The Absence of Eden
2023 film
- Marco Perego
- Rick Rapoza
- Karl Herrmann
- Robert Kravis
- Alexandra Milchan
- Marco Perego
- Zoe Saldaña
- Julie Yorn
- Rick Yorn
- Zoe Saldaña
- Garrett Hedlund
- Adria Arjona
- Tom Waits
Production
companies
companies
- Ashland Hill Media Finance
- Cinestar Pictures
- Ingenious Media
- Pioneer Pictures
- Roadside Attractions
- Vertical Entertainment
Release dates
- June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23) (Taormina Film Festival)
- April 12, 2024 (2024-04-12) (United States)
- United States
- United Kingdom
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 Tom Waits.
The film was released in the United States on April 12, 2024.
Plot
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
- Zoe Saldaña as Esmee
- Garrett Hedlund as Shipp
- Adria Arjona as Yadira
- Tom Waits as Hunley
Production
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, Adria Arjona and Tom Waits.[2][3]
Release
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
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 33% of 15 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.0/10, earning it a "Rotten" score.[5]
References
- ^ "The Absence of Eden (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ a b 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 24, 2024.
External links
- The Absence of Eden at IMDb
