The Boatman (2015)

In the parched wilderness that marks the border between the US and Mexico, a legend stirs. Miguel, known only as the 'Coyote,' is a ghost across the treacherous terrain, a master of the unseen trails and secret passageways that lead his people towards new beginnings. His path is etched not only on the crumbled pavement and gravel back alleys, but also in the hushed whispers of hopeful migrants. His artistry at guiding them, unnoticed and unapprehended, has earned him an unblemished record, and a chilling nickname, 'El Maldito.' Yet, Miguel's journey is not untouched by the specter of death. He seems to be shadowed by the departed and the dying, their confessions echoing in his ears, their last wishes mingling with the desert winds. His solitary existence, much like his weather-beaten home adorned with faded photographs, is a testament to a life devoted to a singular purpose - ensuring his people's passage to a new existence. But the seemingly eternal rhythm of Miguel's life is shattered when a catastrophic accident lures him to the roadside. Among the wreckage, he finds Elena, the solitary survivor. Her recognition of him sends ripples through his world, threatening to dismantle the order of his life. Miguel, once the unseen phantom, now finds himself under the scrutiny of the very person whose life he unintentionally saved. In The Boatman, the unforgiving desert becomes a stage for a gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and the haunting echoes of the departed. As the plot unfurls, the audience is drawn into Miguel's world, riding the waves of his tumultuous journey that navigates the thin line between life, death, and the pursuit of a better tomorrow.

The Boatman is a drama movie featuring Oscar Torre and directed by Greg Morgan.

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