The Fountain

The Fountain

What if you could live forever?

PG-13 2006 · 96 min · ★ 6.9 (3K) · 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.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Written by Darren Aronofsky

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