Synopsis
Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.
Cast

Keisha Castle-Hughes
Mary

Oscar Isaac
Joseph

Hiam Abbass
Anna

Shaun Toub
Joachim

Ciarán Hinds
Herod

Shohreh Aghdashloo
Elisabeth

Stanley Townsend
Zechariah

Alexander Siddig
The Angel Gabriel

Nadim Sawalha
Melchior

Ériq Ebouaney
Balthasar

Stefan Kalipha
Gaspar

Alessandro Giuggioli
Antipas

Farida Ouchani
Ruth

Saïd Amadis
Tero
Maria Giovanna Donzelli
Mary's Friend
Francesca Piliero
Mary's Friend

Serge Feuillard
High Priest

Qais Nashif
Benjamin

Andy Lucas
Tax Collector

Tomer Sisley
Tax Collector

Jeffery Kissoon
Herod's Architect

Lucia Zotti
Elizabeth's Aunt
Monica Contini
Elizabeth's Cousin

Paola Sotgiu
Midwife
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