A Disturbance in the High Desert (2025)
In the wild 1920s West, two lovers grapple with a violent incident that forces them to ask - what happens when those we love betray us?
A DISTURBANCE IN THE HIGH DESERT is a dramatic short-film that transports us to 1920s Eastern Oregon in the shadow of Mt. Hood. As economic hardship spreads, hateful forces and laws threaten the safety of those deemed "inferior" or "defective". Mare and Gemma are lovers who find each other while living a fragile existence in this rugged, unforgiving west. We meet them after Gemma endures a nighttime assault by an unexpected perpetrator on the outskirts of their ranch, a tenuous safe haven. The certainty of right and wrong blurs. Familial ties are tested.
Top Cast
Tillie Howard
Mare
Jenna Wood
Gemma
Chris Tuck
Charlie
FAQ about A Disturbance in the High Desert
What is A Disturbance in the High Desert about?
A DISTURBANCE IN THE HIGH DESERT is a dramatic short-film that transports us to 1920s Eastern Oregon in the
shadow of Mt. Hood. As economic hardship spreads, hateful forces and laws threaten the safety of those deemed
"inferior" or "defective". Mare and Gemma are lovers who…
When was A Disturbance in the High Desert released?
A Disturbance in the High Desert was released in 2025.
What genres does A Disturbance in the High Desert belong to?
A Disturbance in the High Desert is categorised as Western, Drama.
Who stars in A Disturbance in the High Desert?
The cast of A Disturbance in the High Desert includes Tillie Howard, Jenna Wood, Chris Tuck.