then abusing their trust. This plan introduces Destiny to a dark and dangerous world.

As the scheme thrives, tensions mount when instability and aggressive clients threaten their operation. Destiny urges the inclusion of more girls trained to avoid issues, reflecting the team's growing desperation.

The partnership begins to crack when Ramona starts hiring unreliable women, heightening the group's instability. Destiny becomes increasingly worried about the direction of their operation.

A near-fatal incident with a client forces Destiny to intervene, increasing her stress regarding their risky lifestyle. Simultaneously, she learns of her grandmother's death, compounding her emotional turmoil.

At her grandmother's funeral, Destiny reconciles with Ramona after a period of estrangement. Ramona promises to protect Destiny, reinforcing their deep bond in this moment of grief and vulnerability.

As law enforcement closes in, their operation unravels when a member of their team is arrested and turns on them. This betrayal leads to the arrest of Destiny, Ramona, and their friends, marking a pivotal moment of consequence.

Destiny ultimately accepts a plea deal, while Ramona receives probation. Their fate solidifies the realities of their choices and shakes the foundations of their once tightly-knit friendship.

A year later, Elizabeth finds Ramona working a mundane job, leading to a moment of reflection on their past. Ramona acknowledges Destiny as her closest confidante, hinting at lingering regret and unresolved emotions between them.