Joseph: King of Dreams (2000) Movie Script
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[ squawks ]
[ insects chirping ]
[ bird squawks ]
It's taking so long.
[ chuckles ]
look at yourself, father.
You would think
this was your first child.
Tell me, were you this nervous
when I was born?
Well, yes and no.
It was different
with your mother.
But with rachel,
we gave up hope.
We were told she could
never have children.
[ baby cries ]
father! It's a boy!
Father, it's a boy!
It's a boy.
[ baby crying ]
My boy!
[ crying continues ]
Can you believe it?
Rachel had a baby.
I guess it is a miracle.
[ baby cooing ]
O god, who is
the father of us all,
You have blessed me
with a gift
Beyond all measure.
Within a barren wife,
Amid the twilight skies
of my life,
You've placed a treasure.
a brightly shining star
where there was none
you have granted us a son
[ rachel ]
dreams do come true
Look at you.
[ father] joseph.
[ together ]
our baby brother
[ father ]
he is special
he is one of us
we'll keep him from harm
and we will teach him
I will teach him
all he needs to know
he'll stand apart
from other men
we'll stand beside him
and together
we will show him
what it means
to be a family
Ah. Ooh.
[ father ]
you are a miracle child
you are the best
you shine the brightest
[ laughs ]
your days
Joseph.
will be cloudless
Come to papa.
and mild
your trails be blessed
your trials the lightest
you were made
for better things
you will share
the air of kings
you were born
and fortune smiled
for you are
a miracle child
[ rachel ]
the sun will rise
within your eyes
the moon will light
your smile
and heaven grace
your gentle face
with power to beguile
good night, joseph.
you will wade through
the river of sorrows
warm and dry
keep it steady.
[ father ]
and angels
will guide your tomorrows
this I prophesy
[ rachel, father ]
for you
are a miracle child
you are the best
Hey, what are you doing
you shine the brightest
your days will be
cloudless and mild
[ twittering ]
your trails be blessed
your trials
the lightest
you were made
for better things
you will share
the air of kings
you were born
and fortune smiled
[ brothers shouting ]
for you are
a miracle child
dearest mother
beloved father
a coat of colors
bright as butterfly wings
to remind me
things you've told me
all my life
I am special
I am smart
I am somehow set apart
petty rules and limitations
don't apply
for I
am a miracle child
I can't be harmed
Sorry.
I'm wrapped in rainbow
though fate can be
heartless and wild
Come on. Let's play.
my life's been charmed
come on!
and shall remain so
Come with me, joseph.
not to struggle
but to soar
to my fortune reconciled
for I am
a miracle child
you won't see me
bent over double
in darkness and rubble
where mountains of trouble
are piled
I was destined to fly
watch me light up
the sky
for I am
a miracle child
[ insects chirping,
nightingales twittering ]
[ breathes heavily,
grunts ]
[ bleating ]
[ sheep bleating ]
[ bleating continues ]
[ thunder rumbles ]
[ growling ]
[ barks ]
[ wolves barking ]
[ jingles ]
[ sheep bleating ]
[ whispers ] hey.
[ growls ]
[ screams ] no! Stop!
What's wrong?
What's going on?
What did he say?
What's the matter
it was wolves!
There were wolves everywhere.
They were coming out of the
shadows. I was surrounded.
They were all around me and--
that's it?
You woke us... For a dream?
Ooh!
Quiet down! You want
to scare the sheep?
The sheep. The ram.
[ brothers murmuring ]
The wolves killed the ram.
[ bleats ]
It was dead.
I-- I don't understand.
It all seemed so real.
Everything is fine, joseph.
It's over.
[ rachel ]
there's nothing to worry about.
And, you boys, since you're up,
make yourselves useful.
Get to work before sunup.
[ brothers groaning ]
Thanks.
[ grumbling ]
Joseph, where do you
think you're going?
Um, I, uh--
You have studies.
[ sheep bleating ]
But, father,
I wanna go with them.
Look. You know
they have their work
And you have yours.
But why?
Because you do.
Because you're a miracle child.
For you,
things are different.
You've said that all my life.
I don't want to be different.
I want to be like them.
Joseph, god has a plan
and a purpose for you.
You're not like
the rest of us.
I've worked this earth
all my life,
Just as my father
and grandfather did before me...
And as your brothers will
after me.
That won't be your future.
Jacob, even god rested
on the seventh day.
He'll find his future
soon enough.
Let him be
with his brothers.
Please?
[ sighs ]
go on.
Thanks.
Be safe!
[ sheep bleating ]
[ joseph ]
judah! Simeon!
Hmph! Look who's here.
The miracle child.
What are you doing here?
Don't you have some scrolls
to read or something?
Here, let me do that.
Wait, wait!
You have to be very careful.
You might cut your hands
on the soft fur.
Get away!
I-- I just want to help.
You've helped enough.
Thanks to you, we'll work
an extra hour today.
You're not tired
because you got up early.
It's because you were
out all night.
Why, you little sneak.
What do you know?
I know about everything--
the women and the drinking.
There's a lot
father doesn't know.
You wouldn't.
He would.
The little brat.
Aah!
If you say one word,
I'll wring your skinny neck.
Stop it!
If father sent him,
we should be happy for his help.
Maybe he can do
your work, simeon.
Huh! Somebody should.
[ brothers laughing ]
Besides, there is something
joseph can do.
What's he doing?
I don't know.
Shh!
While we round up the strays,
can you watch the herd for us?
Of course.
Good.
We'll be back soon.
Let's go.
Maybe we should split up.
You go over there.
[ chuckles ]
hey! What are you doing hey!
[ laughs ]
[ bleats ]
[ laughs ]
[ brothers laughing,
chattering ]
Hey, come on!
Look at him.
Whoo-hoo!
[ shouting ]
Get him.
You're too heavy.
[ laughing ]
[ sighs ]
[ groans ]
[ bleats ]
what?
Are you making fun
of me too?
[ bleating ]
[ laughs ]
[ bleats ]
hey!
Hey, come back!
[ growling ]
huh?
[ growling ]
[ gasps ]
Get away!
Get away!
[ bleating ]
[ wolves barking ]
Gotcha!
[ wolves snarling,
barking ]
[ whimpers ]
Back! Back!
Get away!
[ growls ]
[ grunting ]
[ continues growling ]
[ sighs ]
Joseph, are you hurt?
Father!
[ panting ]
Your brothers,
where are they?
I asked you a question!
They're--
they're, uh--
They--
they went swimming.
Swimming?
[ panting ]
What happened?
This is how you take charge?
I expect you
to watch after joseph,
But you abandoned my son.
My son!
Aren't we your sons too?
The ram!
[ bleats ]
[ jingles ]
[ brother ]
it's joseph's dream!
Wolves kill sheep.
It happens all the time.
No! I understand.
God sent you
a vision of the future.
Joseph didn't really see
the future, did he?
Let's get back to work.
[ nightingale singing,
insects chirping ]
[ grunts ]
[ squawking ]
Why do we wash
before work?
We don't want the sheep
smelling you and running off.
Hey, look who
finally woke up.
Oh, look what the sun
brought up.
Good morning, joseph.
Mom, last night
I had another dream.
Oh, another dream!
[ brothers ] ooh!
I wasn't talking to you.
Please, why don't you
share it with all of us.
Who'd the wolf
get this time?
You can laugh, but this time
it was about all of you.
Oh, please, you must tell
us our future, great joseph.
Should I be scared?
Leave me alone!
Come on, joseph. Tell us.
We're dying
to hear about it.
All of us were carrying
sheaves of wheat.
I was among you,
but then all of a sudden,
I was above you
and your wheat bowed to me--
I wonder what
that's supposed to mean.
Nothing, that's what
it means. Nothing.
Hey, you asked
to hear the dream.
What happened next?
The sky was dark,
And around me
there were stars.
They were bowing to me too.
Ooh! Let's all
bow down to joseph.
We can't ignore these dreams.
After all, his last one
did come true.
Are you saying that joseph
belongs above all of us,
Even judah?
I'm not saying that,
But there could be
a message here.
Judah's led the herd for years,
Brought in the wheat,
raised the tents.
He comes first before any of us,
especially joseph.
Judah, it's not up to me.
God may be telling us
something of our future.
Then I guess all my work
doesn't matter.
Watch your tongue.
Jacob, judah, please!
