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| Directed by | Marco Perego |
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| Cinematography | Javier Juliá |
| Edited by | Lee Haugen |
| Music by | Oliver Coates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $37,265[1] |
The Absence of Eden is a 2023 thriller film directed and co-written by Marco Perego. It stars Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund, Adria Arjona and Sophia Hammons.
The film was released in the United States on April 12, 2024.
Plot
[edit]An American Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent struggling with the moral dilemmas of border security and an undocumented woman fighting to escape a ruthless cartel cross paths and work together to save the life of an innocent girl.
Cast
[edit]- Zoe Saldaña as Esmee
- Garrett Hedlund as Shipp
- Adria Arjona as Yadira
- Sophia Hammons as Alma
Production
[edit]In June 2023, it was announced that a thriller film titled The Absence of Eden had completed principal photography in New Mexico. It was directed and co-written by first-time filmmaker Marco Perego, and it starred Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund and Adria Arjona.[2][3]
Release
[edit]The Absence of Eden had its world premiere at the Taormina Film Festival on June 23, 2023.[2] The film was released in the United States by Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment on April 12, 2024.[4]
Reception
[edit]On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 41% of 17 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.0/10, earning it a "Rotten" score.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Absence of Eden (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- 1 2 Goodfellow, Melanie (June 30, 2023). "Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund & Adria Arjona Thriller 'The Absence Of Eden' Sets Taormina World Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ↑ J, Ankita (March 1, 2024). "The Absence of Eden Filming Locations". AZ Filming Locations. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 7, 2024). "Zoe Saldaña Border Thriller 'The Absence Of Eden' Acquired By Roadside Attractions & Vertical; Sets Spring Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ↑ "The Absence of Eden". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
