Perego says it was all inspired by a sculpture he did in 2017.
For that one he filled 714 shoes with concrete to represent children fleeing from Syria to Italy.
Esmee promises she will see to it they are reunited in America.
Zoe Saldana in ‘The Absence Of Eden’Roadside Attractions
He is helped greatly by a terrific cast including Saldana who brings grace and grit to Esmee.
Also impressive is Arjona, who skillfully plays the contradictions of a character who slowly reveals herself.
