Promised Land (Also Known As: Terra Prometida) is a drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and written by John Krasinski (screenplay), Matt Damon (screenplay). It released on 4 January 2013 (USA). The film stars Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, John Krasinski. A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.