Renée Martin, a 22-year-old Canadian, is stuck in a monotonous job and grieving her grandfather's death. When Sergio, her friend from Ecuador, invites her to the Andes, she seizes the chance for adventure. Imagining jaguars, jungles, and volcanic peaks, Renée leaves for Ecuador with just a small backpack and her grandfather’s red corduroy shirt.

On arrival, Renée is welcomed by Sergio’s struggling family and becomes immersed in their culture. Her bond with Sergio deepens as they explore Incan legends and Chilean folk music, navigating the dangers of Quito’s Old Town together - but someone is on their way to disrupt their growing connection...

Letters from the Andes is a profound tale of love, loss, and the search for identity against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s South America. Renée and Sergio’s intertwined destinies echo the timeless quest for meaning and the hope of finding one's true path.