The Absence of Eden

The Absence of Eden

Directed by Marco Perego

Produced by Pioneer Pictures, Ingenious Media

202485 min5.4 / 10

A morally complex thriller about unlikely allies crossing borders of law and conscience to protect the vulnerable, grounded in empathy amid systemic darkness.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Absence of Eden sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Absence of Eden violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does The Absence of Eden end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Absence of Eden scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Absence of Eden easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Absence of Eden

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Absence of Eden

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Absence of Eden, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Absence of Eden, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Absence of Eden, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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