The Turn Out is a dramatic thriller movie, released in 2021, directed by Pearl Gluck. The story revolves around a long-haul trucker named Billy, who stops at a run-down truck stop near his house for a quick meal and rest before moving on with his journey. However, when he steps inside the establishment, he comes across a young girl named Amber, who is being forced into sex trafficking by the owner of the truck stop, Sal.
As Billy gets to know Amber over the course of a few days, he realizes the extent of her predicament. She has been lured into the sex industry with the promise of a glamorous life, but the reality hauntingly contrasts with her expectations. Billy cannot sit back and watch her suffer and decides to take matters into his own hands.
The Turn Out delves into the harrowing world of sex trafficking, exposing the brutalities that young girls are subjected to for the sake of money. Alongside that, it portrays a story of hope, compassion, and courage, as Billy puts his life on the line to save Amber from her circumstance.
The movie stars Jeremy Sisto as Billy, Julia Jones as Amber, and Jake Weber as Sal, the menacing truck-stop owner. The cinematography of the movie does an excellent job of showcasing the gloomy settings, adding to the movie's ambiance.