In a drought-stricken desert where water is more valuable than gold, whispers of a hidden underground lake called Bavalae spark a frantic race. Red, a kangaroo rat, and former outlaw, sets out to find his missing wife and son. Along the way, he crosses paths with a strange caravan of travelers, all seeking Bavalae’s life-saving waters. As alliances form and tensions rise, Red finds himself drawn into a perilous journey, where survival hinges on reaching the legendary lake first.