Slow Burn

Trina spent years searching the Mexican desert for diamonds that once belonged to her family. Her obsession persists into adulthood despite the objections of her friend Frank. The situation complicates when two escaped prisoners, Marcus and Duster, accidentally find the gems while attempting to cross the border. After taking Trina hostage to guide them, the group becomes stranded in the heat when their vehicle fails. As they struggle to survive the harsh environment, they enter a tense conflict driven by greed, betrayal, and shifting loyalties.

Directed by Christian Ford, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Roger Soffer, this adventure thriller was produced by Blue Rider Pictures, Two Drivers Productions, and Morlaw Films. The film stars Minnie Driver as Trina McTeague, with Josh Brolin and James Spader playing the fugitives, and Stuart Wilson as Frank Norris. Other cast members include Jennifer Ann Evans and Nicole Fellows. Produced with a budget of 10 million USD, the movie has a low audience rating on TMDB, scoring 4.4/10 from 26 votes.