1 00:00:10,221 --> 00:00:11,724 I'm here looking for my uncle lab an. 2 00:00:11,858 --> 00:00:13,359 - He's my father. - Cousin! 3 00:00:15,197 --> 00:00:17,076 An eligible bachelor! 4 00:00:17,100 --> 00:00:19,047 What a man! I love him! 5 00:00:19,071 --> 00:00:20,984 You take my daughter's hand in marriage. 6 00:00:21,008 --> 00:00:23,890 Will you marry me... Rachel? 7 00:00:23,914 --> 00:00:24,992 You've broken my heart. 8 00:00:25,016 --> 00:00:27,263 You cannot love him like I do. 9 00:00:27,287 --> 00:00:29,001 Perhaps there's a way to keep them here 10 00:00:29,025 --> 00:00:30,427 for another seven years. 11 00:00:30,595 --> 00:00:32,207 She did this to trap me! 12 00:00:32,231 --> 00:00:33,677 In the eyes of the world, Leah and I are married. 13 00:00:33,701 --> 00:00:35,413 Swear you won't treat her as your real wife. 14 00:00:35,437 --> 00:00:37,050 It'll just be you and me. 15 00:00:37,074 --> 00:00:39,111 Jacob, we're going to have a son. 16 00:00:55,945 --> 00:00:57,582 Good, Leah! 17 00:00:59,219 --> 00:01:00,297 Push! One more! 18 00:01:00,321 --> 00:01:03,704 Good, Leah! 19 00:01:03,728 --> 00:01:04,939 A little more! 20 00:01:04,963 --> 00:01:06,843 I know, I know. 21 00:01:06,867 --> 00:01:08,947 The baby is the fruit of your sister's deception, 22 00:01:08,971 --> 00:01:10,316 but here we are. 23 00:01:10,340 --> 00:01:13,222 No, no, it's not the babe's fault. 24 00:01:13,246 --> 00:01:15,326 I shall still be a loving aunt. 25 00:01:19,158 --> 00:01:21,171 That's my son. 26 00:01:21,195 --> 00:01:23,499 A hearty arrival into this world. 27 00:01:23,634 --> 00:01:26,139 If you're staying away for me, you don't have to. 28 00:01:26,273 --> 00:01:28,119 This is important. 29 00:01:28,143 --> 00:01:29,622 You're certain? 30 00:01:29,646 --> 00:01:32,585 Yes. Go be a father. 31 00:01:47,214 --> 00:01:49,418 His name's Reuben. 32 00:01:51,089 --> 00:01:52,759 Reuben. 33 00:02:03,313 --> 00:02:06,285 This is the happiest day of my life. 34 00:02:22,819 --> 00:02:25,968 Jacob promised Rachel that nothing would alter 35 00:02:25,992 --> 00:02:27,896 their love or life together. 36 00:02:28,030 --> 00:02:29,308 You be good for your mother. 37 00:02:29,332 --> 00:02:34,986 But my life was realized the moment our child was born. 38 00:02:35,010 --> 00:02:41,155 My dreams came into focus... As hers began to fade. 39 00:02:41,256 --> 00:02:43,159 I felt her pain. 40 00:02:58,323 --> 00:03:01,471 Hour by hour, day by day, 41 00:03:01,495 --> 00:03:05,213 Jacob and I spun towards one another 42 00:03:05,237 --> 00:03:08,644 until we were one. 43 00:03:21,269 --> 00:03:27,691 Lord, bless my son Reuben on his first birthday. 44 00:03:27,715 --> 00:03:31,690 Make him strong, to live a life in your service. 45 00:04:02,184 --> 00:04:03,721 What a talent? 46 00:04:07,194 --> 00:04:08,531 What are you making? 47 00:04:08,664 --> 00:04:10,944 - A toy for Reuben. - Aww! 48 00:04:10,968 --> 00:04:12,437 That's most kind, sister, 49 00:04:12,538 --> 00:04:15,912 when it must be hard to see Jacob and Leah's closeness. 50 00:04:16,079 --> 00:04:18,292 Yes, they are looking quite the happy little family. 51 00:04:18,316 --> 00:04:19,729 I've hardly noticed. 52 00:04:19,753 --> 00:04:21,489 Besides, they have a child together. 53 00:04:21,590 --> 00:04:24,170 It's impossible for them to not share a closeness. 54 00:04:24,194 --> 00:04:25,640 But it's me Jacob loves. 55 00:04:25,664 --> 00:04:28,003 It's my tent where he spends his nights. 56 00:04:28,136 --> 00:04:29,682 She's getting rather testy. 57 00:04:30,642 --> 00:04:32,411 Perhaps her monthly friend is visiting. 58 00:04:32,512 --> 00:04:34,926 Move away! Move away! 59 00:04:37,021 --> 00:04:38,232 Here. 60 00:04:38,256 --> 00:04:41,204 I call upon my household gods 61 00:04:41,228 --> 00:04:44,569 to bless my beautiful grandchild. 62 00:04:45,304 --> 00:04:50,247 And I brought one for you to place upon your hearth. 63 00:04:50,381 --> 00:04:54,197 Reuben has been blessed already 64 00:04:54,221 --> 00:04:56,435 by Jacob's god, the lord himself. 65 00:04:56,459 --> 00:04:58,673 Your daughter understands. 66 00:04:58,697 --> 00:05:01,102 My god is very important to me. 67 00:05:01,236 --> 00:05:03,349 Our god. 68 00:05:03,373 --> 00:05:05,878 I believe in him too. 69 00:05:06,045 --> 00:05:06,856 Yeah. 70 00:05:06,880 --> 00:05:09,552 Yes, our god. 71 00:05:10,755 --> 00:05:13,627 And my descendants shall continue in our faith. 72 00:05:16,867 --> 00:05:19,314 These households gods were handed down to me 73 00:05:19,338 --> 00:05:22,478 from my father to his father before that. 74 00:05:22,612 --> 00:05:25,092 Please don't take offense. 75 00:05:25,116 --> 00:05:27,521 I know you mean well. 76 00:05:32,866 --> 00:05:35,905 How can I take offense when you have given me 77 00:05:36,038 --> 00:05:38,954 the most perfect grandson? 