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Eden

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
8.8K
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Eden (2012)
A young Korean-American girl, abducted and forced into prostitution by domestic human traffickers, joins forces with her captors in a desperate plea to survive.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

A young Korean-American girl, abducted and forced into prostitution by domestic human traffickers, cooperates with her captors in a desperate ploy to survive.A young Korean-American girl, abducted and forced into prostitution by domestic human traffickers, cooperates with her captors in a desperate ploy to survive.A young Korean-American girl, abducted and forced into prostitution by domestic human traffickers, cooperates with her captors in a desperate ploy to survive.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
8.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Megan Griffiths
  • Writers
    • Richard B. Phillips(screenplay)
    • Megan Griffiths(screenplay)
    • Chong Kim(story)
  • Stars
    • Jamie Chung
    • Beau Bridges
    • Matt O'Leary
Top credits
  • Director
    • Megan Griffiths
  • Writers
    • Richard B. Phillips(screenplay)
    • Megan Griffiths(screenplay)
    • Chong Kim(story)
  • Stars
    • Jamie Chung
    • Beau Bridges
    • Matt O'Leary
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 46User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Eden Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
    Eden Trailer

    Photos22

    Justin Bruening at an event for East of Eden (1955)
    Eden (2012)
    Jamie Chung in Eden (2012)
    Eden (2012)
    Jamie Chung in Eden (2012)
    Jeanine Monterroza in Eden (2012)
    Jeanine Monterroza in Eden (2012)
    Matt O'Leary in Eden (2012)
    Jamie Chung in Eden (2012)
    Tantoo Cardinal in Eden (2012)
    Tantoo Cardinal in Eden (2012)
    Jamie Chung in Eden (2012)

    Top cast

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    Jamie Chung
    Jamie Chung
    • Edenas Eden
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Bob Gaultas Bob Gault
    Matt O'Leary
    Matt O'Leary
    • Vaughanas Vaughan
    Eddie Martinez
    Eddie Martinez
    • Marioas Mario
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Tantoo Cardinal
    • The Nurseas The Nurse
    Tracey Fairaway
    Tracey Fairaway
    • Abbieas Abbie
    Scott Mechlowicz
    Scott Mechlowicz
    • Jesseas Jesse
    Roman Roytberg
    Roman Roytberg
    • Ivanas Ivan
    John Farrage
    John Farrage
    • Avnias Avni
    Laura Kai Chen
    Laura Kai Chen
    • Omaas Oma
    Joseph Steven Yang
    Joseph Steven Yang
    • Apaas Apa
    Tony Doupe
    Tony Doupe
    • Greeras Greer
    Russell Hodgkinson
    Russell Hodgkinson
    • Daveas Dave
    Bhama Roget
    • Janineas Janine
    Jon S. Robbins
    • Billas Bill
    Richard Carmen
    Richard Carmen
    • Divorceeas Divorcee
    Inna Zagariya
    • Ukrainian Teenas Ukrainian Teen
    Ronit Feinglass Plank
    Ronit Feinglass Plank
    • TV Reporteras TV Reporter
    • Director
      • Megan Griffiths
    • Writers
      • Richard B. Phillips(screenplay) (story)
      • Megan Griffiths(screenplay)
      • Chong Kim(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    New Mexico, 1994. While on a night out with a friend, the guileless eighteen-year-old Korean-American, Hyun Jae, finds herself drugged, tape-gagged, and kidnapped after accepting a drink from a perfect stranger at a bar. Now, a new name and an ugly reality await the hapless girl, who is kept alive to serve one purpose only: to have sex with strangers. As Hyun Jae is dragged into a cruel, pitiless world of prostitution and violence, frequented by corrupt policemen, addicts and drug dealers, the resilient teenage captive must do everything in her power to stay alive. However, is there an escape from the dark den of sin? —Nick Riganas
    • sex trafficking
    • prostitution
    • kidnapping
    • rape
    • torture
    • 65 more
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    • Taglines
      • Innocence isn't lost, it's stolen.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing violent and sexual content involving human trafficking, language and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There is a scene in the movie in which each of the girls are wearing numbers, so that the "customer" can select who he wants more easily. Eden is wearing the number 7. In South Korean culture, the number 7 is considered a lucky number.
    • Goofs
      The level of ice piled on Eden in the tub changes, depending on the angle.
    • Connections
      References The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Gag Order
      Performed by Wildcard

      Courtesy of Quality Music, LLC

      Lyrics by Phil Andrade

      Produced by Smoke M2D6

    User reviews46

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Incredible movie that sticks with you
    Saw this movie at SIFF and STILL can't stop thinking about it. Script, direction, acting, and cinematography are all impeccable. The three leads are perfectly cast. Matt is desperate, hardened, and yet strangely likable. Jamie does a fantastic job as well in a role that requires serious vulnerability and emotional depth. Megan Griffith's directing is superb and the style and tone of the overall film is spot on. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time because the story is so captivating and hard to believe. I'm dying for this film to hit theaters, because it is so incredibly well done. I want to read the memoir it's based off of after seeing the lengths this girl went to to escape from captivity. Thank you for tackling this story and subject matter!
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    • jennabrett
    • Aug 6, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Chinese
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Abduction of Eden
    • Filming locations
      • Coulee City, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Centripetal Films
      • Clatter & Din
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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