The Fountain

The Fountain is a decade-spanning tale about a man's struggle to save his dying wife. The film explores three parallel narratives: a conquistador's quest for the Tree of Life, a scientist racing to find a medical breakthrough, and a space traveler journeying to a dying star.

• Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett were initially cast as the leads.
• Director Darren Aronofsky co-wrote the graphic novel adaptation.
• The film is divided into three different time periods.
• The movie's budget was around $35 million.
• Hugh Jackman replaced Brad Pitt after he left over creative differences.

• Death is the road to awe.
• Finish it... Finish it... Finish it...
• I'm not afraid anymore. I'm going to die.
• All these years, all these memories, there was you. You pull me through time.
• I'm going to die. And I'm ready. But I'm going to take you with me.