I've had enough of this.
Let's go.
[ sighs ]
look at what
your dreams have done.
Don't get mad at me.
I didn't ask for them.
You didn't ask for this
either, brother.
Half brother!
Joseph! Boys!
Apologize to each other!
Let me talk to joseph.
[ jacob ]
he's just a boy.
You're too harsh on him.
You're always
defending him!
[ jacob ]
his dreams come from god.
Joseph, you need to be
More understanding
of your brothers.
Life is a lot harder for them
than it ever will be for you.
Why do you defend them?
They're not even your sons.
They're no less my sons
than you are.
We're family, all of us.
If we break apart,
we have nothing left.
you've seen the damage
words can do
when full
of thoughtless pride
That's enough!
now heed the wiser voice
in you
that calls
to be your guide
the flowers reaching
for the sun
are all uniquely blessed
but though each
is special
not a one is better
than the rest
bloom, bloom
may you know
the wisdom
only time breeds
there's room, bloom
and you'll grow
to follow where
your heart leads
bloom and may you bring
your colors
to the vast bouquet
there's room, bloom
learn one thing
your gifts are meant
to give away
Thanks, mom.
Judah! Simeon!
Levi! Reuben!
Where are you?
[ judah ]
joseph isn't fit
to lead sheep.
[ levi ]
I agree.
[ reuben ]
but he's our brother.
[ simeon ]
half brother. Said so himself.
Judah is the one who
should take over for father.
Yes, but--
Do you want a spoiled brat
giving you orders?
No.
Can we all agree that something
has to be done about joseph?
Yes.
I agree.
Hey, everybody!
The little spy is back!
I wasn't spying.
Did father tell you
to check up on us?
No! Maybe this was
a mistake.
I just want to--
report on us to father?
You're his favorite.
N-no.
You look at scrolls all day
while we're covered in sweat.
Why is that, joseph?
Is it because we don't have
pretty coats like you?
I have mine.
[ grunts ]
That's my coat!
Step aside, brothers.
I'm the new head of the family.
Bow before me,
you sheaves of wheat!
Oh, yes, master joseph,
ruler of the world.
Give it back, now!
If you want your coat,
why don't you go get it?
Levi's got it.
No, I don't. Judah does.
Come on!
I've got it!
[ yells ]
I've had enough
of this stupid game!
Joseph!
Who says this is a game?
What are you doing?
Leave me alone!
No! Stop it!
[ brothers chattering ]
[ gasps ]
Oh! Ohh!
[ yells, groans ]
[ coughing ]
[ levi ]
what do we do now?
[ brother ]
are we just
going to leave him?
What are we going
to tell father?
We'll think of something.
Somebody!
Please!
Just get out of here.
Maybe he can dream
his way out.
Don't leave me here alone!
[ grunts, sighs ]
[ wolf howling ]
[ shuddering ]
Aah! Aah!
[ grunting ]
[ grunts ]
[ whooshing ]
I knew you'd come back.
[ grunts ]
You think this is funny?
Well, father won't be laughing
when he hear--
Who are you?
Get him.
Hey! Hey!
What are you doing?
Ow! Let me go!
You don't understand.
I'm from the house of jacob.
A little scrawny, isn't he?
It's hard to tell
with that pretty coat on.
[ groans ]
Hmm.
No, no, no,
don't take my--
[ groans ]
get up!
[ grunts ]
Looks like he's never worked
a day in his life.
That'll change.
[ men laughing ]
My brothers will come
for me. Judah!
Simeon! Levi!
Please help me!
Joseph!
We're right here.
[ sighs ]
judah.
I told you
they'd come for me.
As agreed,
20 pieces of silver.
J-judah-- why--
No! Help me!
Levi, please.
Issachar.
Simeon. Stop them.
Judah. Judah,
help me, please.
Please!
[ slavers grunting ]
[ joseph grunting ]
Judah, please!
Judah, we can't turn back now.
We've gone too far.
Aah!
Hut, hut!
[ brays ]
[ chuckles ]
I'm your brother!
I'm your brother!
Half brother.
[ slaver ] yah!
[ trinkets jingling ]
[ camel brays ]
[ wind whistling ]
[ wolf howling ]
[ slavers conversing ]
[ shivers ]
[ gasps ]
Where could he have gone?
Don't worry.
I'm sure he's all right.
The boys will find him.
[ judah ]
father.
This is all we found.
[ gasps ] joseph!
No! Joseph!
Joseph!
[ gasping ]
Oh, rachel.
[ sobbing ]
[ grunts ]
hey, wake up.
[ laughs ]
[ crackling ]
[ camel grunts ]
behold the glory
behold the wonder
what we have made
shall not be torn asunder
such vast achievement
stone and papyrus
beneath the gaze
of isis and osiris
land of majesty
where the heavens smile
jewel of history shining
by the nile
Hey! Here.
Exquisite, aren't they?
Yes.
Where's the slave market?
Down by the docks.
[ camel brays ]
[ man shouting ]
serve and be silent
you who are chattel
we think of you
as little more than cattle
this is your lot now
and we advise you
to bow before
whatever master buys you
feel the power here
power has its price
let's go.
some can live like gods
some must sacrifice
what do you have?
A canaanite.
through the centuries
many backs have bent
many dreams are built
many lives are spent
move, slave!
Get in line.
[ trader ]
slaves for sale! Buy this one!
Now, let's have a look at him.
Let me see his teeth.
Hmm. Mm-hmm.
He's too skinny.
This is more like it.
[ gasps ]
The captain of the guard needs
a slave for his household.
I have one you might like.
Thirty pieces. Hmm.
He looks healthy enough.
Lord potiphar!
He'll do.
Ah. Looks like we have
some work to do.
look and be humbled
learn what your place is
egyptian slave
no matter
what your race is
this is your future
your life suspended
and everything
you knew before has ended
you are egypt's now
[ coughing ]
we have all control
hey!
from your every step
aah!
to your very soul
hold still.
You're done.
He's ready for work.
It's not for your face.
It's for the floor.
[ grunting ]
Ow!
[ laughter ]
Hey, joseph,
you missed a spot.
[ levi's voice ]
it's different
doing real work, isn't it?
No more baby soft hands.
Who bows now, little brother?
[ brothers laughing ]
[ grunting ]
You there.
[ laughter stops ]
Have you cleaned this entire
courtyard by yourself?
Yes.
[ woman ]
he's a hard worker.
Hmm.
Maybe we could put him to
better use in the banquet hall.
My wife thinks
you should work for her.
What do you say?
I cannot say.
A slave is not
his own master.
Well said.
Find him some new clothes.
Then get someone else
to finish here.
[ attendant ]
yes, my lord.
[ yowling ]
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!
Come on.
[ yowling ]
who brought the cat?
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Oh, stop that.
[ chuckles ]
come down!
Aunt zuleika, I'm sorry.
I'll get it down from there.
[ meows ]
please come down.
Come here, kitty.
[ smacking lips ]
Come here.
Look at this.
Oh.
[ women chuckling ]
Hmm. She seems to like you.
[ meows ]
[ chuckles ]
thank you.
I haven't seen you
here before.
Oh, I'm new.
Asenath.
Coming, aunt zuleika.
Good-bye.
[ sighs ]
[ horse whinnying ]
Joseph, come here.
I'm waiting.
I'm coming!
Oh! Sorry, asenath.
Oh!
What?
I don't think you want my aunt
Seeing you like this.
That's better.
Thanks.
[ horse whinnies ]
slave.
[ flies buzzing ]
oh, yes, of course.
[ galloping hoofbeats ]
hyah! Hyah!
[ zuleika ]
what a magnificent animal.
Faster.
Faster. Ah!
[ potiphar laughing ]
slave.
I'm in the sun.
Hyah! Ho!
[ laughing ]
whoa!
Well?
You were right.
He's all that you promised.
I haven't seen a finer horse
in all of egypt.
I'm glad your excellency
is pleased.
There is still
one small matter.
Oh, yes. As we agreed.
[ coins jingling ]
Oh, forgive me, but something
is not quite right.
I thought I brought
the right amount.
You're a busy man.
Anyone can make a mistake.
He's yours. Pharaoh himself
would be jealous.
[ potiphar ]
yes, he's a fine horse.
Hmm.
[ creaks ]
Master, I think
you should see this.
Uh-- get away from that.
Don't touch it!
Well, look at that.