78 00:05:40,781 --> 00:05:43,587 He has brought so much joy to my life. 79 00:05:47,361 --> 00:05:49,407 Clever Reuben. 80 00:05:49,431 --> 00:05:51,636 He'll be playing with us next. 81 00:05:58,049 --> 00:05:59,194 Good boy. 82 00:05:59,218 --> 00:06:01,322 You won't be gone too long? 83 00:06:01,456 --> 00:06:04,428 Only a few weeks, I imagine. 84 00:06:04,562 --> 00:06:06,743 There's quite a handful of merchants to trade with 85 00:06:06,767 --> 00:06:09,616 along the main road who have interest in our wool. 86 00:06:09,640 --> 00:06:11,409 Well, I hope your brothers and the Shepherds 87 00:06:11,510 --> 00:06:13,346 you're traveling with keep you safe. 88 00:06:13,479 --> 00:06:15,818 I would come were it not for Reuben. 89 00:06:20,093 --> 00:06:22,541 I was thinking. 90 00:06:22,565 --> 00:06:25,981 When I return, it might be high time 91 00:06:26,005 --> 00:06:29,445 for me to focus my efforts less on family business 92 00:06:29,546 --> 00:06:31,683 and more on starting a family with you. 93 00:06:31,817 --> 00:06:33,687 Yes, we do need to move faster 94 00:06:33,821 --> 00:06:36,268 if you're to bear my next 11 children. 95 00:06:36,292 --> 00:06:38,997 Yes, your magical 12. 96 00:06:50,420 --> 00:06:52,099 Zilpah. 97 00:06:52,123 --> 00:06:54,796 Good night. 98 00:07:04,282 --> 00:07:07,822 They're like little stars. 99 00:07:07,955 --> 00:07:11,338 Reminds me of the vision I had on my way to harran, 100 00:07:11,362 --> 00:07:14,612 when I saw the angels. 101 00:07:14,636 --> 00:07:16,840 They were far away. 102 00:07:18,777 --> 00:07:21,382 Ethereal, difficult to behold with the eye, 103 00:07:21,516 --> 00:07:25,691 but at the same time, bright and beautiful. 104 00:07:26,426 --> 00:07:29,842 I wish I could've seen it. 105 00:07:29,866 --> 00:07:32,079 I remember when you told us that story 106 00:07:32,103 --> 00:07:33,683 the first time we met. 107 00:07:33,707 --> 00:07:38,884 I was so impressed that god himself had spoken to you. 108 00:07:41,957 --> 00:07:44,137 I haven't heard the lord's voice in a long time, 109 00:07:44,161 --> 00:07:47,544 but I often reach out to the memory of that vision 110 00:07:47,568 --> 00:07:50,650 in difficult moments. 111 00:07:50,674 --> 00:07:53,623 You're a man of deep faith. 112 00:07:53,647 --> 00:07:55,617 It's what drew me to you. 113 00:08:01,797 --> 00:08:03,475 I've lost track of time. I should leave. 114 00:08:03,499 --> 00:08:05,604 Must you? 115 00:08:06,873 --> 00:08:09,120 You know Rachel wouldn't appreciate me 116 00:08:09,144 --> 00:08:10,155 tarrying in your tent. 117 00:08:10,179 --> 00:08:15,323 Playing family with you, spending time together, 118 00:08:15,457 --> 00:08:17,828 our late-night conversations. 119 00:08:19,632 --> 00:08:23,105 Sometimes I wonder if you might not love me too. 120 00:08:27,180 --> 00:08:28,392 Leah, it's not what you think. 121 00:08:28,416 --> 00:08:34,639 I... I love... I love the life that you have given me. 122 00:08:34,663 --> 00:08:36,933 Should that not be enough? 123 00:08:49,358 --> 00:08:52,173 Husband! 124 00:08:52,197 --> 00:08:53,399 Miss me? 125 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:55,747 You have no idea! 126 00:08:55,771 --> 00:08:57,908 Let's go make a baby then. 127 00:09:14,074 --> 00:09:17,715 Two cycles and still not pregnant. 128 00:09:17,849 --> 00:09:20,019 Guess we'll have to keep trying. 129 00:09:24,028 --> 00:09:25,163 What? 130 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:30,508 There's no pleasant way to tell you this. 131 00:09:30,675 --> 00:09:31,886 But when you were gone a few months ago, 132 00:09:31,910 --> 00:09:35,694 I spent a night with your sister. 133 00:09:35,718 --> 00:09:37,888 And now she's pregnant. 134 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:06,245 Are you ever going to forgive me? 135 00:10:08,684 --> 00:10:10,129 It's been a week, Rachel, and you've hardly said 136 00:10:10,153 --> 00:10:10,997 two words to me. 137 00:10:11,021 --> 00:10:12,801 Do you think that's sufficient time 138 00:10:12,825 --> 00:10:15,741 to stop being angry when I am to be cruelly reminded 139 00:10:15,765 --> 00:10:17,601 for the next nine months of your indiscretion 140 00:10:17,735 --> 00:10:20,349 every time I look at Leah's swollen belly? 141 00:10:20,373 --> 00:10:21,819 It is not an indiscretion! 142 00:10:21,843 --> 00:10:23,445 Leah is also my wife! 143 00:10:23,546 --> 00:10:24,916 This is not what we agreed on. 144 00:10:25,017 --> 00:10:26,419 The agreement to act as if Leah 145 00:10:26,520 --> 00:10:27,498 isn't a part of this family? 146 00:10:27,522 --> 00:10:29,969 It doesn't work! 147 00:10:29,993 --> 00:10:32,599 You are the love of my life, Rachel. 148 00:10:32,732 --> 00:10:35,069 It hurts me to hurt you. 149 00:10:35,170 --> 00:10:38,476 But the truth is, I care for Leah too. 150 00:10:38,577 --> 00:10:40,590 She is the mother of my child! 