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By Hook or by Crook 2002

A vulnerable butch named Shy seeks refuge in the city's criminal underworld following the death of her father. Her life becomes intertwined with Valentine, an eccentric adoptee searching for her birth mother. Together, the two women form an unlikely connection, using their skills to con their way through various obstacles and navigate a complex world of loss and unexpected bonds.

A vulnerable butch named Shy seeks refuge in the city's criminal underworld following the death of her father. Her life becomes intertwined with Valentine, an eccentric adoptee searching for her birth mother. Together, the two women form an unlikely connection, using their skills to con their way through various obstacles and navigate a complex world of loss and unexpected bonds.

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