Borrego

Elly feels a deep sense of loss as she misses her younger sister, whose absence resonates in her daily life. A phone call from her mother reveals the discovery of a meaningful diary filled with dried flowers in her sister's room, a gift from Elly that ignites her longing for connection.

As Elly immerses herself in studying a plant's overgrowth, she meets Alex, a spirited girl eager to engage in something worthwhile. Elly welcomes Alex’s assistance and together they venture into the enchanting desert landscape, fostering a budding friendship.

Before leaving, Alex notices a tattoo of a buttercup on Elly's hand, leading Elly to share the emotional significance behind it. This tattoo serves as a poignant link to her sister, as it reminds her of their bond during their adventures together.

Elly, still grappling with her emotions, witnesses a horrific plane crash nearby that disrupts her moment of introspection. Rushing to the scene, she encounters Tomas, the pilot, who threatens her with a gun, exacerbating her sense of fear and desperation.

In a panic, Elly attempts to escape to her car but finds herself stuck when the tires get caught in the sand. To avoid danger, she offers to guide Tomas through the desert in hopes that he will spare her life amidst the frightening circumstances.

Elly and Tomas traverse the unforgiving desert together with a backpack full of drugs weighing them down. This unlikely pairing forces Elly to confront her fears while uncovering the layers of Tomas's troubled life story as they navigate the harsh terrain.

The next morning, Sheriff Jose, also Alex's father, is on his regular patrol in the desert. After picking up Alex, he learns about a missing botanist, prompting concern and a desire to locate Elly, though he insists on dropping Alex off at school first.

Realizing the drugs are missing, Guillermo, the man meant to receive them, initiates a frantic search. His desperation grows as he grapples with the implications of their loss and the potential violence that may ensue as a result of this blunder.

As the sun beats down mercilessly, Tomas collapses from heat exhaustion. To save them both, Elly convinces him to seek shelter from the harsh conditions in a nearby canyon, offering a chance to rest and regroup amidst their perilous journey.

As night falls, Elly and Tomas share intimate stories around a campfire, revealing their vulnerabilities. Through their conversation, Tomas explains the reasons for his descent into crime, while Elly confesses her struggles with grief after losing her sister.

Under the cover of darkness, Elly cleverly manages to cut herself free from her bindings. In a moment of desperation, she steals a bottle of water from Tomas, setting the stage for her attempt to escape their grim situation.

As Sheriff Jose searches for Elly, he stumbles upon a disturbing scene: two lifeless bodies near her abandoned car, victims of Guillermo. His instincts tell him that Elly is still in danger, and he decides to continue the search without waiting for backup.

Noticing her father's car, Alex expresses her urgency to find him, calling out in desperation. Their reunion is powerful, but they realize Elly remains in danger, prompting a shift in their priorities to rescue her from the impending threat.

After breaking free, Elly encounters Guillermo, leading to a relentless chase through the desert. Just as Elly sees hope for escape on Alex's bike, Guillermo captures her again, pushing Elly to fight back against him in a moment of sheer instinct and survival.

In an explosive confrontation, Elly ignites the drugs that bind her and Guillermo, leading to a fiery end for her captor. The film concludes with a heartwarming reunion between Elly, Alex, and Sheriff Jose, underscoring the enduring presence of love even amid chaos and danger.