Journey to Eden: Marks Search for Utopia

Name: The Eden Express
Description: The Eden Express follows Mark’s (Hauer-King) 1970 quest alongside his girlfriend Virge, leaving his famous father’s [Kurt Vonnegut] house in Nixon’s America to go west in search of a better way of life on a British Columbia commune — ‘Eden’ on earth. However, as this new utopia comes into focus, Mark starts to hear voices and see wild visions that give him ominous instructions, marking the start of his journey with bipolar disorder.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 09-12-24
Production Company: SCYTHIA FILMS
Email: danielb@scythiafilms.com
Phone: 416-897-5211
Location: Vancouver

The Eden Express: Exploring Mark’s Journey Through Chaos and Hope

The Eden Express is a feature film that takes audiences on a poignant journey through the eyes of Mark, portrayed by Jonah Hauer-King. Set against the backdrop of Nixon’s America in the 1970s, the narrative unfolds as Mark and his girlfriend, Virge, leave the comforts of Mark’s privileged upbringing in search of enlightenment and freedom on a commune in beautiful British Columbia. However, as the search for utopia deepens, Mark confronts the unsettling onset of bipolar disorder, challenging the very essence of his quest for a better life.