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"The Return" tells an ancient story that still resonates today.

Published December 6, 2024 at 2:59 PM EST
In The Return, Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche take on the roles of Odysseus and Penelope from Homer's ancient epic, The Odyssey.Image Courtesy of Bleecker Street Media.
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In The Return, Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche take on the roles of Odysseus and Penelope from Homer's ancient epic, The Odyssey.Image Courtesy of Bleecker Street Media.

An epic poem and an epic reunion come to the big screen.

The Return looks for new meaning in Homer's ancient story of Odysseus' return to Ithaca — and to his wife Penelope.

We talk to co-stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche.

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