Erasing Eden

Set in the present day, the events unfold over a single wedding day. The narrative leans into modern realities such as healthcare access, homelessness, and trauma response, framing Eden’s ordeal within a current social context.

The film threads Eden’s journey through several stark locations: a remote desert where she awakens with no memory, a chaotic urban landscape around Skid Row where she’s misjudged, and a hospital where care is curtailed by insurance barriers. From there she moves to a shelter run by a religious pastor, wanders the streets with a scooter, and ends up on a beach where a wedding was planned. The settings emphasize vulnerability, social neglect, and the search for safety and control. The tattoo parlor marks a personal final statement that defies the day's expectations.

💔 Trauma

The story centers on the lasting impact of sexual violence and memory loss as Eden navigates a world that often misreads her. The film explores how trauma reshapes a woman's sense of self, safety, and agency, and how healing becomes a nonlinear journey.

🕊️ Agency

Eden's attempts to take control of her future—whether resisting pressures toward marriage or leaving the hospital's assurances behind—highlight the struggle for autonomy. The narrative presents moments where she makes painful choices to protect herself, even when the outcome is uncertain.

🧭 Resilience

Across deserts, sidewalks, and shelter rooms, Eden endures a barrage of dangerous situations and cold indifference. The arc emphasizes perseverance, minor acts of kindness, and the will to return home and decide her own path.