"The New World"

Genre: Drama

Director: Terrence Malick

Producer: Sarah Green

Cast: Colin Farrell, Christian Bale, Christopher Plummer, August Schellenberg, Wes Studi, David Thewlis, Jonathan Pryce, Q'Orianka Kilcher

Synopsis: The classic story unfolds in 17th century Virginia, where strong-willed English settler and adventurer John Smith and passionate Native American maiden Pocahontas risk all for a forbidden love.

Story source: Historical accounts

Studio: New Line Cinema

Factoid: Irene Bedard makes a cameo as Pocahontas' mother in her dreams. In 1995, the actress provided the voice of Pocahontas in Disney's animated version of the historical tale.

Release date: Nov. 9, 2005

Running time: N/A

MPAA rating: NR