The Fountain (2006)

Metaphysical story with some New Age ideas and interesting special effects. Medical researcher is frantic to discover a miracle drug to shrink tumors. Time is running out for him as his lover / soul mate may soon die from her rapidly advancing brain tumor. Despite illness she is writing a mystical novel of past life connections and Mayan knowledge. The film swings back and forth between physical reality and astral / mental realities of the novel in progress. Fine acting by Hugh Jackman. 96 min.