In the scorching Mojave Desert, Olga manages a gas station, lunch counter, and auto camp with her sister Myra. As a 24-hour period unfolds, Olga faces a series of challenges, including Myra's desire to attend a town dance with a questionable suitor, the surprise arrival of George, an old flame with dubious intentions, and the overnight presence of two women carrying valuable jewels. As tensions rise, Olga's peaceful desert life is threatened by George's schemes and Myra's reckless decisions, all set against a backdrop of sweltering heat and ominous lightning on the horizon.
Heat Lightning
A lonely gas station owner, Olga, manages a desert oasis, catering to travelers, while navigating her younger sister's romantic misadventures and an unexpected encounter with a charming stranger.