In the gripping thriller "Borrego" (2022), a passionate young botanist moves to a secluded desert town to investigate a troublesome invasive plant species. During her fieldwork, she stumbles upon a wrecked plane and selflessly rushes to help, only to find herself ensnared by a novice drug mule. With danger lurking at every turn, she is coerced into leading him on a perilous journey across the unforgiving desert to complete his illicit drop. As the desert heat intensifies, a determined local sheriff becomes embroiled in the frantic search for the missing botanist. Complicating matters, his rebellious daughter embarks on her own mission to rescue her, unaware that a local drug receiver is hot on her trail. With time running out and the stakes rising, can they navigate the treacherous landscape and save her from a fate worse than death? "Borrego" is a heart-pounding tale of survival, resilience, and the fight against both nature and human greed.