Bordertown

Bordertown

Year: 2007

Runtime: 112 min

Language: English

Director: Gregory Nava

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A journalist investigates a disturbing series of unsolved murders occurring near a factory owned by an American company, located in a town on the U.S.-Mexico border. Partnering with her former lover, she confronts powerful forces and dangerous threats as they work to expose the grim reality behind the crimes. Their pursuit of justice leads them down a perilous path, risking everything to uncover the truth and find redemption.

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Timeline – Bordertown (2007)

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1

Assault on Eva Jimenez

The film opens with a brutal attack on a young woman named Eva Jimenez. Two men assault her in Juárez, Chihuahua, leaving her for dead in a shallow grave.

Juárez, Chihuahua
2

Eva's Miraculous Survival

In a moment of sheer determination, Eva miraculously awakens and crawls out of her own grave. This horrifying experience marks the beginning of her journey for justice.

Juárez, Chihuahua
3

Lauren Adrian's Task

Lauren Adrian, an American journalist, is assigned to cover the shocking series of murders in Juárez. As she delves deeper into the story, she becomes haunted by her own dark past.

Juárez, Chihuahua
4

Finding Eva

Lauren encounters Eva, the only survivor of the assaults, and is determined to help her seek justice against the rapists. Their bond forms a crucial partnership as they fight against the odds.

Juárez, Chihuahua
5

Infiltration of Local Community

To capture the criminals, Lauren and Alfonso Diaz, a dedicated newspaper editor, disguise themselves to infiltrate the local community. This risky move brings them closer to the truth.

Juárez, Chihuahua
6

Partial Success

Their investigation yields a breakthrough when they successfully apprehend one of the rapists. However, the other perpetrator escapes, leaving them with much work still to do.

Juárez, Chihuahua
7

Lauren's Departure

As Eva prepares to testify against her assailants, Lauren must leave Juárez to finalize the details of her story's publication. This departure leaves Eva vulnerable at a critical moment.

Juárez, Chihuahua
8

Eva's Attempt to Escape

In Lauren's absence, Eva tries to flee to the United States to escape her past. Unfortunately, border police apprehend her, sending her back to the very location of her trauma.

Juárez, Chihuahua
9

Tragedy Strikes

The narrative takes a dark turn when Alfonso is killed in a drive-by shooting. The loss of her ally deeply affects Lauren, as she returns to a town gripped by grief.

Juárez, Chihuahua
10

Lauren's Return

Upon her return to Juárez, Lauren searches desperately for Eva, only to discover the grim reality of Alfonso's death. The atmosphere is thick with despair and danger.

Juárez, Chihuahua
11

Confrontation with the Escaped Rapist

In a devastating twist, Lauren encounters the escaped rapist who brutally attacks her. This shocking event plunges her back into the depths of fear and violence.

Juárez, Chihuahua
12

Desperation for Justice

With her personal safety at risk, Lauren remains determined to find Eva and bring the remaining rapist to justice. The stakes have never been higher for both women.

Juárez, Chihuahua
13

The Fight for Closure

The movie culminates in a gripping fight for closure as Lauren navigates the dangers in Juárez. The battle against a system that often fails its victims becomes more personal.

Juárez, Chihuahua

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