Well, I-- it's broken.
Your excellency,
I had no idea.
Of course not.
You're a busy man.
Anyone can make a mistake.
And yours is going
to cost you your freedom.
Please, keep the stallion
as a gift from me.
No. Take him away.
[ horse nickers ]
I have a dozen more horses!
Take them all!
Please, anything!
Potiphar,
you should keep it.
You said it was the finest
in all egypt.
Own a horse taken from a thief?
What would that say
about my honor?
[ scoffs ]
you and your honor.
You've done well.
What's your name?
Joseph.
Joseph.
You're an educated slave.
Where did you learn?
My father taught me.
Ah. He taught you well.
Tell me what else
your father has taught you.
I can read and write
egyptian.
[ man ]
a boy looks up
and sees a golden gift
of chance
What a mess.
Good luck.
to prove his worth
and make the best
of what might seem
a dire circumstance
onward and onward
the slow and steady climb
Master.
Let's have a look.
task upon task
that can lift him
to the summit over time
well done, joseph.
you've got to take whatever
road's at your feet
you've got to make
whatever progress you can
although the map you hold
is far from complete
you've got to take whatever
road's at your feet
[ laughing ]
To a good year,
and to your friend.
[ both laughing ]
[ crickets chirping ]
[ sighs ]
[ laughter ]
[ judah's voice ]
my neck is killing me.
It's too early for this.
[ water sloshing ]
[ jacob's voice ] rachel.
Joseph.
Huh?
Shh!
W-why are you here?
Is something wrong?
No.
This land--
it's not egypt.
Is this your home?
Canaan.
Please,
Tell me more about canaan.
[ sighs ]
This is the place
where I was born.
These are the sunflowers
my mother planted.
This is my, uh--
My--
family?
You miss them, don't you?
My brothers.
They betrayed me!
Joseph, we are
your family now.
Huh?
We care for you here.
We-- I feel
you are special.
What? No.
W-why have you come
here tonight?
To be with you.
No.
This is not right.
Look at me.
I will not betray my master.
I'm talking to you.
No! Stop! No!
Wait! I order you to stay!
No!
Everything you are,
you owe to me!
[ panting ]
[ screaming ]
[ grunts ]
You stood apart
from the other slaves.
I let you work in my home.
I kept you from hard labor,
And you did well for me.
Or so I thought.
Master--
No other slave was
ever given this opportunity!
I gave you my trust.
What do you say for yourself?
I did nothing wrong.
And still you insult me
with your denials!
What am I to make of this?
[ sobbing ]
It's not what it seems.
I could never betray you.
Such insolence!
Am I to believe a slave
over my own wife?
I swear.
I did nothing to betray you.
Silence!
For what you have done,
You must be
put to death.
See to it.
No, no. Master,
Master, I beg you.
Tell him!
Help me! Tell him that--
[ groaning ]
Help me! Please!
Stop.
He doesn't deserve to die.
Why?
I see.
[ panting ]
Take him to prison.
[ grunts ]
Wait, master. No!
Please! Believe me!
I did nothing wrong!
This is a mistake!
[ grunts ]
[ groans ]
I did nothing wrong.
Yeah, we know
you're innocent.
[ squeaking ]
[ yelling ]
[ continues yelling ]
I know it sounds crazy,
but it was so real.
I was up all night
with my own dreams.
Now you wanna
take up my day with yours?
[ spits ]
no. Just listen.
I was back
at pharaoh's palace...
In a garden of grapes
that had three old vines.
A tear fell from my eye,
and the vines drank it in.
They became so thick
with grapes...
That I squeezed them into a cup
and served it to pharaoh.
That is quite a dream.
I know what your dream means.
You do? How could you?
I just do.
It's some kind of gift.
The three vines signify
three days. In three days,
Pharaoh will bring you
back to the palace a free man.
[ sighs ]
if only it were true.
It is true.
And when you're free,
Tell pharaoh about my gift.
Please. Promise me.
Some gift.
To make up fairy tales
and give hope to the foolish.
Maybe he's not making it up.
All right, then.
Here's one I've had every night
for the last week.
I'm taking three baskets
of bread to pharaoh,
One on top of the other,
when the baskets fall.
I go to pick up the bread,
When suddenly
a swarm of birds...
Come out of nowhere
and attack me.
They keep pecking at me
in the face and the eyes.
What does it mean?
I don't know.
Yes, you do. Tell me.
Tell me!
The three baskets
also signify three days.
In three days,
pharaoh will behead you,
And birds will feed
on your flesh.
What? You're lying.
You're lying!
Stop it!
[ grunting ]
Don't pay any attention to him.
We're not going anywhere.
[ squeaking ]
[ door unlatches ]
[ gasps ]
Take him.
Get up.
[ grunts ]
You knew. You knew!
That's not a gift!
That's a curse!
Pharaoh has summoned you
to the palace.
Why? What did I do?
Let's go.
It's gonna be all right.
You'll see.
Tell pharaoh about me.
I will.
[ grunts ]
[ door latching ]
don't forget me!
Don't forget me!
Guard! Tell them
I'm still here!
Answer me!
[ sighs ]
No one cares.
[ rain falling ]
[ thunderclap ]
[ gasping ]
[ gasping ]
Asenath!
[ guard ]
halt! Who's there?
No!
[ thunderclaps continue ]
[ squeaking ]
[ yells ]
[ spits, pants, spits ]
Oh, god why are you
doing this to me?
Do you hear me?
Any kindness, you take away.
You were the one
who gave me the dreams.
You brought me the gift.
Some gift!
My dreams are lies. What have
I done to deserve this?
[ screaming ]
[ thunder rumbling ]
[ groaning, grunting ]
[ man ]
I thought I did what's right
I thought
I had the answers
I thought
I chose the surest road
but that road
brought me here
so I put up a fight
and told you how
to help me
now, just when
I have given up
the truth
is coming clear
you know
better than I
you know
the way
I've let go
the need to know why
for you know better
than I
if this has been a test
I cannot see the reason
but maybe knowing
"I don't know"
is part of
getting through
I try to do what's best
and faith
has made it easy
to see the best thing
I can do
is put my trust in you
for you know
better than I
you know
the way
I've let go
the need to know why
for you know better
than I
I saw one cloud
and thought it was the sky
I saw a bird and thought
that I could follow
but it was you
who taught that bird
to fly
if I let you reach me
will you teach me
for you know
better than I
you know the way
I've let go
the need to know why
I'll take what answers
you supply
you know better
than I
[ sighs ]
Potiphar?
Pharaoh's butler said
you interpret dreams.
That is true. And?
Pharaoh is tortured
by a dream.
None of his wise men
can explain it.
I'm to bring you
to the palace.
Potiphar?
It's good
to see you again.
How could I have
allowed this to happen?
My wife--
I understand.
Let's go.
For the sake of egypt,
relieve my suffering.
[ groans ]
Is this the one
you spoke of?
Yes, excellency.
I'm told you merely
need to hear a dream,
And you can explain it.
Not me, your excellency.
The explanation comes from god.
None of my wise men
or magicians,
None of my gods
could help me.
What makes you think
your god is any different?
Tell me your dream,
pharaoh.
Every night it's the same.
I am standing by the nile.
Seven healthy cows graze
peacefully on the banks.
[ braying ]
[ thunderclap ]
[ growling ]
But then seven horrible,
sickly cows
Come from the same river,
The most wretched I have
ever seen in egypt.
Suddenly they begin
to devour the healthy cattle,
And yet the cows remain
as sickly as before.
And then I wake up.
Is there more?
Yes. Another dream
always follows.
Seven ears of grain,
full and golden,
Grow from a single stalk.
[ earth quaking ]
Suddenly, seven ears,
hardened and scorched,
Spring up on the same stalk...
And swallow the seven good ears.
All that remains are
shriveled grains unfit to eat...
And nothing else.
Well?
Pharaoh's dreams are one.
The healthy cows
and ears of grain
Are seven years of abundance.
The sickly cows and
the withered grain...
Mean seven years
of famine will follow...
And destroy the land.
[ vulture cawing ]
Egypt may not survive.
Can this be stopped?
What can be done?
You must find a man
you can trust.
During the years of plenty,
Have him collect one-fifth
of the grain
From every field and
store it under guard.
Then, during the years
of famine,
Give it back to the people.
Potiphar, you trust this man?
