“The Return” tells an ancient story that still resonates today.

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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