Frontera

A slow-burning, somber drama that interweaves multiple perspectives on border life, building tension through moral dilemmas and raw emotional moments.

Directed by

Michael Berry

Genres

Western, Drama

Starring

Ed Harris, Eva Longoria, Michael Peña

Tagline

Truth is the only justice.

Overview

After crossing the border illegally for work, Miguel, a hard-working father and devoted husband, finds himself wrongfully accused of murdering a former sheriff’s wife. After learning of his imprisonment, Miguel’s pregnant wife tries to come to his aid and lands in the hands of corrupt coyotes who hold her for ransom. Dissatisfied with the police department’s investigation, the former sheriff tries to uncover the truth about his wife’s death and discovers disturbing evidence that will destroy one family’s future, or tear another’s apart.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, immigration, family, grief

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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