With my life,
excellency.
[ crowd cheering ]
[ crowd silences ]
Through this man, I have
seen the future of egypt.
And through his deeds,
we shall prosper.
[ crowd cheers ]
I am giving him power
over all egypt.
Only pharaoh
will be greater.
You shall call him
"tzafenat paneah."
God speaks,
and he lives.
[ crowd cheering ]
tzafenat paneah!
[ meows ]
hey.
Kia, come back here.
Hmm.
[ joseph clears throat ]
[ gasps ]
Tzafenat paneah.
Joseph.
[ all cheering ]
[ man ]
a single voice
is joined by multitudes
in song
with every verse
they're finding harmonies
[ men ] good morning.
that rise to heaven
sure and strong
[ asenath ]
hey.
We've come to help.
richer and richer
the soil
great!
on which they thrive
higher and higher
a hymn of what it means
to be alive
you've got to give
a little more than you take
you've got to leave
a little more than was here
you may be prideful
of the strides you will make
but keep one thing clear
you're just a player
in a much bigger plan
and still you have
to give it all that you can
the very measure of
your soul is at stake
you've got to give
a little more than you take
[ woman ]
the seasons fly
a man stands
where a boy once stood
his path unfolds
and unafraid
he walks in service
[ baby giggles ]
of a greater good
[ woman, man ]
deeper and deeper
the lessons he has known
over and over
the message he
is surely being shown
you've got to give
a little more than you take
you've got to leave
a little more than was here
you may be prideful of
the strides you will make
but keep one thing clear
you're just a player
in a much bigger plan
and still you have
to give it all that you can
the very measure
of your soul is at stake
you've got to give
a little more than you take
the very measure
of your soul is at stake
you've got to give
a little more than you take
[ wind whistles ]
[ wind continues whistling ]
[ cawing ]
[ all grunting ]
Next. How many
in your family?
Five.
Fine.
Thank you, my lord.
[ potiphar ]
next, please.
A long life for you,
excellency.
And for you.
Ah, here's a responsible
young man.
How many in your family?
Four, my lord.
Very good.
Hi there. What's your name?
Menna.
And this is my sister nyla.
I'm looking after her
while my parents tend the sheep.
Are you here
for some grain too?
[ gasps ]
[ laughs ]
Thank you!
Bye!
[ cries out ]
Here you go.
[ potiphar ] who's next?
We are, my lord.
You are not egyptian.
No, sir.
My brothers and I have
traveled far, from canaan.
[ panting ]
Joseph, what's wrong?
Nothing.
Look at you.
You're shaking.
It must be the sun.
I'll be fine.
[ judah ] please. Our wives
and children are hungry.
I'm sorry, but you haven't
contributed to our supply.
We don't ask for charity.
We'll pay you with silver.
[ potiphar ] how many are you?
There are 12 of us.
Ten of us here. At home, we have
our father and youngest brother.
[ gasps ]
[ potiphar ] very well.
Give them--
[ joseph ] nothing!
Ten foreigners asking
for grain, no ties to egypt.
Are you thieves, hoping to see
where we store our grain? Spies?
I don't know what you are,
but I don't believe your story.
Your excellency, everything
we say is true. I swear it.
Then prove it! Produce
this youngest brother.
But why?
What would that prove?
That you're not lying.
If you're telling the truth,
I'll let you buy
all the grain you want.
Till then, arrest this one!
[ gasps ]
we'll hold him
Until you produce
this youngest brother.
Take him.
[ all grunting ]
[ all shouting ]
stop!
Judah, help me!
[ guard ] no!
[ simeon ] no! No! No!
[ guard ] let's go.
[ door slams shut ]
Joseph, what are you doing?
They're just trying
to feed their families.
They're thieves, here
to steal our grain.
[ scoffs ]
they needed food,
And they were prepared
to pay for it.
How can you say they're thieves?
They've done nothing to you.
[ scoffs ]
Nothing?
[ sighs ]
They're my brothers.
What?
They sold me.
They sold me into slavery.
They took me
away from my home.
I never got to say
good-bye to my mother.
I never got to see
my father grow old.
Joseph, I--
I didn't know.
You're here now.
You have a home,
a wife who loves you,
Everything you could want.
No. Not everything.
[ door squeaking open ]
I thought you learned
something in that cell.
Remember when I would
bring food to you?
Yes. It kept me going.
[ simeon ] hey!
You won't keep me here.
My brothers
will come for me.
[ echoing ]
my brothers will come--
Joseph.
how long must there
be anger here
before we can rejoice
embracing love
instead of fear
[ kids shouting, indistinct ]
is but a simple choice
it's hard for me
to see you fall
so bitter and so blind
when the truest nature
of us all
invites us to be kind
bloom, bloom
may you know
the wisdom only
time breeds
there's room, bloom
and you'll grow
to follow where
your heart leads
bloom and may you live
the way your life
was meant to be
there's room,
bloom and forgive
[ potiphar ]
tzafenat paneah!
The family of canaanites--
they've returned.
let sweet compassion
set you free
thank you.
Maybe they've suffered
these last 20 years, as well.
Maybe they've changed.
No.
I don't think so.
[ door closes ]
[ murmuring ]
Don't speak unless
you're spoken to.
Hmm.
Don't worry.
It'll be all right.
Welcome.
You've done what I've asked?
Our brother, benjamin.
You kept your word.
Bring out the other brother.
So, benjamin, tell me
of your mother and father.
My mother is
no longer alive.
Oh. I-I'm sorry.
And your father?
He's worried I'm here.
Why is that?
I'm a long way from home.
Oh? Doesn't he trust your
brothers to protect you?
He likes me
to stay close by.
Really?
Why is that?
A long time ago, he--
he lost his youngest son.
Well, I'm sorry to hear that.
How did that happen?
He was killed.
Killed? How?
By wolves.
Wolves?
Yes.
It broke my father's heart.
Well, it must have been
very hard on your brothers too.
They never speak of it.
Don't they?
Benjamin!
[ brothers ] simeon!
I was beginning to worry.
[ all murmuring ]
You must be hungry
after your journey. Come.
You'll be my guests.
[ traditional music playing ]
A toast... To brothers.
[ music stops ]
[ all ]
to brothers!
[ resumes ]
[ chattering ]
Stop this. You have no right.
We've done nothing wrong.
What's going on?
Why have they been arrested?
Joseph, what are you doing?
You'll see.
[ grunting ]
get back in place.
Get back in--
I give you food.
I take you into my home.
And this is how you
repay me, by stealing?
We wouldn't steal from you.
We'd never do such a thing.
Now you insult me by lying.
What?
One of you has stolen
from me.
Benjamin.
[ murmuring ]
the favored one.
I didn't take it!
Arrest him.
For what you have done,
you will be punished.
Someone put it in there. Ow!
Stop! Take me instead.
I beg you.
Take me.
[ all ] take me! Take me!
Take any of us, your grace,
But, please, let the boy go.
You would sacrifice
yourselves for a half brother
Who's spoiled
by your father?
Yes.
Why? Why should you care
If I take him, beat him,
make him a slave?
Because I will not make
my father suffer... Again.
Again? What do
you mean, "again"?
Our brother was
not killed by wolves.
We were blinded by jealousy
and sold him into slavery.
For 20 years, we have lived
with that guilt.
We can't go back
without the boy.
My father could not
bear it a second time.
And neither could we.
If anyone is to be punished,
it should be us.
[ sighs ]
I will not harm any of you
or our father.
I am your brother joseph.
Joseph?
It's joseph.
I can't believe you're here.
How can it be?
Joseph?
I have so much to tell you,
So many questions to ask.
Oh, joseph, can you
ever forgive us?
I already have.
Can you forgive me for thinking
I was some miracle from god?
But you are a miracle.
God sent you to save
our family and all of egypt.
And you did.
Asenath?
Please. I'd like you
to meet my brothers.
[ all ]
welcome. Pleasure to meet you.
You will join me here,
all of you, with your families.
Look!
I see him! There he is!
It's him! There he is!
Joseph!
Father.
Father! Father!
Father!
Joseph.
My boy. My boy.
[ all murmuring ]
Your mother prayed
this day would come,
That we'd all be
together again as a family.
It's a miracle.
Yes, father.
It is a miracle.
