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Danny, his parents Lowell and Evelyn, and their camera are lost in the Grand Canyon as night falls. Danny protests being bundled up by his father as the air turns cold. Lowell tries to think of a direction to go while Evelyn bites her nails anxiously. Lowell suggests using the camera pictures to retrace their steps. Evelyn and Lowell huddle over the camera but the pictures don't provide any clues as everywhere looks the same. Evelyn tells Danny not to let go of her hand until they reach the car, as Danny begins to sense the tension of being lost.
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