Backyard

Synopsis

Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos, a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.

Director

Carlos Carrera

Written by

Sabina Berman

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Released

20 February 2009

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery