The Frontier (2015 film)

The Frontier is a 2015 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Oren Shai. The film stars Jocelin Donahue as Laine, a drifter who stumbles upon a hidden crime ring operating out of a seemingly innocuous motel in the desert.

The plot centers around Laine, who, while fleeing a bad situation, finds herself at the Frontier Motel. She becomes entangled with the motel's residents, a collection of shady characters involved in a high-stakes heist. As she delves deeper into their world, she uncovers secrets and must navigate the dangerous web of relationships and betrayals to survive.

The film features a supporting cast including Kelly Lynch, Jim Beaver, and Izabella Miko. The Frontier is noted for its atmospheric tension, classic film noir aesthetic, and a strong female lead. It explores themes of desperation, survival, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2015 and received generally positive reviews for its performances and direction.