The Missing

In 1885 New Mexico, Maggie Gilkeson works tirelessly as a prairie doctor. She faces numerous challenges in providing for her two daughters, demonstrating resilience in a harsh environment.

After twenty years of absence, Maggie's estranged father unexpectedly returns. His long-standing choice to live among the Indians creates tension between him and Maggie, igniting feelings of resentment.

A medicine man warns Maggie's father that he must reconnect with his family to survive. This warning comes after a rattlesnake encounter, forcing her father to confront the pain of his past choices.

Maggie is unable to forgive her father for abandoning their family, feeling deep emotional scars from his absence. She ultimately decides to cast him out of her home, unwilling to accept his return.

Maggie's eldest daughter, Lilly, is kidnapped by a group of ruthless renegade Indians. This group has a history of abducting young girls to sell them into prostitution in Mexico, creating a dire situation.

After Lilly's kidnapping, Maggie seeks help but finds no support from the local sheriff. In her state of despair, she realizes that she must act swiftly to save her daughter from a grave fate.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Maggie reluctantly decides to join forces with her father. Their shared goal of rescuing Lilly forces them to confront their past grievances.

Maggie and her father embark on a treacherous journey into the wilderness. Their quest is fraught with danger as they navigate through rugged landscapes searching for Lilly.

As they proceed deeper into the wilderness, Maggie and her father face external threats from the renegade group. Every moment is a struggle to survive not just against the elements, but against those who threaten their family.

Maggie and her father finally confront the kidnappers to rescue Lilly. This confrontation becomes a pivotal moment where past grievances must be set aside for the sake of their family.

In a dramatic showdown, Maggie and her father locate Lilly. Their emotional reunion is fraught with tension, as the scars of the past continue to suture within the family.

With Lilly rescued, Maggie and her father must navigate their way back home. The journey back allows them to reflect and begin healing their fractured relationship amidst the backdrop of their desperate situation.

After a harrowing adventure, Maggie, Lilly, and her father return home. This marks the beginning of a new chapter as they attempt to rebuild their family and address the pain of their shared past.

Maggie and her father work on reconciling their differences, striving to establish a sense of family. This reconciliation is not just for their relationship but also for the well-being of Lilly.