The Nativity Story (2006)
Oscar Isaac: Joseph
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Quotes
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Joseph : If I claim this child as mine, it will be lying. I would have broken a law laid down by God.
Mary : I would never ask you to lie.
Joseph : If I say this child is not mine, they will ask what I'm going to do. If I accuse you...
Mary : There is a will for this child greater than my fear of what they may do.
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Joseph : [Villagers are glaring and glancing sullenly at them as they leave] They're going to miss us.
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Joseph : "And you shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who will save his people from their sins." I know. Mary, God showed me. An angel came to me in my dream.
Mary : You believe me?
Joseph : I believe you. The child will need a father. I will declare him as my own.
Mary : People will not look at you the same. They will not look at us the same.
Joseph : You are my wife. I am your husband. That is all anyone need know.
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Mary : You've never really told me of your dream.
Joseph : My dream?
[pause, he is teasing her and also contemplating his response]
Joseph : No.
Mary : Please, tell me.
Joseph : An angel came to me. He told me the child within you had been conceived by the Holy Spirit and that I should not be afraid.
Mary : Are you afraid?
Joseph : Yes.
[laughing]
Joseph : Are you?
Mary : Yes. Do you ever wonder when we'll know?
Joseph : Know what?
Mary : When he is more than just a child. Will it be something he says? A look in his eyes?
Joseph : I wonder if I will even be able to teach him anything.
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[a man tries to steal their money]
Joseph : What comes with us, stays with us.
