Borrego (2022) Apr 2026

The narrative escalates into a race against time involving mercenaries and assassins.

The film is noted for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the California desert, capturing both its lethal heat and its vast, empty beauty. Borrego (2022)

The desolate desert backdrop is a central character itself, emphasizing the isolation of the protagonists as they are pursued by both local authorities and a lethal cartel enforcer. Key Highlights The narrative escalates into a race against time

Writer/director Jesse Harris uses the feature to bookend the story with text about the devastating impact of pharmaceutical drugs and how they can lead individuals toward personal ruin. Key Highlights Writer/director Jesse Harris uses the feature

As the pair treks across the harsh terrain, the film explores the physical and emotional challenges of survival while highlighting the humanity behind their desperate circumstances.

The film follows Elly, a young botanist who has relocated to a small desert town to study an invasive plant species. Her quiet field research is shattered when she witnesses a small ultralight plane crash nearby. Upon investigating the wreckage, she is taken hostage by the pilot—an inexperienced drug mule who was smuggling narcotics across the Mexican border.

Despite their opposing roles as captive and captor, Elly and the mule are forced to find common ground to survive the environment and the external threats closing in.