Unexpected Treasures

Unexpected Treasures is a science fiction film set in Joshua Tree. The story follows a local resident who regains their belief in people after experiencing a wild adventure involving extraterrestrials.

The movie was directed by John Paul Ungaretti, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Christina Heller. The ensemble cast features Mike C. Manning in the role of Sam, alongside Olivia Blue as Hartley, Michael Dunn as Frank, AnnaMaria Demara as June, Lauren Han as Kaia, and Jay Whittaker as The Bad Guy. With a runtime of 95 minutes, the film was released on September 19, 2025. On TMDB, it currently holds a rating of 1/10 based on a single vote.