Joaquin Murietta, a once-respected California landowner, has lost everything: his land, his wife, and his faith. He joins a group of men tasked with escorting a wealthy woman to San Francisco, only to discover they're carrying a valuable treasure. Confronted with threats to himself, the convoy, and the people of southern California, Murietta must re-examine his beliefs and decide what's right.
The Desperate Mission
A diverse group of strangers embark on a perilous journey to deliver a wealthy patron and a cryptic treasure to San Francisco, where a man seeking redemption sees an opportunity to revive his fortunes among the group.