The Absence of Eden
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-17
Top Cast
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Zoe Saldaña
Esmee / Carmen
Garrett Hedlund
Shipp
Adria Arjona
Yadira
Chris Coy
Dobbins
Sophia Hammons
Alma
Vincent Fuentes
Davalos
Sarah Minnich
Rebecca
Esodie Geiger
ICE Training Officer
Kevin Owen McDonald
Manager Phil
Ted Koch
Shipp's Father
Noah Ziggy James
Mateo
Laura Cruz
Alma's Madre
Martin Palmer
Bible Man
Santiago Villalobos
Dolore
Maeve Garay
Migrant Girl
MorningStar Angeline
Migrant Mother
Keith Meriweather
ICE Captain
Leonel Garza
Mexican Cowboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysTaormina Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 7, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Perego
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Rapoza, Marco Perego
- Original Score
- Oliver Coates
- Original Title
- The Absence of Eden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Pioneer Pictures, Ingenious Media, Ashland Hill Media Finance, LBI Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Perego
Rick Rapoza, Marco Perego
Oliver Coates
Javier Julia
Lee Haugen
Julie Yorn, Alexandra Milchan, Marco Perego, Robert Kravis, Karl Herrmann
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Yorn
Producer
Alexandra Milchan
Producer
Marco Perego
Producer
Robert Kravis
Producer
Karl Herrmann
Producer
Rick Yorn
Producer
Marco Perego
Director
Rick Rapoza
Writer
Zoe Saldaña
Producer
Oliver Coates
Original Music Composer
Javier Julia
Director of Photography
Lee Haugen
Editor
Marco Perego
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Absence of Eden
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What is The Absence of Eden about?
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.
Who directed The Absence of Eden?
The Absence of Eden was directed by Marco Perego.
Who stars in The Absence of Eden?
The principal cast of The Absence of Eden includes Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund, Adria Arjona, Chris Coy, Sophia Hammons.
When was The Absence of Eden released and how long is it?
The Absence of Eden was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Absence of Eden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Absence of Eden was composed by Oliver Coates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Absence of Eden?
The Absence of Eden holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).