Drought, betrayal, and revenge in a dust-choked hellscape where family is the deadliest weapon.
While trying to survive the worst drought in history, a family of farmers force their youngest brother down a path of destruction; betrayed and left for dead in an unfamiliar land, he must survive, endure and seek the revenge he deserves.
Cinematography
The drought-ravaged landscape is practically its own character.
Acting
Will Brittain's silent suffering speaks volumes.
Director
Frederick Cipoletti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot on location in California during actual drought conditions; the dust you see is real desperation.
The film deliberately mirrors Cain and Abel but makes both brothers equally monstrous—there's no righteous victim here.
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