In the desolate badlands of North Dakota, a grim discovery plunges a weary homicide detective into a deadly conspiracy. Autumn Reeser stars as Anna, a forensic paleontologist whose expertise is summoned when a human corpse is found among ancient dinosaur fossils. She is paired with a jaded local sheriff, played by Bill Smitrovich, to unravel a mystery that quickly proves to be anything but academic. Their investigation draws the dangerous attention of a ruthless oil baron, portrayed by Rhys Coiro, whose empire is built on secrets buried deep beneath the earth.

As Anna delves deeper, the line between prehistoric history and present-day crime blurs, revealing a trail of corruption and murder. Directed by Dan Glaser, this tense thriller weaves a modern crime story with the stark, unforgiving atmosphere of the fossil-rich frontier. With pressure mounting from powerful forces who want the past to stay buried, Anna must use her unique skills to piece together a puzzle where the next bone uncovered could be her own.