Odysseus (played by Armand Assante) is a protagonist in The Odyssey.
The legendary Greek hero and protagonist. He leads the Trojan War, devises the wooden horse strategy, and endures a perilous ten-year journey home plagued by divine wrath, mythical monsters, and enchantresses. Despite his ego and defiance of the gods, his cunning and resilience ultimately allow him to reclaim his kingdom, slay the suitors, and reunite with his family. Penelope (played by Greta Scacchi) is a protagonist in The Odyssey.
Odysseus's devoted wife who remains in Ithaca during his decade-long absence. To delay marrying the encroaching suitors, she cleverly weaves and unpicks a burial shroud daily. Her loyalty and strategic patience eventually culminate in a bow contest that facilitates Odysseus's return and the restoration of their household.
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Characters
Odysseus
(played by Armand Assante) — protagonist
The legendary Greek hero and protagonist. He leads the Trojan War, devises the wooden horse strategy, and endures a perilous ten-year journey home plagued by divine wrath, mythical monsters, and encha...
Penelope
(played by Greta Scacchi) — protagonist
Odysseus's devoted wife who remains in Ithaca during his decade-long absence. To delay marrying the encroaching suitors, she cleverly weaves and unpicks a burial shroud daily. Her loyalty and strategi...
Key Relationships
Odysseus → Penelope
(Spouses)
Story Analysis
A dual-track epic structure tracking Odysseus's perilous voyage and Penelope's steadfast defense of Ithaca across a single miniseries.
Plot Progression
Segment 1: Ithacan Siege & Departure
Segment 2: Penelope's Unyielding Defense
Segment 3: Odysseus's Perilous Voyage
Segment 4: The Long Road Home
Segment 5: Reunion & Reclamation
Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky
The Odyssey (1997) · 7.3/10 · action-adventure, drama, sci-fi-fantasy
