Reception of the novel "The Postman" by David Brin, which served as the basis for the movie.
The post-apocalyptic film "The Postman," directed by and starring Kevin Costner, was released in theaters.
Principal photography for "The Postman" took place primarily in Oregon.
A devastating war leads to the collapse of the United States government and society at large, rendering the country lawless and divided.
The main character, simply known as the Stranger, finds a postman's uniform in an abandoned mail truck, marking the beginning of his transformation into a symbol of hope.
The Stranger starts delivering letters in small communities, pretending to be a government postman, inspiring people to believe in the restoration of order and civilization.
Inspired by the Stranger, communities begin to organize and recognize the revitalized postal service as a symbol of unity and governance.
The Stranger and his courier group come into conflict with the Holnists, a violent militia that controls parts of the country and opposes the restoration of the United States.
The Stranger organizes a mounted postal service to deliver mail safely and counter the influence of the Holnists, embodying the rebirth of American spirit.
A climactic battle between the postal riders and General Bethlehem's Holnist militia takes place, ultimately defeating Bethlehem and restoring hope for a united country.
After the defeat of the Holnists, communities begin rebuilding society with the help of the renewed postal service as a foundation for restoring order.
