SAMUEL is Macky’s father, a successful silversmith. A warm, friendly
and wise man, he was born Jewish, but later was drawn to the Friends
of Jesus, and it’s been a difficult path. Because of the war they’re
fighting in Jerusalem with the zealots, the Romans are suspicious of
nearly all the religious minorities within their Empire. So Samuel and
the Friends of Jesus exist in secret. When the Roman vice begins to
tighten, Samuel is forced to make a difficult decision: should he sit
back and reap the profits of his successful small business, or should he
risk everything by working with the rebel underground, and helping
the Friends?
DIANA is Macky’s mother. A dressmaker,
poised and glamorous, Diana would have
been content to ply her trade and take care
of her husband and son - but both Samuel
and Macky have chosen a more dangerous
path, which, at first, Diana rejects. But soon,
Diana’s humanity - and her love for her
family - wins out, and she, too, helps the
rebel movement.
S
amuel
D
iana
4
1
How much of
my time...my life,
must I give?
No Sir...
No rebels here.
