A man is brutally murdered in the Texas desert, only to be buried in a local cemetery. When the body is discovered, a ranch foreman named Pete takes matters into his own hands, abducting a Border Patrol agent to help him exhume the corpse. Together, they embark on a perilous and unconventional journey into Mexico, driven by Pete's determination to give the man a proper burial.

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
A man embarks on a heartfelt quest to honor his deceased friend's dying request, transporting his body back to their hometown in Mexico.