Born is a stark portrayal of beauty and harshness in the remote Goldfields and the impact of an unplanned pregnancy on a young, indigenous girl. After confronting the father of the child, Jessa is left to birth alone when she unexpectedly goes into labour under the vast desert sky. Exploring the brutal reality of life and death in this remote location, Born captures the deeply spiritual connection Jessa feels for her country and her transition from child to mother.