Movie Story : Set in the Holy Land under Roman occupation, the film portrays a society weighed down by oppression, anxiety, and heavy taxes levied on the Jewish people. Fearing the anger of the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, the high priest Caiaphas struggles to keep his people under control. His grip begins to slip when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, working miracles and preaching love and hope. Alarmed that he might ignite a revolt, those in power resolve that he must be put to death.