In Episode I, Darth Vader is a hopeful nine-year-old boy named Anakin Skywalker (Lloyd) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor) is a brash young Jedi Knight. This first chapter in the Star Wars saga follows Anakin's journey as he pursues his dreams and confronts his deepest fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil. Liam Neeson portrays Qui-Gon Jinn, a Jedi master who heads a disciple-like group of 12 Jedi knights. Natalie Portman is Queen Amidala, the future mother of Luke and Leia. Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker return as C-3PO and R2D2.