The people of Jerusalem are suffering under the reign of Herod, and are hoping to be delivered from the Roman occupiers by the Messiah whose arrival, it is rumored, is to take place very soon. Unlike his nephew Judas, who wants to join the zealots (freedom fighters), 35 year old widower Joseph is not interested in participating in any fighting against the Romans.
- Genre: Drama, TV Movie
- Studio: Lux Vide, Epsilon TV Production, Evision, MediaTrade, KirchMedia
- Keyword: bible, religious film, joseph of nazareth, nazareth, christian faith, biblical
- Cast: Tobias Moretti, Stefania Rivi, Ennio Fantastichini, Francesco Maria Dominedò, Ida Di Benedetto, Imma Piro