Heartbreakers

• Comedy
• Romance
• Crime

A wickedly funny and surprisingly tender romantic comedy, *Heartbreakers* centers on a uniquely dysfunctional mother-daughter duo who professionally exploit the affections of wealthy men. Unlike typical con artist narratives focused on high stakes or elaborate schemes, this film excels in its intimate portrayal of a deeply co-dependent relationship masked by cynical, calculated deception. Their meticulously planned grifts aren’t about greed, but a method of emotional connection – however flawed – and a shared defiance of societal expectations. The film subverts the heist film trope by prioritizing the messy, often awkward, emotional consequences of their actions, crafting a story where betrayal is a means of bonding and vulnerability hides beneath layers of calculated charm. Expect a darkly humorous exploration of loneliness, commitment-phobia, and the surprising ways people seek connection, even through elaborate pretense.