151 00:10:40,614 --> 00:10:41,783 Soon to be children. 152 00:10:41,916 --> 00:10:44,464 How she must have manipulated you. 153 00:10:44,488 --> 00:10:47,662 Fallen into your arms, sobbing over her loneliness, 154 00:10:47,795 --> 00:10:48,806 going on about how I've wronged her! 155 00:10:48,830 --> 00:10:51,244 She has rights too as my wife. 156 00:10:51,268 --> 00:10:53,883 And I can no longer pretend that she doesn't exist, 157 00:10:53,907 --> 00:10:55,118 or that we are not truly married 158 00:10:55,142 --> 00:10:58,859 when we share so many intimate moments together as parents. 159 00:10:58,883 --> 00:11:00,162 You can't possibly understand. 160 00:11:00,186 --> 00:11:03,125 Why won't I understand? Because I'm not a mother? 161 00:11:10,541 --> 00:11:11,786 What are you doing? 162 00:11:11,810 --> 00:11:13,790 There's only one way to fix this problem. 163 00:11:13,814 --> 00:11:16,351 I clearly have a lot of catching up to do. 164 00:11:20,494 --> 00:11:22,196 Hey. 165 00:11:41,001 --> 00:11:43,674 With each child born to Jacob and I, 166 00:11:43,808 --> 00:11:46,054 my life grew Fuller and Fuller. 167 00:11:46,078 --> 00:11:48,349 I had everything Rachel wanted. 168 00:11:48,482 --> 00:11:54,428 My sister was always strong, sure, unshakeable. 169 00:11:58,269 --> 00:12:02,010 But she was bending under the weight of disappointment. 170 00:12:07,154 --> 00:12:09,925 Reuben, would you come help me in the kitchen? 171 00:12:12,197 --> 00:12:16,839 And one can only bend so much before one breaks. 172 00:12:44,829 --> 00:12:47,033 What is it? What's wrong? 173 00:12:50,239 --> 00:12:54,290 Jacob, please give me children or I shall die. 174 00:12:54,314 --> 00:12:59,935 It's been six years! I can't bear it any longer! 175 00:12:59,959 --> 00:13:02,731 We're trying everything we can. 176 00:13:02,832 --> 00:13:04,978 - I want this so badly too... - do you? 177 00:13:05,002 --> 00:13:06,381 Because you seem perfectly content 178 00:13:06,405 --> 00:13:08,886 to have an entire brood of my sister's children! 179 00:13:08,910 --> 00:13:11,148 How can you say such a thing? 180 00:13:11,282 --> 00:13:14,732 I am desperate to have a child with you! 181 00:13:14,756 --> 00:13:16,267 But am I in the place of god, 182 00:13:16,291 --> 00:13:17,838 who has chosen to deny you a babe? 183 00:13:17,862 --> 00:13:19,899 No, you're the one who has denied me a chance 184 00:13:20,066 --> 00:13:21,879 to catch up with Leah! 185 00:13:21,903 --> 00:13:23,874 It is painful enough that you can't stop sleeping 186 00:13:24,007 --> 00:13:26,111 with my sister, but she seems to become pregnant 187 00:13:26,212 --> 00:13:28,793 when you even cast an eye upon her! 188 00:13:28,817 --> 00:13:30,162 You asked for 12 children. 189 00:13:30,186 --> 00:13:33,493 You already have eight and none of them are by me! 190 00:13:34,061 --> 00:13:37,968 Then tell me, Rachel, what would you have me do? 191 00:13:39,270 --> 00:13:42,410 Stop bedding my sister or I will stop bedding you. 192 00:13:46,485 --> 00:13:49,935 The serpent approached Eve and told her to eat 193 00:13:49,959 --> 00:13:55,680 of the fruit of knowledge, that her eyes shall open, 194 00:13:55,704 --> 00:13:58,042 and she'll know good from evil. 195 00:14:00,146 --> 00:14:03,419 But I must leave you in suspense. 196 00:14:03,553 --> 00:14:05,524 It is time for sleep. 197 00:14:08,864 --> 00:14:12,772 Come on, my sons. 198 00:14:12,906 --> 00:14:16,680 My bed grows cold these days, husband. 199 00:14:16,813 --> 00:14:19,060 Keep me company tonight. 200 00:14:19,084 --> 00:14:21,723 I would, but I can't. 201 00:14:22,290 --> 00:14:26,164 Your sister had me swear that I would no longer visit your tent. 202 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:29,204 Be patient, Leah. 203 00:14:42,798 --> 00:14:45,369 Look what Reuben found, sister. 204 00:14:47,875 --> 00:14:49,821 - Are those mandrakes? - Yes. 205 00:14:49,845 --> 00:14:51,424 And it's said that mandrake roots, 206 00:14:51,448 --> 00:14:54,998 when made into a tea, can help those struggling to conceive. 207 00:14:55,022 --> 00:14:57,426 I've heard of such a rare root. 208 00:14:58,997 --> 00:15:00,843 Give it here. 209 00:15:00,867 --> 00:15:02,079 I see. 210 00:15:02,103 --> 00:15:04,250 You're after something. 211 00:15:04,274 --> 00:15:07,046 What will you have in exchange then? 212 00:15:08,684 --> 00:15:10,997 One night with Jacob. 213 00:15:11,021 --> 00:15:14,562 You want me to trade Jacob for your son's mandrakes? 214 00:15:14,663 --> 00:15:17,844 What's one night for something that could give you the babe 215 00:15:17,868 --> 00:15:21,107 that you've wanted above all else? 216 00:15:25,952 --> 00:15:28,990 Fine. One night. 217 00:15:33,700 --> 00:15:36,539 Hello, husband. 218 00:15:36,640 --> 00:15:40,022 Don't be alarmed. 219 00:15:40,046 --> 00:15:41,959 Rachel knows. 