The movie “Eden” reinterprets the real-life accounts of survivors who established an improvised settlement on the Galápagos Islands. Located on Floreana Island, which was uninhabited until 1929, it follows Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Jude Law) alongside his companion Dore Strauch (Vanessa Kirby) as they depart from Berlin to live in isolation and compose a manifesto for the advancement of humanity.

Years into their residence, a family makes their way to the island: Heinz Wittmer (Daniel Brühl), Margaret Wittmer (Sydney Sweeney), and Heinz’s son Harry (Jonathan Tittel). Motivated by Ritter and Strauch, they aspire to start anew, distancing themselves from contemporary society. Tensions emerge as Ritter is hesitant to share the island. The situation escalates with the introduction of a tumultuous group headed by the Baroness, Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn (Ana de Armas). As supplies dwindle, the island shifts from a beacon of hope to a conflict-ridden arena for survival.

Ron Howard characterizes “Eden” as “a cautionary tale” that mirrors the widespread yearning to leave modern existence for a simpler life. He proposes that the film delves into the truth of such a transition, encouraging audiences to observe the results for those who endeavored to realize it.

“Eden” is currently showing in theaters.