Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Angelina Torres, J.D. Young, Laura Poe, Sam Shepard, Robert Patrick, Luca Black, Yvette Diaz, Imelda Colindres, Augustin Solis, Penelope Cruz

A young Texan named John Grady Cole (Damon) finds himself without a home after his mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. Lured by the romance of cowboy life and the promise of a fresh start, Cole and his pal (Henry Thomas) embark on a journey south of the border.

Click to enlargeAlong the way, they cross paths with a volatile 13-year-old misfit (Lucas Black), an encounter that will precipitate much of the trouble that lies ahead. Before long, Cole falls in love with the beautiful young daughter (Cruz) of a wealthy landowner, an affair forbidden by her family. What follows is an adventure that will test their resilience, define their maturity, and change their lives forever.