Ace High

In the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles, “Ace High” weaves the tale of a unique poker tournament that draws the city’s most skilled players and the most dangerous criminals. At its center is Maxine “Max” Doran, a fiercely independent and brilliant card shark who’s clawed her way up from the streets. Haunted by a troubled past and her father’s abandonment, Max sees the tournament as a golden ticket out of a life plagued by poverty and despair.

The tournament, hosted at an exclusive underground venue known as The Hideaway, attracts a colorful cast of characters, each with their own motivations. Among them is Jake “The Ghost” Carter, a charming yet elusive figure whose reputation as a con artist is only overshadowed by his inexplicable ability to read people. As he becomes Max’s unlikely ally, chemistry crackles between them, complicating Max’s mission as she tries to keep her guard up.

As the stakes rise, the tournament uncovers a web of deception. The enigmatic host, Vincent Moreau, has sinister plans that extend beyond poker—manipulating the players for his own gain. Max and Jake, along with a motley crew of fellow players including the seasoned professional Lena, the hot-headed rookie Marco, and the tech-savvy whiz kid Ava, must navigate alliances and rivalries to uncover Vincent’s true intentions before it’s too late.

Themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption pulse through the high-stakes game. With each card dealt and each bluff called, Max grapples not only with her opponents but also with her own vulnerabilities and the choices that define her. The tension escalates as they race against time to outsmart Vincent and expose the corruption lurking within the tournament.

“Ace High” is an exhilarating thrill ride that blends the excitement of poker with deep emotional stakes. The vivid cinematography captures both the neon glow of the city and the intense atmosphere of the card tables. Audiences will find themselves on the edge of their seats as they follow Max’s journey of self-discovery, revealing that sometimes, the highest stakes come not from the cards we hold, but from the connections we forge along the way.