Daily Dialogue — October 9, 2017

“I’m back.”

— The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson, novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Daily Dialogue theme this week: Homecoming, suggested by Gisela Wehrl.

Trivia: Sean Astin’s daughter, Ali Astin, plays Sam Gamgee’s daughter, Elanor. Sarah McLeod’s daughter, Maisy McLeod-Riera, plays Sam and Rosie’s son Frodo.

Dialogue On Dialogue: Have two words of dialogue — “I’m back” — carried as much historical and emotional weight as these? One of the all-time great homecoming moments in cinematic history.