220 00:15:41,983 --> 00:15:44,254 She and I made an arrangement. 221 00:16:01,656 --> 00:16:03,903 Sister. 222 00:16:03,927 --> 00:16:07,300 I must speak with you. 223 00:16:07,401 --> 00:16:10,439 I'm not quite sure how to say this. 224 00:16:12,978 --> 00:16:14,648 I am with child again. 225 00:16:17,655 --> 00:16:19,825 Again? 226 00:16:19,959 --> 00:16:22,674 Then you won. 227 00:16:22,698 --> 00:16:24,602 Another babe. 228 00:16:26,404 --> 00:16:28,051 My little gamble with the mandrakes 229 00:16:28,075 --> 00:16:30,547 did not work so well for me. 230 00:16:31,883 --> 00:16:34,221 God favors you indeed. 231 00:16:34,387 --> 00:16:36,802 I'm sorry. I cannot imagine 232 00:16:36,826 --> 00:16:38,606 the pain that you must be in. 233 00:16:38,630 --> 00:16:42,379 Please don't pretend to feel sorry for me. 234 00:16:42,403 --> 00:16:44,685 I know my failures must be a great joy to you. 235 00:16:44,709 --> 00:16:46,454 They are not. 236 00:16:46,478 --> 00:16:49,928 I... I have borne Jacob many children. 237 00:16:49,952 --> 00:16:51,956 I'm content. 238 00:16:52,089 --> 00:16:53,302 Being a mother of a large family 239 00:16:53,326 --> 00:16:55,773 is all I've wanted for a long time. 240 00:16:55,797 --> 00:16:58,903 How wonderful for you. 241 00:16:59,004 --> 00:17:02,052 My dear sister, I have had quite enough 242 00:17:02,076 --> 00:17:06,060 of this rivalry over the years. 243 00:17:06,084 --> 00:17:08,590 This child shall be my last. 244 00:17:11,028 --> 00:17:13,976 Your last? 245 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:16,782 Really? 246 00:17:16,806 --> 00:17:18,977 Yes, Rachel. 247 00:17:19,110 --> 00:17:21,616 I love you. 248 00:17:21,750 --> 00:17:25,065 Despite everything. 249 00:17:25,089 --> 00:17:28,529 Two sisters, one heart. Remember? 250 00:17:31,167 --> 00:17:33,883 I wish to see your desires come to fruition too. 251 00:17:33,907 --> 00:17:37,213 I want to see you happy. 252 00:17:43,927 --> 00:17:46,341 Sister... 253 00:17:46,365 --> 00:17:49,079 I don't know if it's possible for me to be with child. 254 00:17:49,103 --> 00:17:52,476 We've tried for so long. 255 00:17:52,578 --> 00:17:55,015 Then let me help. 256 00:17:55,149 --> 00:17:57,965 Woman to woman. 257 00:17:57,989 --> 00:18:00,460 I may have given Jacob his firstborn, 258 00:18:00,594 --> 00:18:04,309 but perhaps you could give him his youngest. 259 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:08,576 A child that would be just as special in his own way. 260 00:18:17,493 --> 00:18:20,165 You have always been self-reliant. 261 00:18:20,266 --> 00:18:22,379 A practical woman. 262 00:18:22,403 --> 00:18:27,948 And you have made your way so far on reason and resilience. 263 00:18:28,082 --> 00:18:34,036 But... sometimes don't you feel that... 264 00:18:34,060 --> 00:18:35,205 There are things on this earth 265 00:18:35,229 --> 00:18:38,178 that cannot be explained by logic alone? 266 00:18:38,202 --> 00:18:39,805 More and more these days. 267 00:18:41,074 --> 00:18:42,945 We must accept that not everything 268 00:18:43,078 --> 00:18:45,650 can be within our control, sister. 269 00:18:47,588 --> 00:18:51,805 The faith in something godly out there, that's... 270 00:18:51,829 --> 00:18:55,680 That's what gives me hope. 271 00:18:55,704 --> 00:18:56,916 Come. 272 00:18:56,940 --> 00:18:59,645 Shall we pray? 273 00:19:10,499 --> 00:19:15,085 Dear lord, I pray for my sister. 274 00:19:15,109 --> 00:19:17,247 That you remember her. 275 00:19:17,380 --> 00:19:20,262 That you open her womb, 276 00:19:20,286 --> 00:19:23,836 giving her what she and your faithful servant Jacob 277 00:19:23,860 --> 00:19:25,196 have so long desired. 278 00:19:35,016 --> 00:19:39,357 Now the only thing to wish for is a healthy and easy pregnancy. 279 00:19:49,979 --> 00:19:51,224 She's looking very pale. 280 00:19:51,248 --> 00:19:53,261 Stay with us. Stay with us. 281 00:19:53,285 --> 00:19:55,031 The baby's nearly here. 282 00:19:55,055 --> 00:19:56,759 I'll fetch some fresh towels. 283 00:19:59,999 --> 00:20:01,034 How is she? 284 00:20:01,168 --> 00:20:02,747 She... she's doing the best that she can, 285 00:20:02,771 --> 00:20:05,853 but, Jacob, our mother died giving birth to Rachel, 286 00:20:05,877 --> 00:20:09,151 and she seems to be experiencing similar difficulties. 287 00:20:09,318 --> 00:20:11,030 I can't lose her. 288 00:20:11,054 --> 00:20:13,024 I can't live without her. 289 00:20:13,191 --> 00:20:15,004 I know. 290 00:20:15,028 --> 00:20:16,131 Me neither. 291 00:20:28,455 --> 00:20:31,203 Sister, you did it! 292 00:20:31,227 --> 00:20:33,332 You did it! 293 00:20:33,466 --> 00:20:35,947 Rachel! Rachel, look! 294 00:20:35,971 --> 00:20:38,185 Please, god, no! 295 00:20:38,209 --> 00:20:40,713 Sister, sister! 296 00:20:52,069 --> 00:20:55,476 Thank god! Thank god! 297 00:21:00,486 --> 00:21:03,458 My youngest son, Joseph. 