While the story is set in Forks, Washington, the production primarily utilized locations in British Columbia and Italy.

Following a dangerous incident on her 18th birthday, Edward Cullen decides to leave Forks to protect Bella, plunging her into a deep, months-long depression. She finds solace in her growing friendship with Jacob Black, only to discover he is a werewolf—the ancestral enemy of vampires. The tension peaks when a misunderstanding leads Edward to believe Bella has died, prompting him to travel to Italy to seek death at the hands of the . Cast & Characters Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen Michael Sheen as Aro (Volturi leader) Dakota Fanning as Jane (Volturi member) Notable Filming Locations

Released on November 20, 2009, is the second installment in the blockbuster film series. Directed by Chris Weitz, the movie continues the supernatural romance between human Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen, while introducing the ancient vampire council known as the Volturi and expanding on the world of the Quileute werewolves. Plot Overview