“Fractured Turnstile” is a thrilling and haunting narrative revolving around the intersecting lives of five foster kids and their foster father David, in a quiet suburban neighborhood. This heart-wrenching tale presents an uncanny look into the underground world of foster homes, examining themes of brotherhood, corruption, guilt, and redemption.
David, the well-meaning foster parent, navigates a disastrous situation when his foster kid Brent unexpectedly dies. Struggling with the weight of this reality, David witnesses his other kids – Vinny, Preston, Drew, Justin, Juan Carlos handle the situation with shocking calmness and maturity. From dealing with their new brother, Brent’s aggression, to the quiet yet suspecting neighbor, Sandy, David’s children are on high alert. Their solidarity extends beyond ordinary bonds, cemented further when they secretly bury Brent’s body in their backyard.

The story takes a terrifying twist when Preston, the oldest and most street-smart foster kid, engages in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Sandy, who starts to unravel the secret they desperately try to hide. Meanwhile, David’s mental state begins to disintegrate as he grapples with his growing guilt and the moral implications of his inaction. Just when the tension seems unbearable, David’s father, Pops, steps in, adding more complexity to the situation. Pops’ underworld connections come in handy when the need to move Brent’s body arises, forcing him to make unnerving decisions that will impact the entire family. On the horizon, Officer Luis Kingston, a stern and straight-shooting probation officer from New York, prepares to step into the picture, putting more pressure on the family’s ability to keep their secret.

“Fractured Turnstile” is a compelling exploration of the lengths we’re willing to go for family. It’s about life’s toughest lessons, learned not in school but in the gritty reality of the streets and a broken foster care system.

This drama speaks volumes about resilience, survival, and the intense complexity of human relationships. It is an electrifying cocktail of suspense, emotional intensity, and shocking reveals that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

By Trenton J Brisco and Joseph Charafi (USA)