298 00:21:04,394 --> 00:21:06,464 Now this is the happiest day of my life. 299 00:21:13,914 --> 00:21:15,927 Come on, let's go. 300 00:21:15,951 --> 00:21:17,296 Come on. 301 00:21:17,320 --> 00:21:20,426 I can't tell if father's taking the news well. 302 00:21:20,560 --> 00:21:22,907 He's had a while to prepare himself. 303 00:21:22,931 --> 00:21:25,235 Jacob and I have always planned to leave for can a an 304 00:21:25,369 --> 00:21:26,404 once we're married. 305 00:21:26,539 --> 00:21:28,451 I must say, I am worried. 306 00:21:28,475 --> 00:21:30,547 - You're always worried. - But is it safe? 307 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:33,027 What about Jacob's brother who wanted to kill him? 308 00:21:33,051 --> 00:21:35,432 Has his anger been assuaged? 309 00:21:35,456 --> 00:21:37,469 He could be putting our lives in danger, 310 00:21:37,493 --> 00:21:40,098 our family's lives in danger. 311 00:21:40,232 --> 00:21:41,712 And leaving our home 312 00:21:41,736 --> 00:21:43,773 and everything we've ever known with nothing. 313 00:21:43,906 --> 00:21:47,447 I would never let us leave with nothing. 314 00:21:47,548 --> 00:21:49,828 I told Jacob to negotiate with father. 315 00:21:49,852 --> 00:21:52,432 I've built this family's fortune sheep by sheep, 316 00:21:52,456 --> 00:21:54,470 and we're deserving of our share. 317 00:21:54,494 --> 00:21:56,464 As for Jacob's family, 318 00:21:56,565 --> 00:21:58,779 as you've taught me once, sister, 319 00:21:58,803 --> 00:22:01,384 let me now be the one to remind you. 320 00:22:01,408 --> 00:22:02,911 We must have faith. 321 00:22:05,583 --> 00:22:10,293 We've spoken and your father has been quite accommodating. 322 00:22:10,426 --> 00:22:15,436 Though I must say, it's going to be very hard 323 00:22:15,537 --> 00:22:17,307 to part with my beloved daughters, 324 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:20,790 and, frankly, a tragedy. 325 00:22:20,814 --> 00:22:24,788 To be left at home alone with... those two. 326 00:22:27,359 --> 00:22:29,197 He has even been generous enough 327 00:22:29,330 --> 00:22:31,067 to offer some of the flock. 328 00:22:31,201 --> 00:22:32,671 - Really? - Yes, of course. 329 00:22:32,804 --> 00:22:35,577 I am very well aware that I have only been blessed 330 00:22:35,744 --> 00:22:38,859 with good fortune because of you and Jacob. 331 00:22:38,883 --> 00:22:41,397 But I would like you to go to the flock 332 00:22:41,421 --> 00:22:43,769 and separate out both the speckled 333 00:22:43,793 --> 00:22:47,400 and the spotted sheep and have them for yourselves. 334 00:22:47,534 --> 00:22:49,371 That's a tenth of the herd! 335 00:22:49,505 --> 00:22:51,451 Thank you! That is generous! 336 00:22:51,475 --> 00:22:54,625 No. Speak nothing of it? 337 00:22:54,649 --> 00:22:56,418 What kind of father would I be 338 00:22:56,519 --> 00:23:00,135 if I did not set my children up for success? 339 00:23:00,159 --> 00:23:02,530 Now, here, look. 340 00:23:05,236 --> 00:23:06,481 Here. 341 00:23:06,505 --> 00:23:09,353 What's this? 342 00:23:09,377 --> 00:23:11,582 Take that. Go on. 343 00:23:15,056 --> 00:23:17,995 I don't see a single black or speckled sheep. 344 00:23:18,129 --> 00:23:21,536 No, neither do I. 345 00:23:21,669 --> 00:23:23,381 We did as you said, father. 346 00:23:23,405 --> 00:23:25,152 We separated all the spotted sheep. 347 00:23:25,176 --> 00:23:26,655 And hid them away. 348 00:23:26,679 --> 00:23:28,883 Rachel and Jacob will never find them. 349 00:23:29,016 --> 00:23:31,163 Good, then they won't be taking anything 350 00:23:31,187 --> 00:23:32,734 that is rightfully ours. 351 00:23:32,758 --> 00:23:34,003 And with nothing to their name, 352 00:23:34,027 --> 00:23:37,476 I suspect they won't be leaving harran either. 353 00:23:37,500 --> 00:23:40,382 My father tricked us. We can't let him win. 354 00:23:40,406 --> 00:23:42,352 We have a right to that flock. 355 00:23:42,376 --> 00:23:44,356 I shall go to him and speak true. 356 00:23:44,380 --> 00:23:45,458 That will get us nowhere. 357 00:23:45,482 --> 00:23:47,997 We can't prove anything, and if we accuse him now, 358 00:23:48,021 --> 00:23:50,670 he'll simply come up with another trick. 359 00:23:50,694 --> 00:23:52,531 No, we must bide our time, regrow the flock, 360 00:23:52,664 --> 00:23:53,942 and trick him right back. 361 00:23:53,966 --> 00:23:55,679 But how are we going to rebuild the flock 362 00:23:55,703 --> 00:23:58,274 without any black or speckled sheep to breed with? 363 00:23:58,375 --> 00:24:00,446 Besides, it took me nearly 20 years 364 00:24:00,547 --> 00:24:02,158 to grow my father's herd. 365 00:24:02,182 --> 00:24:04,454 My love, I will find a way. 366 00:24:04,588 --> 00:24:06,033 I don't know how I am so certain, 367 00:24:06,057 --> 00:24:09,564 but I promise you it will not take another 20 years. 