A young botanist relocates to a small desert town to study an invasive plant species. While out on research, she comes to the aid of a downed plane only to find herself taken captive by an inexperienced drug mule who forces her to lead a trek across the sweltering desert to his drop. A local sheriff is drawn into the hunt as his rebellious daughter sets out to find the missing botanist, all the while being pursued by a local drug receiver.
Cinematography
The desert becomes a suffocating villain, gorgeous and deadly
Acting
Lucy Hale's raw desperation anchors every frame
Practical Effects
Real locations, real heat, real misery on screen
Director
Jesse Harris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jesse Harris wrote this specifically for Lucy Hale after working with her on a previous project.
The film was shot in actual 110°F+ desert conditions; crew members suffered heat exhaustion.
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