A small town on the Mexican border draws a colorful array of characters in search of romance, sanctuary, fame, or fortune, including Mackie Larkin, a suburban mother desperate for money; her
ex-husband Keith, a man with a host of get-rich schemes; their impulsive teenage daughter, Lianne; charismatic strip-club owner Buck Samsonov; and Nicholas Loeb, a struggling mystery writer.
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