Highway One” is a radical thriller and love story that weaves together friendship, daring, and a bold vision for a better world. When a group of friends gathers to support their millionaire friend on the run, they are thrust into a high-stakes mission to reset the corrupt financial system and make it serve the people once more.
Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Baja California Sur’s barren desert, French director Frederic Dominioni transforms the landscape into a compelling fifth character in this layered intrigue. Shot just weeks before the world shut down over the COVID-19 pandemic, the film captures a unique moment in time with a haunting relevance.
As the friends navigate treacherous terrain and face life-threatening dangers, their loyalty, courage, and love are tested. “Highway One” explores the depths of human connection and the lengths to which people will go to support a cause larger than themselves. With the desolate desert as both a haven and a threat, the characters’ journey is as much internal as it is external.
Dominioni’s masterful direction and the stark beauty of the desert backdrop create an unforgettable atmosphere, making “Highway One” a gripping and emotional tale of friendship, sacrifice, and revolution.
by Frederic Dominioni (USA)
Cal Film Festival 