Sleep Dealer

In a grim future, humanity is trapped within strict militarized borders and a vast digital network. Workers live as mere automatons, connected to their jobs through intricate cables, risking their health for the sake of survival.

Memo Cruz, a factory worker, often reflects on his past, especially his idyllic upbringing in Santa Ana Del Rio, Oaxaca. Memories of lush fields starkly contrast with his current life filled with digital servitude and desperation.

Memo's father implores him to leave behind his fascination with technology and focus on their agricultural business. This advice clashes with Memo's burning ambition to innovate and break free from their struggling existence.

The Del Rio Water corporation's dam devastates their homestead, transforming it from a thriving farm into a drought-plagued wasteland. This environmental tragedy fuels Memo's desire to fight back against corporate greed.

In secret, Memo creates an electronic receiver, extending his reach to distant cities. This act rekindles his hope of connecting with the outside world but also draws unwanted attention from the local security forces.

While operating his receiver, Memo's signal is detected by a military drone piloted by Rudy Ramirez. The ensuing confrontation escalates quickly, forcing Memo to scramble for safety amidst life-threatening circumstances.

In a desperate rush to save their father, Memo and his brother return home only to find him critically injured. Tragically, they arrive too late, as a missile strike from the drone tragically takes their father's life.

Overwhelmed by grief and loss, Memo decides to flee to Tijuana, seeking refuge from the trauma of his recent experiences. This decision marks a pivotal turn in his journey toward self-discovery and survival.

On the bus to Tijuana, Memo meets Luz Martínez, sparking an unexpected connection. This encounter sets off a chain of events that will ultimately intertwine their fates in profound ways.

Intrigued by the technology on Luz's wrist, Memo expresses a desire to obtain similar enhancements. Luz offers to introduce him to a coyotek who can facilitate this quest, yet it involves considerable risk.

Memo’s first attempts to find a coyotek leave him empty-handed and broke, forcing him to seek shelter in an abandoned shack. Meanwhile, Luz grapples with her own financial burdens while finding success through her memory uploads.

Luz realizes she must infuse deeper emotion into her uploads for success, leading her to reflect on her own vulnerabilities. As they grow closer, the implications of their connection begin to unfold.

Memo confronts the painful truth that Luz has been profiting off her memories of him, leading him to feel a profound sense of betrayal. This insight forces him to reconsider their budding relationship.

As tensions rise, Memo is approached by Ramirez, who presents a complex message that challenges his perspective on their relationship. Faced with a decision, Memo must assess whom to trust in his fight for justice.

Determined to uncover the truth, Memo infiltrates the Del Rio Water security systems, commandeering a drone in the process. The ensuing aerial dogfight tests his resolve and skills, marking a climactic moment in his quest for answers.