15:I[66739,["/_next/static/chunks/0_jglizaxuvid.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/00yc4h63rurg4.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/01b21njbdx~~m.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/14s118kzsmuz9.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/166.u_60qj09..js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/0g9_wl34k-6l4.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/0~r4f.cjjsl~b.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC"],"default"] 17:I[38632,["/_next/static/chunks/0qqtp3r0h7kah.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC","/_next/static/chunks/0iukvycbd42rl.js?dpl=dpl_DRoRkpdcQV1jQfRdq8TQL36QboxC"],"IconMark"] 16:T416,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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"The Return" tells an ancient story that still resonates today.

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