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The song underscores the film's final act, where the three parallel timelines converge:

It begins with a repetitive, minimalist string motif that symbolizes the relentless passage of time and Tommy's obsessive drive. the_fountain_ost_death_is_the_road_to_awe_hd

The track serves as the emotional and structural climax of the soundtrack for Darren Aronofsky’s 2006 film The Fountain , composed by Clint Mansell and performed by the Kronos Quartet and Mogwai. The song underscores the film's final act, where

Dr. Tommy Creo desperately tries to find a cure for his dying wife, Izzi, realizing too late that his obsession has cost him their final moments together. the_fountain_ost_death_is_the_road_to_awe_hd

Conquistador Tomas finds the Tree of Life in the Mayan jungle, only to be consumed by its power.