A lonely veteran conman takes an inexperienced young upstart under his wing and involves him in an elaborate scheme to relieve a wealthy businessman of his cash. However, when the older hustler asks his protege to use his own money as part of the scam, the younger crook fears he is being conned himself. Crime drama, starring John C Reilly, Diego Luna and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.