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.
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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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| Language | English |
| Box office | $37,265[1] |
The film was released in the United States on April 12, 2024.
Plot
editAn 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
- Tom Waits as Hunley
Production
editIn 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
editThe 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
editOn 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
edit- ^ "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.
