Directed by the excellent story teller Terry Gilliam of Montey Python fame and staring for the last time Heath Ledger who died part way through filming of the movie.  This is a tale of an inveterate gambler, who thousands of years ago made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, in which he won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr. Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his daughter reached her 16th birthday, she would become the property of Mr Nick. Valentina is now rapidly approaching this 'coming of age' milestone and Dr. Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate.