The Absence of Eden

An undocumented woman and an immigration agent find their lives intersecting as they form an unlikely alliance. Together, they work to protect an innocent young girl from a violent cartel. The story focuses on the tension between border security enforcement and the desperate struggle of those attempting to escape criminal organizations.

Directed by Marco Perego, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Rapoza, this crime thriller was produced by Rick Yorn, Julie Yorn, and Alexandra Milchan. The film is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States, featuring a cast led by Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund, and Adria Arjona. Other supporting roles are played by Chris Coy, Sophia Hammons, and Tom Waits, with a total of 25 credited cast members.

Released on April 12, 2024, the film has a runtime of 85 minutes. It has received mixed reactions from viewers, holding a 4.7 rating on IMDb based on 822 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.4 on TMDB from 25 votes.