Disappearance in Death Valley tonight on Rai 2: plot and cast

Disappeared in Death Valley is the American thriller broadcast this evening, Saturday 27 June 2026, on Rai 2 in prime time. A 2025 TV movie directed by Kaila York, produced by Lifetime and distributed in the United States with the original title Vanished in Death ValleyLet's find out the plot, cast, and where to watch it.

Plot of Disappearance in Death Valley

The protagonist is Kayla (Aryè Campos), a woman traveling with her husband Alan (Matthew Pohlkamp) and his teenage daughter Hope (Ava Bianchi) travels through California, heading to San Francisco for an important professional opportunity. The move is difficult for the girl, who struggles to accept the idea of ​​leaving behind friends and her old life, fueling constant arguments with her mother.

During a stop in the Death Valley, the family enters a small souvenir shop run by Lydia (Katherine Joan Taylor), a kind woman marked by a personal tragedy. The seemingly casual meeting turns out to be the beginning of a disturbing plan. Shortly after, a car breakdown forces Kayla and her family to stop in the desert. Taking advantage of the situation, Hope walks away and mysteriously disappearsAs the parents report the kidnapping and seek help, it emerges that behind the disappearance there may be someone willing to do anything to fill a void that time has never managed to erase.

The film belongs to the Lifetime psychological thriller genre, where danger arises from everyday situations that suddenly escalate. The suspenseful element is complemented by a reflection on the pain of loss and the consequences unresolved grief can have on a person's mind, as well as the delicate relationship between parents and teenage children.

Cast of the film

• Aryè Campos It's Kayla, the mother determined to find her missing daughter
• Matthew Pohlkamp plays Alan, Kayla's husband and Hope's father
• Ava Bianchi plays the role of Hope, the teenager who becomes the target of a dangerous kidnapping
• Katherine Joan Taylor is Lydia, a woman marked by trauma who develops a dangerous obsession
• Patrick Scott Lewis plays Eli, Lydia's husband, dragged into his wife's crazy plan
• Lisa Long It's Deb, a local rescuer who knows everyone in the area
• Dwayne Tarver lends his face to Sheriff Marker, coordinator of the investigation into the disappearance
• Brinly Marum plays Dani, Lydia's daughter, whose tragic story is at the origin of the whole story

Time and channel

Disappeared in Death Valley goes on the air Saturday June 27 2026 starting from 21:20 on Rai 2The film is also available for live streaming and on demand on the platform RaiPlayThe duration is approximately 90 minutes, and is included in the cycle In the Sign of Yellow from Rai 2.

Where to see the movie in streaming

In addition to the live television broadcast, Disappeared in Death Valley is available on RaiPlay, Rai's streaming platform. Users can watch it live and, subject to rights restrictions, rewatch it later on demand.