[ man ]
oh, you know
better than I
you know
the way
I've let go
the need to know why
I'll take what answers
you supply
you know better than I
[ squawks ]
[ insects chirping ]
[ bird squawks ]
It's taking so long.
[ chuckles ]
look at yourself, father.
You would think
this was your first child.
Tell me, were you this nervous
when I was born?
Well, yes and no.
It was different
with your mother.
But with rachel,
we gave up hope.
We were told she could
never have children.
[ baby cries ]
father! It's a boy!
Father, it's a boy!
It's a boy.
[ baby crying ]
My boy!
[ crying continues ]
Can you believe it?
Rachel had a baby.
I guess it is a miracle.
[ baby cooing ]
O god, who is
the father of us all,
You have blessed me
with a gift
Beyond all measure.
Within a barren wife,
Amid the twilight skies
of my life,
You've placed a treasure.
a brightly shining star
where there was none
you have granted us a son
[ rachel ]
dreams do come true
Look at you.
[ father] joseph.
[ together ]
our baby brother
[ father ]
he is special
he is one of us
we'll keep him from harm
and we will teach him
I will teach him
all he needs to know
he'll stand apart
from other men
we'll stand beside him
and together
we will show him
what it means
to be a family
Ah. Ooh.
[ father ]
you are a miracle child
you are the best
you shine the brightest
[ laughs ]
your days
Joseph.
will be cloudless
Come to papa.
and mild
your trails be blessed
your trials the lightest
you were made
for better things
you will share
the air of kings
you were born
and fortune smiled
for you are
a miracle child
[ rachel ]
the sun will rise
within your eyes
the moon will light
your smile
and heaven grace
your gentle face
with power to beguile
good night, joseph.
you will wade through
the river of sorrows
warm and dry
keep it steady.
[ father ]
and angels
will guide your tomorrows
this I prophesy
[ rachel, father ]
for you
are a miracle child
you are the best
Hey, what are you doing
you shine the brightest
your days will be
cloudless and mild
[ twittering ]
your trails be blessed
your trials
the lightest
you were made
for better things
you will share
the air of kings
you were born
and fortune smiled
[ brothers shouting ]
for you are
a miracle child
dearest mother
beloved father
a coat of colors
bright as butterfly wings
to remind me
things you've told me
all my life
I am special
I am smart
I am somehow set apart
petty rules and limitations
don't apply
for I
am a miracle child
I can't be harmed
Sorry.
I'm wrapped in rainbow
though fate can be
heartless and wild
Come on. Let's play.
my life's been charmed
come on!
and shall remain so
Come with me, joseph.
not to struggle
but to soar
to my fortune reconciled
for I am
a miracle child
you won't see me
bent over double
in darkness and rubble
where mountains of trouble
are piled
I was destined to fly
watch me light up
the sky
for I am
a miracle child
[ insects chirping,
nightingales twittering ]
[ breathes heavily,
grunts ]
[ bleating ]
[ sheep bleating ]
[ bleating continues ]
[ thunder rumbles ]
[ growling ]
[ barks ]
[ wolves barking ]
[ jingles ]
[ sheep bleating ]
[ whispers ] hey.
[ growls ]
[ screams ] no! Stop!
What's wrong?
What's going on?
What did he say?
What's the matter
it was wolves!
There were wolves everywhere.
They were coming out of the
shadows. I was surrounded.
They were all around me and--
that's it?
You woke us... For a dream?
Ooh!
Quiet down! You want
to scare the sheep?
The sheep. The ram.
[ brothers murmuring ]
The wolves killed the ram.
[ bleats ]
It was dead.
I-- I don't understand.
It all seemed so real.
Everything is fine, joseph.
It's over.
[ rachel ]
there's nothing to worry about.
And, you boys, since you're up,
make yourselves useful.
Get to work before sunup.
[ brothers groaning ]
Thanks.
[ grumbling ]
Joseph, where do you
think you're going?
Um, I, uh--
You have studies.
[ sheep bleating ]
But, father,
I wanna go with them.
Look. You know
they have their work
And you have yours.
But why?
Because you do.
Because you're a miracle child.
For you,
things are different.
You've said that all my life.
I don't want to be different.
I want to be like them.
Joseph, god has a plan
and a purpose for you.
You're not like
the rest of us.
I've worked this earth
all my life,
Just as my father
and grandfather did before me...
And as your brothers will
after me.
That won't be your future.
Jacob, even god rested
on the seventh day.
He'll find his future
soon enough.
Let him be
with his brothers.
Please?
[ sighs ]
go on.
Thanks.
Be safe!
[ sheep bleating ]
[ joseph ]
judah! Simeon!
Hmph! Look who's here.
The miracle child.
What are you doing here?
Don't you have some scrolls
to read or something?
Here, let me do that.
Wait, wait!
You have to be very careful.
You might cut your hands
on the soft fur.
Get away!
I-- I just want to help.
You've helped enough.
Thanks to you, we'll work
an extra hour today.
You're not tired
because you got up early.
It's because you were
out all night.
Why, you little sneak.
What do you know?
I know about everything--
the women and the drinking.
There's a lot
father doesn't know.
You wouldn't.
He would.
The little brat.
Aah!
If you say one word,
I'll wring your skinny neck.
Stop it!
If father sent him,
we should be happy for his help.
Maybe he can do
your work, simeon.
Huh! Somebody should.
[ brothers laughing ]
Besides, there is something
joseph can do.
What's he doing?
I don't know.
Shh!
While we round up the strays,
can you watch the herd for us?
Of course.
Good.
We'll be back soon.
Let's go.
Maybe we should split up.
You go over there.
[ chuckles ]
hey! What are you doing hey!
[ laughs ]
[ bleats ]
[ laughs ]
[ brothers laughing,
chattering ]
Hey, come on!
Look at him.
Whoo-hoo!
[ shouting ]
Get him.
You're too heavy.
[ laughing ]
[ sighs ]
[ groans ]
[ bleats ]
what?
Are you making fun
of me too?
[ bleating ]
[ laughs ]
[ bleats ]
hey!
Hey, come back!
[ growling ]
huh?
[ growling ]
[ gasps ]
Get away!
Get away!
[ bleating ]
[ wolves barking ]
Gotcha!
[ wolves snarling,
barking ]
[ whimpers ]
Back! Back!
Get away!
[ growls ]
[ grunting ]
[ continues growling ]
[ sighs ]
Joseph, are you hurt?
Father!
[ panting ]
Your brothers,
where are they?
I asked you a question!
They're--
they're, uh--
They--
they went swimming.
Swimming?
[ panting ]
What happened?
This is how you take charge?
I expect you
to watch after joseph,
But you abandoned my son.
My son!
Aren't we your sons too?
The ram!
[ bleats ]
[ jingles ]
[ brother ]
it's joseph's dream!
Wolves kill sheep.
It happens all the time.
No! I understand.
God sent you
a vision of the future.
Joseph didn't really see
the future, did he?
Let's get back to work.
[ nightingale singing,
insects chirping ]
[ grunts ]
[ squawking ]
Why do we wash
before work?
We don't want the sheep
smelling you and running off.
Hey, look who
finally woke up.
Oh, look what the sun
brought up.
Good morning, joseph.
Mom, last night
I had another dream.
Oh, another dream!
[ brothers ] ooh!
I wasn't talking to you.
Please, why don't you
share it with all of us.
Who'd the wolf
get this time?
You can laugh, but this time
it was about all of you.
Oh, please, you must tell
us our future, great joseph.
Should I be scared?
Leave me alone!
Come on, joseph. Tell us.
We're dying
to hear about it.
All of us were carrying
sheaves of wheat.
I was among you,
but then all of a sudden,
I was above you
and your wheat bowed to me--
I wonder what
that's supposed to mean.
Nothing, that's what
it means. Nothing.
Hey, you asked
to hear the dream.
What happened next?
The sky was dark,
And around me
there were stars.
They were bowing to me too.
Ooh! Let's all
bow down to joseph.
We can't ignore these dreams.
After all, his last one
did come true.
Are you saying that joseph
belongs above all of us,
Even judah?
I'm not saying that,
But there could be
a message here.
Judah's led the herd for years,
Brought in the wheat,
raised the tents.
He comes first before any of us,
especially joseph.
Judah, it's not up to me.
God may be telling us
something of our future.
Then I guess all my work
doesn't matter.
Watch your tongue.
Jacob, judah, please!
I've had enough of this.
Let's go.
