Based on Henry van Dyke's classic, The Story of the Other Wise Man, this fictional story set in Biblical times is told in gently comic terms. A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the Messiah. For 33 years Artaban pursues Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn. Along the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help people in dire need. He now has nothing to present to the Messiah when he finds Him. The story culminates on Easter Sunday as Artaban, old and dying, finally encounters the new King, bringing peace to his life. A deeply moving experience examining what true faith really means.
- Writer:
- Tom Fontana
- Director:
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Producer:
- Lewis Abel, Michael Ray Rhodes
- Advisory:
- Mild emotional scenes, Suitable for ages 10+
- Language:
- English
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Based on Henry van Dyke's classic, The Story of the Other Wise Man, this fictional story set in Biblical times is told in gently comic terms. A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the Messiah. For 33 years Artaban pursues Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn. Along the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help people in dire need. He now has nothing to present to the Messiah when he finds Him. The story culminates on Easter Sunday as Artaban, old and dying, finally encounters the new King, bringing peace to his life. A deeply moving experience examining what true faith really means.
- Cast:
- Alan Arkin , Eileen Brennan , Martin Sheen
- Writer:
- Tom Fontana
- Director:
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Producer:
- Lewis Abel , Michael Ray Rhodes
- Advisory:
- Mild emotional scenes , Suitable for ages 10+
- Language:
- English
- Tags:
- Gifts to the Messiah , Magi , Fourth Wise Man , Alan Arkin , Martin Sheen