& Marco Perego

The Absence of Eden

5.2

An ICE 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.

Director: , Marco Perego
Main Cast: Zoë Saldaña, Adria Arjona, Chris Coy, Garrett Hedlund
Soundtrack: , Oliver Coates
Cinematography: , Javier Julia
Screenplay: , Marco Perego, Rick Rapoza

Cinema Premiere: April 12, 2024

What do English critics think?

4 english reviews of The Absence of Eden (2023)

1. Chicago Times

7.5 / 10

A border drama that's compelling and only slightly political
- Richard Roeper
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2. Variety

6 / 10

While "The Absence of Eden" lacks narrative originality, it often dazzles visually.
- Carlos Aguilar
Variety »
3. Screen Rant

5 / 10

"The Absence of Eden" is a film that means well. Restrictions in the script hinder the film emotionally, which often show up in the actors' performances as well.
- Patrice Witherspoon
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4. Hollywood Reporter

5 / 10

Fine performances and powerful visuals only partially compensate for the inevitable air of familiarity that accompanies Marco Perego’s debut feature. Although the filmmaker provides his real-life spouse Zoe Saldaña with one of her best roles in a long while
- Frank Scheck
hollywoodreporter.com »