In a small town on the border between Mexico and the United States, life unfolds amidst routine and uncertainty. Everything changes when a group of undocumented immigrants attempts to cross the dividing line, seeking a better life. Among them is a single mother who is willing to risk everything for her child in pursuit of the American dream. As the story progresses, her connection to a local sheriff is revealed, a man marked by his own past and caught in a moral dilemma.
Set against the backdrop of a desert landscape that highlights the tension between both sides of the border, the sheriff becomes entangled in a complex web of corruption and violence. As he tries to fulfill his duty and protect his community, he begins to question the rules that have been imposed upon him. What initially seemed like a simple situation of pursuit transforms into an intense game of cat and mouse between law enforcement, coyotes, and immigrants seeking a way out.
As chaos unfolds, the conflict intensifies, and the characters must face heart-wrenching decisions that challenge the concept of justice. The film addresses themes such as the struggle for survival, ethics, and humanity, leaving the viewer contemplating the thin line that divides dreams from nightmares in a polarized world. In this borderland, what is lost is not only lives but also the hope for a better future.