The Absence of Eden

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.

Release
The Absence of Eden had its world premiere at the Taormina Film Festival on June 23, 2023. The film was released in the United States by Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment on April 12, 2024.

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.