[ sighs ]
look at what
your dreams have done.
Don't get mad at me.
I didn't ask for them.
You didn't ask for this
either, brother.
Half brother!
Joseph! Boys!
Apologize to each other!
Let me talk to joseph.
[ jacob ]
he's just a boy.
You're too harsh on him.
You're always
defending him!
[ jacob ]
his dreams come from god.
Joseph, you need to be
More understanding
of your brothers.
Life is a lot harder for them
than it ever will be for you.
Why do you defend them?
They're not even your sons.
They're no less my sons
than you are.
We're family, all of us.
If we break apart,
we have nothing left.
you've seen the damage
words can do
when full
of thoughtless pride
That's enough!
now heed the wiser voice
in you
that calls
to be your guide
the flowers reaching
for the sun
are all uniquely blessed
but though each
is special
not a one is better
than the rest
bloom, bloom
may you know
the wisdom
only time breeds
there's room, bloom
and you'll grow
to follow where
your heart leads
bloom and may you bring
your colors
to the vast bouquet
there's room, bloom
learn one thing
your gifts are meant
to give away
Thanks, mom.
Judah! Simeon!
Levi! Reuben!
Where are you?
[ judah ]
joseph isn't fit
to lead sheep.
[ levi ]
I agree.
[ reuben ]
but he's our brother.
[ simeon ]
half brother. Said so himself.
Judah is the one who
should take over for father.
Yes, but--
Do you want a spoiled brat
giving you orders?
No.
Can we all agree that something
has to be done about joseph?
Yes.
I agree.
Hey, everybody!
The little spy is back!
I wasn't spying.
Did father tell you
to check up on us?
No! Maybe this was
a mistake.
I just want to--
report on us to father?
You're his favorite.
N-no.
You look at scrolls all day
while we're covered in sweat.
Why is that, joseph?
Is it because we don't have
pretty coats like you?
I have mine.
[ grunts ]
That's my coat!
Step aside, brothers.
I'm the new head of the family.
Bow before me,
you sheaves of wheat!
Oh, yes, master joseph,
ruler of the world.
Give it back, now!
If you want your coat,
why don't you go get it?
Levi's got it.
No, I don't. Judah does.
Come on!
I've got it!
[ yells ]
I've had enough
of this stupid game!
Joseph!
Who says this is a game?
What are you doing?
Leave me alone!
No! Stop it!
[ brothers chattering ]
[ gasps ]
Oh! Ohh!
[ yells, groans ]
[ coughing ]
[ levi ]
what do we do now?
[ brother ]
are we just
going to leave him?
What are we going
to tell father?
We'll think of something.
Somebody!
Please!
Just get out of here.
Maybe he can dream
his way out.
Don't leave me here alone!
[ grunts, sighs ]
[ wolf howling ]
[ shuddering ]
Aah! Aah!
[ grunting ]
[ grunts ]
[ whooshing ]
I knew you'd come back.
[ grunts ]
You think this is funny?
Well, father won't be laughing
when he hear--
Who are you?
Get him.
Hey! Hey!
What are you doing?
Ow! Let me go!
You don't understand.
I'm from the house of jacob.
A little scrawny, isn't he?
It's hard to tell
with that pretty coat on.
[ groans ]
Hmm.
No, no, no,
don't take my--
[ groans ]
get up!
[ grunts ]
Looks like he's never worked
a day in his life.
That'll change.
[ men laughing ]
My brothers will come
for me. Judah!
Simeon! Levi!
Please help me!
Joseph!
We're right here.
[ sighs ]
judah.
I told you
they'd come for me.
As agreed,
20 pieces of silver.
J-judah-- why--
No! Help me!
Levi, please.
Issachar.
Simeon. Stop them.
Judah. Judah,
help me, please.
Please!
[ slavers grunting ]
[ joseph grunting ]
Judah, please!
Judah, we can't turn back now.
We've gone too far.
Aah!
Hut, hut!
[ brays ]
[ chuckles ]
I'm your brother!
I'm your brother!
Half brother.
[ slaver ] yah!
[ trinkets jingling ]
[ camel brays ]
[ wind whistling ]
[ wolf howling ]
[ slavers conversing ]
[ shivers ]
[ gasps ]
Where could he have gone?
Don't worry.
I'm sure he's all right.
The boys will find him.
[ judah ]
father.
This is all we found.
[ gasps ] joseph!
No! Joseph!
Joseph!
[ gasping ]
Oh, rachel.
[ sobbing ]
[ grunts ]
hey, wake up.
[ laughs ]
[ crackling ]
[ camel grunts ]
behold the glory
behold the wonder
what we have made
shall not be torn asunder
such vast achievement
stone and papyrus
beneath the gaze
of isis and osiris
land of majesty
where the heavens smile
jewel of history shining
by the nile
Hey! Here.
Exquisite, aren't they?
Yes.
Where's the slave market?
Down by the docks.
[ camel brays ]
[ man shouting ]
serve and be silent
you who are chattel
we think of you
as little more than cattle
this is your lot now
and we advise you
to bow before
whatever master buys you
feel the power here
power has its price
let's go.
some can live like gods
some must sacrifice
what do you have?
A canaanite.
through the centuries
many backs have bent
many dreams are built
many lives are spent
move, slave!
Get in line.
[ trader ]
slaves for sale! Buy this one!
Now, let's have a look at him.
Let me see his teeth.
Hmm. Mm-hmm.
He's too skinny.
This is more like it.
[ gasps ]
The captain of the guard needs
a slave for his household.
I have one you might like.
Thirty pieces. Hmm.
He looks healthy enough.
Lord potiphar!
He'll do.
Ah. Looks like we have
some work to do.
look and be humbled
learn what your place is
egyptian slave
no matter
what your race is
this is your future
your life suspended
and everything
you knew before has ended
you are egypt's now
[ coughing ]
we have all control
hey!
from your every step
aah!
to your very soul
hold still.
You're done.
He's ready for work.
It's not for your face.
It's for the floor.
[ grunting ]
Ow!
[ laughter ]
Hey, joseph,
you missed a spot.
[ levi's voice ]
it's different
doing real work, isn't it?
No more baby soft hands.
Who bows now, little brother?
[ brothers laughing ]
[ grunting ]
You there.
[ laughter stops ]
Have you cleaned this entire
courtyard by yourself?
Yes.
[ woman ]
he's a hard worker.
Hmm.
Maybe we could put him to
better use in the banquet hall.
My wife thinks
you should work for her.
What do you say?
I cannot say.
A slave is not
his own master.
Well said.
Find him some new clothes.
Then get someone else
to finish here.
[ attendant ]
yes, my lord.
[ yowling ]
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!
Come on.
[ yowling ]
who brought the cat?
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Oh, stop that.
[ chuckles ]
come down!
Aunt zuleika, I'm sorry.
I'll get it down from there.
[ meows ]
please come down.
Come here, kitty.
[ smacking lips ]
Come here.
Look at this.
Oh.
[ women chuckling ]
Hmm. She seems to like you.
[ meows ]
[ chuckles ]
thank you.
I haven't seen you
here before.
Oh, I'm new.
Asenath.
Coming, aunt zuleika.
Good-bye.
[ sighs ]
[ horse whinnying ]
Joseph, come here.
I'm waiting.
I'm coming!
Oh! Sorry, asenath.
Oh!
What?
I don't think you want my aunt
Seeing you like this.
That's better.
Thanks.
[ horse whinnies ]
slave.
[ flies buzzing ]
oh, yes, of course.
[ galloping hoofbeats ]
hyah! Hyah!
[ zuleika ]
what a magnificent animal.
Faster.
Faster. Ah!
[ potiphar laughing ]
slave.
I'm in the sun.
Hyah! Ho!
[ laughing ]
whoa!
Well?
You were right.
He's all that you promised.
I haven't seen a finer horse
in all of egypt.
I'm glad your excellency
is pleased.
There is still
one small matter.
Oh, yes. As we agreed.
[ coins jingling ]
Oh, forgive me, but something
is not quite right.
I thought I brought
the right amount.
You're a busy man.
Anyone can make a mistake.
He's yours. Pharaoh himself
would be jealous.
[ potiphar ]
yes, he's a fine horse.
Hmm.
[ creaks ]
Master, I think
you should see this.
Uh-- get away from that.
Don't touch it!
Well, look at that.
Well, I-- it's broken.
