In 1978, down-on-his-luck rodeo professional Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood) agrees to help out his former employer reunite with his young son, who is endangered by the antics of his erratic, alcoholic mother. As Mike and the boy venture across the deserts of rural Mexico back to Texas, the boy experiences meaningful lessons in life, masculinity, and morality from the grizzled cowboy. Based on the novel of the same name by N. Richard Nash. Directed by Eastwood. Co-starring Fernanda Urrejola and Dwight Yoakam.