"R-rated" intensity (blood, language, and the famous opening "recycling" scene) with the Extended TV Cut's additional scenes. The "Ulysses" Name:
The movie's premise is both simple and profound. The story follows an unnamed character, often referred to as "The Mariner" (played by Kevin Costner), a drifter who sails the seas in search of supplies and possibly redemption. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a young girl (Tina Majorino) and her guardian, Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn), who are on a mission to find a mythical place called "Dryland," a fabled area of the planet that has somehow remained above water.