368 00:24:11,067 --> 00:24:13,582 Remember, you taught me everything you know 369 00:24:13,606 --> 00:24:15,977 as the best shepherdess in harran. 370 00:24:17,581 --> 00:24:20,987 Even the best shepherdess isn't capable of miracles. 371 00:24:22,056 --> 00:24:23,134 Trust me. 372 00:24:58,495 --> 00:25:00,666 Joseph, wait! 373 00:25:02,170 --> 00:25:03,782 Come, sister, come. 374 00:25:03,806 --> 00:25:08,716 Jacob, you have bred an entire flock out of thin air. 375 00:25:08,850 --> 00:25:10,462 And in only a handful of years. 376 00:25:10,486 --> 00:25:11,598 How? 377 00:25:11,622 --> 00:25:13,969 I took poplar, almond, and plane, 378 00:25:13,993 --> 00:25:16,908 stripped back the bark to expose the white underneath, 379 00:25:16,932 --> 00:25:20,683 then put them in the trough, and set all the white sheep 380 00:25:20,707 --> 00:25:22,477 from your father's flock to drink from it. 381 00:25:22,611 --> 00:25:24,413 And when they would breed, 382 00:25:24,514 --> 00:25:26,485 all of the lambs were spotted and speckled. 383 00:25:26,586 --> 00:25:29,199 An unusual methodology, is it not? 384 00:25:29,223 --> 00:25:30,223 I'd never heard of it. 385 00:25:30,292 --> 00:25:33,666 It was as if I woke up one morning and just knew. 386 00:25:33,799 --> 00:25:36,280 I believe it was god. 387 00:25:36,304 --> 00:25:37,850 He favored us. 388 00:25:37,874 --> 00:25:40,045 You've come a long way from the man who hardly knew 389 00:25:40,146 --> 00:25:41,858 how to milk a cow. 390 00:25:41,882 --> 00:25:44,396 Now that we have our own flock, 391 00:25:44,420 --> 00:25:46,191 how will we take them with us? 392 00:25:46,324 --> 00:25:48,897 Father will never allow it. 393 00:25:49,030 --> 00:25:52,103 That is why we cannot tell your father. 394 00:25:52,236 --> 00:25:53,236 What? 395 00:25:53,338 --> 00:25:55,977 We all just sneak away without even saying good-bye? 396 00:25:56,110 --> 00:25:57,447 Yes, sister. 397 00:25:57,548 --> 00:26:01,387 We must slip away in the night. 398 00:26:15,917 --> 00:26:17,295 - Father... - what? 399 00:26:17,319 --> 00:26:19,734 Father, they're gone. 400 00:26:19,758 --> 00:26:22,472 - Father, they're gone. - No, who... who's gone? 401 00:26:22,496 --> 00:26:23,842 Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. 402 00:26:23,866 --> 00:26:26,748 And all of their children, and the entire camp. 403 00:26:26,772 --> 00:26:28,753 The whole place is empty. 404 00:26:28,777 --> 00:26:31,457 And they've made off with half of our flock. 405 00:26:31,481 --> 00:26:32,660 All the black and spotted sheep. 406 00:26:32,684 --> 00:26:34,822 Leaving us with a very small and weak herd. 407 00:26:34,955 --> 00:26:37,069 They've profited off of us. 408 00:26:37,093 --> 00:26:40,098 They've fooled us, took what was ours right out from under us! 409 00:26:42,738 --> 00:26:45,075 No, they tricked me! 410 00:26:45,176 --> 00:26:47,747 Their own father! 411 00:26:48,783 --> 00:26:51,898 No, we'll go to town. Gather up your men. 412 00:26:51,922 --> 00:26:54,460 We will give chase and take everything back! 413 00:26:54,594 --> 00:26:56,330 By force, if necessary! 414 00:26:56,431 --> 00:26:57,710 Go, get your men! 415 00:26:57,734 --> 00:26:59,036 - Go! - Go! 416 00:27:32,971 --> 00:27:36,043 Why are father's idols hidden in your saddle? 417 00:27:37,914 --> 00:27:41,631 I snuck into his camp before we left and I stole them. 418 00:27:41,655 --> 00:27:42,934 Why? 419 00:27:42,958 --> 00:27:43,936 Our father and brothers will have discovered 420 00:27:43,960 --> 00:27:46,842 our absence by now and are surely giving chase. 421 00:27:46,866 --> 00:27:49,279 When they catch us, and they will catch us, 422 00:27:49,303 --> 00:27:51,818 they'll seize our flocks and send us away empty-handed. 423 00:27:51,842 --> 00:27:54,690 I can't let that happen. 424 00:27:54,714 --> 00:27:57,129 Father is so very attached to the idols, 425 00:27:57,153 --> 00:27:58,833 and our brothers want them for themselves. 426 00:27:58,956 --> 00:28:00,669 This will only antagonize them. 427 00:28:00,693 --> 00:28:03,709 That's exactly what I'm counting on. 428 00:28:03,733 --> 00:28:05,713 Just trust me. 429 00:28:05,737 --> 00:28:09,143 We need a contingency plan, and this is it. 430 00:28:12,115 --> 00:28:15,322 And say nothing of this to Jacob. 431 00:28:32,824 --> 00:28:35,028 Whoa! Whoa! 432 00:28:37,299 --> 00:28:38,936 Here. 433 00:28:42,243 --> 00:28:48,164 Jacob. Jacob, you... you left without saying a word. 434 00:28:48,188 --> 00:28:51,871 You think it's right to take away a man's daughters 435 00:28:51,895 --> 00:28:54,076 like captives of the sword in the night? 436 00:28:54,100 --> 00:28:56,815 You are here to take what is rightfully ours. 437 00:28:56,839 --> 00:28:58,885 How can you say this? 438 00:28:58,909 --> 00:29:00,689 You are the one that cheated me! 439 00:29:00,713 --> 00:29:02,225 If you're speaking of our herd, 440 00:29:02,249 --> 00:29:04,721 then we have a right to every creature that we've taken. 