Young guy Boyd (a solid and likable performance by Desmond Devenish) goes in search of a bag of stolen diamonds that were stashed in the desert by his father Roman (a brief, but memorable turn by Nick Mancuso). However, Roman's lethal and treacherous partner Mallick (ably played with considerable coiled menace by Kevin Gage) also wants the diamonds for himself.
Director/co-writer Devenish relates the absorbing story at a constant pace, offers a flavorsome evocation of the desolate desert locations, and generates a good deal of tension. Moreover, the uncompromisingly grim ending packs a startling punch. The sound acting by the capable cast helps a lot: Xander Bailey as Boyd's easygoing buddy Russell, Jenna Kanell as perky girlfriend Sloan, Steve Earle as the scraggly Jim, Vinicius Zorin-Machado as hard-nosed fence Alvarez, Carl Bailey as a pesky sheriff, and Wilson Ramirez as the fearsome Octavio. Seth Johnson's crisp widescreen cinematography rates as another substantial asset. A cool flick.
Director/co-writer Devenish relates the absorbing story at a constant pace, offers a flavorsome evocation of the desolate desert locations, and generates a good deal of tension. Moreover, the uncompromisingly grim ending packs a startling punch. The sound acting by the capable cast helps a lot: Xander Bailey as Boyd's easygoing buddy Russell, Jenna Kanell as perky girlfriend Sloan, Steve Earle as the scraggly Jim, Vinicius Zorin-Machado as hard-nosed fence Alvarez, Carl Bailey as a pesky sheriff, and Wilson Ramirez as the fearsome Octavio. Seth Johnson's crisp widescreen cinematography rates as another substantial asset. A cool flick.