Running on Empty (2024) is a fast-paced thriller that explores the limits of endurance, survival, and the cost of secrets. The film follows Ethan, a former soldier who now works as a mechanic in a small, quiet town. His life takes a sudden and dramatic turn when a mysterious woman, Mia, enters his shop with a broken-down car—and a trail of danger following her. As their paths become intertwined, Ethan finds himself drawn into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where every move could be his last. Ethan, struggling with his own past, is forced to confront his buried emotions and moral dilemmas when he becomes Mia’s unlikely protector. As the tension builds, the line between right and wrong blurs, and the choices they make could alter the course of their futures forever. Running on Empty dives into themes of guilt, trust, and the human instinct to survive against overwhelming odds. With pulse-pounding action sequences, sharp character development, and an atmosphere thick with suspense, the film challenges its characters—and its audience—to ask how far they would go to protect the people they care about, and what happens when survival means risking it all. The relentless pace and emotional depth make Running on Empty a captivating ride from beginning to end.