In a desperate race against time, pilot Sean Haggerty, played by Daniel Radcliffe, finds himself trapped in a high-stakes aerial prison. Flying a small aircraft loaded with illegal cargo, Sean must navigate a tense and treacherous journey across the border, his every move monitored by ruthless drug cartel operatives on the ground. His only lifeline is through the radio, communicating with figures like the enigmatic handler played by Pablo Schreiber and his wife, portrayed by Grace Gummer, who may hold the key to his survival. Directed by Jesper Ganslandt, this claustrophobic action-thriller unfolds almost entirely within the cockpit, ratcheting up the suspense as Sean is forced to make impossible choices to protect those he loves. With the fuel gauge dropping and trust in short supply, "Beast of Burden" becomes a nerve-shredding game of cat and mouse where one wrong decision could be his last.