Your excellency,
I had no idea.
Of course not.
You're a busy man.
Anyone can make a mistake.
And yours is going
to cost you your freedom.
Please, keep the stallion
as a gift from me.
No. Take him away.
[ horse nickers ]
I have a dozen more horses!
Take them all!
Please, anything!
Potiphar,
you should keep it.
You said it was the finest
in all egypt.
Own a horse taken from a thief?
What would that say
about my honor?
[ scoffs ]
you and your honor.
You've done well.
What's your name?
Joseph.
Joseph.
You're an educated slave.
Where did you learn?
My father taught me.
Ah. He taught you well.
Tell me what else
your father has taught you.
I can read and write
egyptian.
[ man ]
a boy looks up
and sees a golden gift
of chance
What a mess.
Good luck.
to prove his worth
and make the best
of what might seem
a dire circumstance
onward and onward
the slow and steady climb
Master.
Let's have a look.
task upon task
that can lift him
to the summit over time
well done, joseph.
you've got to take whatever
road's at your feet
you've got to make
whatever progress you can
although the map you hold
is far from complete
you've got to take whatever
road's at your feet
[ laughing ]
To a good year,
and to your friend.
[ both laughing ]
[ crickets chirping ]
[ sighs ]
[ laughter ]
[ judah's voice ]
my neck is killing me.
It's too early for this.
[ water sloshing ]
[ jacob's voice ] rachel.
Joseph.
Huh?
Shh!
W-why are you here?
Is something wrong?
No.
This land--
it's not egypt.
Is this your home?
Canaan.
Please,
Tell me more about canaan.
[ sighs ]
This is the place
where I was born.
These are the sunflowers
my mother planted.
This is my, uh--
My--
family?
You miss them, don't you?
My brothers.
They betrayed me!
Joseph, we are
your family now.
Huh?
We care for you here.
We-- I feel
you are special.
What? No.
W-why have you come
here tonight?
To be with you.
No.
This is not right.
Look at me.
I will not betray my master.
I'm talking to you.
No! Stop! No!
Wait! I order you to stay!
No!
Everything you are,
you owe to me!
[ panting ]
[ screaming ]
[ grunts ]
You stood apart
from the other slaves.
I let you work in my home.
I kept you from hard labor,
And you did well for me.
Or so I thought.
Master--
No other slave was
ever given this opportunity!
I gave you my trust.
What do you say for yourself?
I did nothing wrong.
And still you insult me
with your denials!
What am I to make of this?
[ sobbing ]
It's not what it seems.
I could never betray you.
Such insolence!
Am I to believe a slave
over my own wife?
I swear.
I did nothing to betray you.
Silence!
For what you have done,
You must be
put to death.
See to it.
No, no. Master,
Master, I beg you.
Tell him!
Help me! Tell him that--
[ groaning ]
Help me! Please!
Stop.
He doesn't deserve to die.
Why?
I see.
[ panting ]
Take him to prison.
[ grunts ]
Wait, master. No!
Please! Believe me!
I did nothing wrong!
This is a mistake!
[ grunts ]
[ groans ]
I did nothing wrong.
Yeah, we know
you're innocent.
[ squeaking ]
[ yelling ]
[ continues yelling ]
I know it sounds crazy,
but it was so real.
I was up all night
with my own dreams.
Now you wanna
take up my day with yours?
[ spits ]
no. Just listen.
I was back
at pharaoh's palace...
In a garden of grapes
that had three old vines.
A tear fell from my eye,
and the vines drank it in.
They became so thick
with grapes...
That I squeezed them into a cup
and served it to pharaoh.
That is quite a dream.
I know what your dream means.
You do? How could you?
I just do.
It's some kind of gift.
The three vines signify
three days. In three days,
Pharaoh will bring you
back to the palace a free man.
[ sighs ]
if only it were true.
It is true.
And when you're free,
Tell pharaoh about my gift.
Please. Promise me.
Some gift.
To make up fairy tales
and give hope to the foolish.
Maybe he's not making it up.
All right, then.
Here's one I've had every night
for the last week.
I'm taking three baskets
of bread to pharaoh,
One on top of the other,
when the baskets fall.
I go to pick up the bread,
When suddenly
a swarm of birds...
Come out of nowhere
and attack me.
They keep pecking at me
in the face and the eyes.
What does it mean?
I don't know.
Yes, you do. Tell me.
Tell me!
The three baskets
also signify three days.
In three days,
pharaoh will behead you,
And birds will feed
on your flesh.
What? You're lying.
You're lying!
Stop it!
[ grunting ]
Don't pay any attention to him.
We're not going anywhere.
[ squeaking ]
[ door unlatches ]
[ gasps ]
Take him.
Get up.
[ grunts ]
You knew. You knew!
That's not a gift!
That's a curse!
Pharaoh has summoned you
to the palace.
Why? What did I do?
Let's go.
It's gonna be all right.
You'll see.
Tell pharaoh about me.
I will.
[ grunts ]
[ door latching ]
don't forget me!
Don't forget me!
Guard! Tell them
I'm still here!
Answer me!
[ sighs ]
No one cares.
[ rain falling ]
[ thunderclap ]
[ gasping ]
[ gasping ]
Asenath!
[ guard ]
halt! Who's there?
No!
[ thunderclaps continue ]
[ squeaking ]
[ yells ]
[ spits, pants, spits ]
Oh, god why are you
doing this to me?
Do you hear me?
Any kindness, you take away.
You were the one
who gave me the dreams.
You brought me the gift.
Some gift!
My dreams are lies. What have
I done to deserve this?
[ screaming ]
[ thunder rumbling ]
[ groaning, grunting ]
[ man ]
I thought I did what's right
I thought
I had the answers
I thought
I chose the surest road
but that road
brought me here
so I put up a fight
and told you how
to help me
now, just when
I have given up
the truth
is coming clear
you know
better than I
you know
the way
I've let go
the need to know why
for you know better
than I
if this has been a test
I cannot see the reason
but maybe knowing
"I don't know"
is part of
getting through
I try to do what's best
and faith
has made it easy
to see the best thing
I can do
is put my trust in you
for you know
better than I
you know
the way
I've let go
the need to know why
for you know better
than I
I saw one cloud
and thought it was the sky
I saw a bird and thought
that I could follow
but it was you
who taught that bird
to fly
if I let you reach me
will you teach me
for you know
better than I
you know the way
I've let go
the need to know why
I'll take what answers
you supply
you know better
than I
[ sighs ]
Potiphar?
Pharaoh's butler said
you interpret dreams.
That is true. And?
Pharaoh is tortured
by a dream.
None of his wise men
can explain it.
I'm to bring you
to the palace.
Potiphar?
It's good
to see you again.
How could I have
allowed this to happen?
My wife--
I understand.
Let's go.
For the sake of egypt,
relieve my suffering.
[ groans ]
Is this the one
you spoke of?
Yes, excellency.
I'm told you merely
need to hear a dream,
And you can explain it.
Not me, your excellency.
The explanation comes from god.
None of my wise men
or magicians,
None of my gods
could help me.
What makes you think
your god is any different?
Tell me your dream,
pharaoh.
Every night it's the same.
I am standing by the nile.
Seven healthy cows graze
peacefully on the banks.
[ braying ]
[ thunderclap ]
[ growling ]
But then seven horrible,
sickly cows
Come from the same river,
The most wretched I have
ever seen in egypt.
Suddenly they begin
to devour the healthy cattle,
And yet the cows remain
as sickly as before.
And then I wake up.
Is there more?
Yes. Another dream
always follows.
Seven ears of grain,
full and golden,
Grow from a single stalk.
[ earth quaking ]
Suddenly, seven ears,
hardened and scorched,
Spring up on the same stalk...
And swallow the seven good ears.
All that remains are
shriveled grains unfit to eat...
And nothing else.
Well?
Pharaoh's dreams are one.
The healthy cows
and ears of grain
Are seven years of abundance.
The sickly cows and
the withered grain...
Mean seven years
of famine will follow...
And destroy the land.
[ vulture cawing ]
Egypt may not survive.
Can this be stopped?
What can be done?
You must find a man
you can trust.
During the years of plenty,
Have him collect one-fifth
of the grain
From every field and
store it under guard.
Then, during the years
of famine,
Give it back to the people.
Potiphar, you trust this man?
With my life,
excellency.
