Journey to Promethea is a 2010 American epic fantasy film written and directed by Daniel Garcia, starring Billy Zane, Scott L. Schwartz, and Louis Herthum.
The movie opens with a narration describing the fate of the Samillian Tribe; once a noble people, they were subjugated by the despotic King Laypach (Zane) and condemned to wander aimlessly in the wilderness.
Before his execution, however, he prophesies that his spirit will descend upon a member of the Samillians, who will then lead them against their oppressors and to the holy land of Promethea.
Eight years later, Grado Amurilus (Battles), son of the deposed King of the Samillians, is living as a farmer with his own boys, Magnus (Murphy) and Binon (Michaelson).
Meanwhile, King Laypach is informed by his Wise Men that Draden's prophecy has come to pass, and that the chosen liberator of the Samillian tribe has come of age.
If the chosen one uses the sword to pierce the ancient Stone of Groboda—which was blessed by the gods after it fell to the earth—King Laypach will turn to dust.
Gydro speaks the phrase "A man’s unfulfilled destiny is the shame of the universe," and Magnus's eyes glow with the light of Draden.
After fasting and bowing before the gods of the moon, the wise men return to King Laypach with news of the Magnus's location.
As Kronin ravages the countryside searching for Magnus, Gydro meets with Draden's daughter, Aria (Heap), to tell her that he has found the chosen one.
Kronin returns to King Laypach in shame, lamenting the difficulty of finding someone who hides in the dense forests.
The two are about to part ways when Gydro appears and reveals to Aria Magnus's true identity as the Samillian liberator.
He tells them that the Stone of Groboda is half a day's journey to their left, and warns them that the great Kronin is closing in on them.
King Laypach, far away in his throne room, turns to dust; Arden, still in his dungeon cell, smiles as his deformities melt away.
The acting was considered poor enough to make it a career ender for most actors, with Billy Zane's participation the only thing good about the production.
"[3] Its depiction of a sword-wielding man in a classic fantasy action pose might lead purchasers incorrectly into presuming he was in fact the film's star.
"[3] In conclusion it was offered, "A poor film from beginning to end I recommend you avoid Journey to Promethea at all costs.
"[4] The noted that the poor acting, set design, and dialogue seemed made from film school educational materials, resulting in "the opening scenes are just laugh out loud funny.