441 00:29:04,822 --> 00:29:07,460 I don't think your brothers or our men 442 00:29:07,561 --> 00:29:08,972 are going to agree with that. 443 00:29:08,996 --> 00:29:10,843 And besides, there is also the matter 444 00:29:10,867 --> 00:29:13,405 of the household idols. 445 00:29:13,506 --> 00:29:16,988 You do know, don't you, that it is a sinful offense 446 00:29:17,012 --> 00:29:18,716 to take a man's gods from him? 447 00:29:18,849 --> 00:29:21,096 Not to mention the familial significance. 448 00:29:21,120 --> 00:29:22,623 Those idols have always been held 449 00:29:22,724 --> 00:29:24,069 - by the leader of our family. - Yes. 450 00:29:24,093 --> 00:29:26,774 I have not taken your precious household gods. 451 00:29:26,798 --> 00:29:28,144 That would be a sin indeed. 452 00:29:28,168 --> 00:29:30,115 Who did it then? 453 00:29:30,139 --> 00:29:32,644 I think you're nothing but a common thief. 454 00:29:32,777 --> 00:29:35,391 Search our belongings yourself, 455 00:29:35,415 --> 00:29:39,768 and if you find anyone here that has stolen your gods, 456 00:29:39,792 --> 00:29:42,138 I swear that they shall not live. 457 00:29:42,997 --> 00:29:46,404 I will hold you to that promise. 458 00:29:54,721 --> 00:29:56,033 Sister, I can hardly breathe. 459 00:29:56,057 --> 00:29:57,669 They're going to find the camel's saddle. 460 00:29:57,693 --> 00:30:02,069 Search the tents! I want those idols found! 461 00:30:07,179 --> 00:30:09,226 This is the last tent in the camp. 462 00:30:09,250 --> 00:30:13,257 It's mine and Rachel's. You won't find them here. 463 00:30:16,865 --> 00:30:17,776 There's nothing here, father. 464 00:30:17,800 --> 00:30:19,145 No. 465 00:30:19,169 --> 00:30:23,411 The only place we haven't searched is your persons. 466 00:30:24,715 --> 00:30:25,750 Up. 467 00:30:25,851 --> 00:30:27,630 I'm sorry, father. 468 00:30:27,654 --> 00:30:32,639 Please don't be angry, but I cannot rise before you. 469 00:30:32,663 --> 00:30:35,746 The ways of women are upon me. 470 00:30:37,339 --> 00:30:42,125 No, father, we cannot touch her during her, lunations. 471 00:30:42,149 --> 00:30:44,788 It would be much too unpleasant. 472 00:30:44,921 --> 00:30:47,670 No matter, because we will not be leaving 473 00:30:47,694 --> 00:30:50,442 before the idols turn up. 474 00:30:50,466 --> 00:30:53,539 In the meantime, my sons, round up the livestock. 475 00:30:56,411 --> 00:30:57,980 Come. 476 00:30:59,484 --> 00:31:02,089 Brother, why don't I show you where the sheep are? 477 00:31:02,223 --> 00:31:04,159 You'd be hard-pressed to find them. 478 00:31:10,873 --> 00:31:12,409 Turning into a fine old morning. 479 00:31:14,079 --> 00:31:17,553 I think that I slept rather well for a man on the road. 480 00:31:20,225 --> 00:31:23,465 Well, why are you all so glum? 481 00:31:23,566 --> 00:31:27,148 Shouldn't there be some cheer when one is with family? 482 00:31:27,172 --> 00:31:29,185 Perhaps we would have more cheer, sir, 483 00:31:29,209 --> 00:31:31,157 if you had not overstayed your welcome. 484 00:31:31,181 --> 00:31:34,095 - Father! Father! - Yes? 485 00:31:34,119 --> 00:31:36,133 We were rounding up the livestock when birham fell, 486 00:31:36,157 --> 00:31:37,757 and there they were, the household idols 487 00:31:37,827 --> 00:31:39,139 tumbling out of his pocket! 488 00:31:39,163 --> 00:31:40,441 I never... I didn't... I never touched them. 489 00:31:40,465 --> 00:31:42,402 What? 490 00:31:42,570 --> 00:31:45,008 You're trying to set me up to look bad in father's eyes. 491 00:31:45,109 --> 00:31:48,090 We all know you'd love to be named patriarch of this family 492 00:31:48,114 --> 00:31:50,285 and claim my rightful inheritance! 493 00:31:50,418 --> 00:31:52,934 I have every right to be the patriarch of this family 494 00:31:52,958 --> 00:31:54,804 if father wishes to bequeath me the idols. 495 00:31:54,828 --> 00:31:55,863 I am the eldest son! 496 00:32:02,409 --> 00:32:04,380 I have every right, brother! 497 00:32:05,082 --> 00:32:08,397 You better run, brother, while you still can! 498 00:32:08,421 --> 00:32:11,561 - I'm gonna catch you! - After them! 499 00:32:12,964 --> 00:32:15,469 Come back here! 500 00:32:15,570 --> 00:32:17,239 Get your horses! 501 00:32:18,241 --> 00:32:21,223 What did you say earlier, sir? 502 00:32:21,247 --> 00:32:24,587 That you'd be leaving once the idols were found? 503 00:32:26,157 --> 00:32:29,707 You framed our brother. You were right. 504 00:32:29,731 --> 00:32:32,302 It did antagonize them. 505 00:32:32,469 --> 00:32:35,118 Sister, you have saved our lives. 506 00:32:41,588 --> 00:32:44,469 We made the last of our long-anticipated journey 507 00:32:44,493 --> 00:32:48,235 to Jacob's home, to our new lives. 508 00:32:48,368 --> 00:32:51,407 I'd been afraid that family strife might greet us. 509 00:32:51,508 --> 00:32:56,259 That we'd be met with resentment, anger, and swords. 