[ crowd cheering ]
[ crowd silences ]
Through this man, I have
seen the future of egypt.
And through his deeds,
we shall prosper.
[ crowd cheers ]
I am giving him power
over all egypt.
Only pharaoh
will be greater.
You shall call him
"tzafenat paneah."
God speaks,
and he lives.
[ crowd cheering ]
tzafenat paneah!
[ meows ]
hey.
Kia, come back here.
Hmm.
[ joseph clears throat ]
[ gasps ]
Tzafenat paneah.
Joseph.
[ all cheering ]
[ man ]
a single voice
is joined by multitudes
in song
with every verse
they're finding harmonies
[ men ] good morning.
that rise to heaven
sure and strong
[ asenath ]
hey.
We've come to help.
richer and richer
the soil
great!
on which they thrive
higher and higher
a hymn of what it means
to be alive
you've got to give
a little more than you take
you've got to leave
a little more than was here
you may be prideful
of the strides you will make
but keep one thing clear
you're just a player
in a much bigger plan
and still you have
to give it all that you can
the very measure of
your soul is at stake
you've got to give
a little more than you take
[ woman ]
the seasons fly
a man stands
where a boy once stood
his path unfolds
and unafraid
he walks in service
[ baby giggles ]
of a greater good
[ woman, man ]
deeper and deeper
the lessons he has known
over and over
the message he
is surely being shown
you've got to give
a little more than you take
you've got to leave
a little more than was here
you may be prideful of
the strides you will make
but keep one thing clear
you're just a player
in a much bigger plan
and still you have
to give it all that you can
the very measure
of your soul is at stake
you've got to give
a little more than you take
the very measure
of your soul is at stake
you've got to give
a little more than you take
[ wind whistles ]
[ wind continues whistling ]
[ cawing ]
[ all grunting ]
Next. How many
in your family?
Five.
Fine.
Thank you, my lord.
[ potiphar ]
next, please.
A long life for you,
excellency.
And for you.
Ah, here's a responsible
young man.
How many in your family?
Four, my lord.
Very good.
Hi there. What's your name?
Menna.
And this is my sister nyla.
I'm looking after her
while my parents tend the sheep.
Are you here
for some grain too?
[ gasps ]
[ laughs ]
Thank you!
Bye!
[ cries out ]
Here you go.
[ potiphar ] who's next?
We are, my lord.
You are not egyptian.
No, sir.
My brothers and I have
traveled far, from canaan.
[ panting ]
Joseph, what's wrong?
Nothing.
Look at you.
You're shaking.
It must be the sun.
I'll be fine.
[ judah ] please. Our wives
and children are hungry.
I'm sorry, but you haven't
contributed to our supply.
We don't ask for charity.
We'll pay you with silver.
[ potiphar ] how many are you?
There are 12 of us.
Ten of us here. At home, we have
our father and youngest brother.
[ gasps ]
[ potiphar ] very well.
Give them--
[ joseph ] nothing!
Ten foreigners asking
for grain, no ties to egypt.
Are you thieves, hoping to see
where we store our grain? Spies?
I don't know what you are,
but I don't believe your story.
Your excellency, everything
we say is true. I swear it.
Then prove it! Produce
this youngest brother.
But why?
What would that prove?
That you're not lying.
If you're telling the truth,
I'll let you buy
all the grain you want.
Till then, arrest this one!
[ gasps ]
we'll hold him
Until you produce
this youngest brother.
Take him.
[ all grunting ]
[ all shouting ]
stop!
Judah, help me!
[ guard ] no!
[ simeon ] no! No! No!
[ guard ] let's go.
[ door slams shut ]
Joseph, what are you doing?
They're just trying
to feed their families.
They're thieves, here
to steal our grain.
[ scoffs ]
they needed food,
And they were prepared
to pay for it.
How can you say they're thieves?
They've done nothing to you.
[ scoffs ]
Nothing?
[ sighs ]
They're my brothers.
What?
They sold me.
They sold me into slavery.
They took me
away from my home.
I never got to say
good-bye to my mother.
I never got to see
my father grow old.
Joseph, I--
I didn't know.
You're here now.
You have a home,
a wife who loves you,
Everything you could want.
No. Not everything.
[ door squeaking open ]
I thought you learned
something in that cell.
Remember when I would
bring food to you?
Yes. It kept me going.
[ simeon ] hey!
You won't keep me here.
My brothers
will come for me.
[ echoing ]
my brothers will come--
Joseph.
how long must there
be anger here
before we can rejoice
embracing love
instead of fear
[ kids shouting, indistinct ]
is but a simple choice
it's hard for me
to see you fall
so bitter and so blind
when the truest nature
of us all
invites us to be kind
bloom, bloom
may you know
the wisdom only
time breeds
there's room, bloom
and you'll grow
to follow where
your heart leads
bloom and may you live
the way your life
was meant to be
there's room,
bloom and forgive
[ potiphar ]
tzafenat paneah!
The family of canaanites--
they've returned.
let sweet compassion
set you free
thank you.
Maybe they've suffered
these last 20 years, as well.
Maybe they've changed.
No.
I don't think so.
[ door closes ]
[ murmuring ]
Don't speak unless
you're spoken to.
Hmm.
Don't worry.
It'll be all right.
Welcome.
You've done what I've asked?
Our brother, benjamin.
You kept your word.
Bring out the other brother.
So, benjamin, tell me
of your mother and father.
My mother is
no longer alive.
Oh. I-I'm sorry.
And your father?
He's worried I'm here.
Why is that?
I'm a long way from home.
Oh? Doesn't he trust your
brothers to protect you?
He likes me
to stay close by.
Really?
Why is that?
A long time ago, he--
he lost his youngest son.
Well, I'm sorry to hear that.
How did that happen?
He was killed.
Killed? How?
By wolves.
Wolves?
Yes.
It broke my father's heart.
Well, it must have been
very hard on your brothers too.
They never speak of it.
Don't they?
Benjamin!
[ brothers ] simeon!
I was beginning to worry.
[ all murmuring ]
You must be hungry
after your journey. Come.
You'll be my guests.
[ traditional music playing ]
A toast... To brothers.
[ music stops ]
[ all ]
to brothers!
[ resumes ]
[ chattering ]
Stop this. You have no right.
We've done nothing wrong.
What's going on?
Why have they been arrested?
Joseph, what are you doing?
You'll see.
[ grunting ]
get back in place.
Get back in--
I give you food.
I take you into my home.
And this is how you
repay me, by stealing?
We wouldn't steal from you.
We'd never do such a thing.
Now you insult me by lying.
What?
One of you has stolen
from me.
Benjamin.
[ murmuring ]
the favored one.
I didn't take it!
Arrest him.
For what you have done,
you will be punished.
Someone put it in there. Ow!
Stop! Take me instead.
I beg you.
Take me.
[ all ] take me! Take me!
Take any of us, your grace,
But, please, let the boy go.
You would sacrifice
yourselves for a half brother
Who's spoiled
by your father?
Yes.
Why? Why should you care
If I take him, beat him,
make him a slave?
Because I will not make
my father suffer... Again.
Again? What do
you mean, "again"?
Our brother was
not killed by wolves.
We were blinded by jealousy
and sold him into slavery.
For 20 years, we have lived
with that guilt.
We can't go back
without the boy.
My father could not
bear it a second time.
And neither could we.
If anyone is to be punished,
it should be us.
[ sighs ]
I will not harm any of you
or our father.
I am your brother joseph.
Joseph?
It's joseph.
I can't believe you're here.
How can it be?
Joseph?
I have so much to tell you,
So many questions to ask.
Oh, joseph, can you
ever forgive us?
I already have.
Can you forgive me for thinking
I was some miracle from god?
But you are a miracle.
God sent you to save
our family and all of egypt.
And you did.
Asenath?
Please. I'd like you
to meet my brothers.
[ all ]
welcome. Pleasure to meet you.
You will join me here,
all of you, with your families.
Look!
I see him! There he is!
It's him! There he is!
Joseph!
Father.
Father! Father!
Father!
Joseph.
My boy. My boy.
[ all murmuring ]
Your mother prayed
this day would come,
That we'd all be
together again as a family.
It's a miracle.
Yes, father.
It is a miracle.
[ man ]
oh, you know
better than I
you know
the way
I've let go
the need to know why
I'll take what answers
you supply
you know better than I