Mexico City

A determined sister who risks her safety to uncover the truth behind the kidnapping and murder of a high-profile official’s doctor. She relentlessly pursues leads through a dangerous city, ultimately using the evidence to force accountability. Her quest becomes a test of resilience, resourcefulness, and resolve to protect her family’s future.

The young son of Mitch and Sam who embodies the possibility of a new family and brighter future. His presence adds urgency to Mitch’s mission and anchors the emotional payoff of the story. The beach finale shows him as a symbol of hope and renewal.

Mitch’s brother, a troubled young man whose struggles with drugs and commitment push him toward risky behavior. His disappearance in the city triggers the investigation that drives the plot. His arc highlights themes of vulnerability and the impact of a damaged past on the present.

A taxi driver who becomes a crucial ally, helping Mitch navigate the city and locate Sam. He provides a practical, human counterpoint to the law-and-order characters and helps the pair reach safety. His steady presence helps temper the mounting danger.

A U.S. official whose involvement intensifies the investigation and reflects higher-level political pressures. His interest in the film’s contents drives the plot forward and contributes to the dangerous escalation. He is killed with others in the safe house confrontation.

The doctor kidnapped by political adversaries and later murdered, triggering Mitch’s search for the truth. His fate reveals the perilous reach of corruption within the city’s power structures. His death serves as the catalyst for the investigation.

A local priest who appears during the film’s church sequence, providing a human touch amid danger. He represents a source of sanctuary and moral reflection in a city divided by crime and power.