The Fountain
Nov 22 2006
•2h 36m
•Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance
Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.
Cast
See allHugh Jackman
Tomás / Tom Creo / Tommy
Rachel Weisz
Isabel / Izzi Creo
Ellen Burstyn
Dr. Lillian Guzetti
Mark Margolis
Father Avila
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