The Hustle

Penny, a small-time con artist in Australia, starts her deceptive antics by using photos of her imaginary sister, Madison. She entices young men, eliciting $500 from them for supposed breast enlargement surgery to boost Madison's self-esteem.

Across the globe, Josephine is seen operating in the glamorous casinos of the South of France. She condescendingly claims to have won a lottery worth $87 million and successfully targets a desperate Danish billionaire named Mathias.

While conning rich billionaires, Josephine's ruse is exposed by law enforcement, leading to a staged arrest orchestrated by the inspector Brigitte. This incident momentarily disrupts her high-flying lifestyle, but she manages to escape.

Penny and Josephine first encounter each other on a train to Beaumont-Sur-Mer, where Penny is trying to convince a fellow passenger to pay for dinner for her 'kidnapped sister.' Josephine initially misleads her about the town's reputation, attempting to deter her from competing in the con game.

Josephine's manipulative streak comes to the forefront when she orchestrates Penny's arrest. She bails Penny out using funds stolen from her, warning her to flee before the Russian mafia comes after her because of Gregor.

At the airport, Penny has an unsettling encounter with Mathias, who demands the return of a valuable bracelet. This confrontation makes Penny realize she has been cleverly outsmarted by Josephine, sparking feelings of revenge within her.

Determined to hone her craft, Penny approaches Josephine, asking to learn the tricks of the con artist trade. After some hesitation, Josephine agrees, leading them into a series of humorous cons targeting wealthy clientele.

As Penny and Josephine pull off cons together, their relationship becomes a blend of rivalry and camaraderie. They navigate the high-stakes world of deception while learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Rivalries flare as Penny and Josephine vie for the affection of Thomas Westerburg, a wealthy tech entrepreneur. Each woman devises intricate schemes to outshine the other, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.

In the midst of their competitive antics, Penny finds herself developing real feelings for Thomas, who inspires her with his innovative ideas. This emotional connection begins to blur the lines between deception and authenticity.

Amidst the whirlwind of the cons, Thomas reveals his own secrets; he is a con artist himself, connected to the legendary con artist Medusa. He proposes a partnership among the three of them to tackle even bigger scams.

Penny and Josephine continue to navigate their evolving partnership, sharing experiences and strategies as they con wealthy targets. Their relationship transforms as they learn about trust even in their deceitful world.

As their schemes come to a head, both women face consequences for their actions, including potential exposure and legal repercussions. They must rely on each other to navigate the fallout from their deceptive lifestyle.

In the climax of the narrative, Penny and Josephine balance their friendship with their competitive instincts. They ultimately have to decide whether their bond is genuine or just another con.

As the story wraps up, both characters reflect on the fine line between trust and deception. They realize that amid their cons and schemes, true connections can emerge that hold more value than any con.