Desolation Line

In the crucible of the Arizona-Mexico border, Johnny Soto, a young Border Patrol agent grapples with soul-wrenching moral dilemmas as he battles child trafficking, systemic corruption, and a spiraling migrant crisis, questioning how to uphold the law without losing his soul

“Desolation Line” follows Johnny Soto, a young Christian from Tucson, Arizona who joins the Border Patrol after serving several U.S. Army tours in Afghanistan. Stationed in the Customs and Border Protection’s Tucson office, Johnny struggles to navigate the treacherous terrain of his daily duties. Confronted with the grim realities of child trafficking, rampant corruption, drug smuggling, and an overwhelming migrant crisis, Johnny’s commitment to his faith and the law is constantly tested.

As he wrestles with these moral and ethical dilemmas, Johnny must decide how to protect the vulnerable while upholding justice, all while maintaining his integrity and belief in a system that often seems beyond redemption. His journey is a poignant exploration of the human spirit, morality, and the complex intersection of duty and compassion on one of the most contentious frontiers in America.