510 00:32:56,283 --> 00:33:00,367 But what we found was reconciliation and forgiveness, 511 00:33:00,391 --> 00:33:03,440 love with our new family and fresh purpose. 512 00:33:03,464 --> 00:33:06,605 Sister, can you believe it? Canaan. 513 00:33:06,739 --> 00:33:09,052 It's everything I've imagined. 514 00:33:09,076 --> 00:33:11,548 At last, we were home. 515 00:33:21,535 --> 00:33:24,783 Is that how you prevailed over the angel of the lord, father? 516 00:33:24,807 --> 00:33:26,320 It was, Joseph. 517 00:33:26,344 --> 00:33:29,660 We wrestled till the break of day, 518 00:33:29,684 --> 00:33:31,320 when I finally prevailed, 519 00:33:31,421 --> 00:33:33,668 though it did not come without pain. 520 00:33:33,692 --> 00:33:35,438 The man broke my hip. 521 00:33:35,462 --> 00:33:39,904 But still, I didn't let him go until he blessed me. 522 00:33:40,005 --> 00:33:42,151 Your father came face to face with god, 523 00:33:42,175 --> 00:33:43,745 who gave him his new name, Israel. 524 00:33:47,654 --> 00:33:50,401 Rachel and I were content in can a an. 525 00:33:50,425 --> 00:33:55,335 Our sisterhood was strong and so was our family. 526 00:33:55,469 --> 00:33:59,452 But Jacob's dream of 12 sons never faded in my mind. 527 00:33:59,476 --> 00:34:02,382 I could not ignore the desire. 528 00:34:04,855 --> 00:34:06,423 And neither could she. 529 00:34:09,263 --> 00:34:10,866 Why do you have mandrakes? 530 00:34:10,967 --> 00:34:13,247 Are you trying to have another child? 531 00:34:13,271 --> 00:34:16,043 You are, aren't you? 532 00:34:16,177 --> 00:34:21,420 Leah, I've only ever been able to bear one child, 533 00:34:21,521 --> 00:34:23,959 when I have always wanted several. 534 00:34:24,060 --> 00:34:28,110 But I was never blessed. Not like you. 535 00:34:28,134 --> 00:34:30,649 And you're nearly past the ways of women. 536 00:34:30,673 --> 00:34:33,755 If anyone should carry another child, it's me! 537 00:34:33,779 --> 00:34:37,587 Rachel, you nearly died giving birth to Joseph. 538 00:34:37,720 --> 00:34:40,759 You would be risking your life. You can't do it. 539 00:34:40,860 --> 00:34:43,808 I can and I shall. 540 00:34:43,832 --> 00:34:45,344 It would be worth the risk. 541 00:34:45,368 --> 00:34:47,640 Then we shall see who bears the 12th son. 542 00:35:16,030 --> 00:35:17,065 I'm scared. 543 00:35:17,199 --> 00:35:20,782 I'm here. I'm here. 544 00:35:54,541 --> 00:35:57,222 I'm not going to make it, am I? 545 00:35:57,246 --> 00:35:59,827 Please, sister. 546 00:35:59,851 --> 00:36:02,198 Please stay with us. 547 00:36:02,222 --> 00:36:05,228 You were right. 548 00:36:05,361 --> 00:36:10,883 You told me it was too dangerous to have another baby. 549 00:36:10,907 --> 00:36:17,286 I... I let my jealousy get the best of me. 550 00:36:17,419 --> 00:36:23,340 It will haunt me forever if this costs you your life. 551 00:36:23,364 --> 00:36:27,148 I played my part in this too. 552 00:36:27,172 --> 00:36:32,091 But I look at our beautiful family 553 00:36:32,115 --> 00:36:37,903 and my beautiful son, and I think... 554 00:36:37,927 --> 00:36:43,605 It was all worth the sacrifice, wasn't it? 555 00:36:43,739 --> 00:36:49,016 Every tear and every painful moment. 556 00:36:49,149 --> 00:36:53,558 God has a destiny for us all. 557 00:36:55,328 --> 00:36:58,845 I love you. 558 00:36:58,869 --> 00:37:01,006 Two sisters, one heart. 559 00:37:18,274 --> 00:37:21,256 Promise me... 560 00:37:21,280 --> 00:37:24,062 You'll raise my son as if he were your own. 561 00:37:24,086 --> 00:37:28,327 I promise. I promise. 562 00:37:33,505 --> 00:37:36,077 His name is Benjamin. 563 00:37:39,249 --> 00:37:42,255 My youngest and last. 564 00:37:42,356 --> 00:37:44,827 A child of sorrow. 565 00:37:46,096 --> 00:37:48,668 But also strength. 566 00:37:51,775 --> 00:37:55,949 Life is much too short, is it not, my love? 567 00:38:00,224 --> 00:38:02,963 I could have spent eternity with you. 568 00:38:11,615 --> 00:38:14,997 Rachel said god has a plan for each of us, 569 00:38:15,021 --> 00:38:18,427 and that sometimes it would be far too great 570 00:38:18,528 --> 00:38:21,009 for us to understand. 571 00:38:21,033 --> 00:38:23,839 She was right. 572 00:38:44,446 --> 00:38:47,328 Benjamin was always ravenous. 573 00:38:47,352 --> 00:38:48,998 You could never feed that boy enough. 574 00:38:49,022 --> 00:38:51,738 I need to remove my aunt before she tells that awful story again 575 00:38:51,762 --> 00:38:53,230 about how I became violently ill 576 00:38:53,364 --> 00:38:55,077 eating that cursed goat's medicine. 577 00:38:57,205 --> 00:38:59,452 You're supposed to tell stories that will make me more appealing 578 00:38:59,476 --> 00:39:01,313 to my soon-to-be wife, not less. 579 00:39:01,447 --> 00:39:04,687 Let me have my fun. 580 00:39:06,891 --> 00:39:09,429 Aunt, do you... 581 00:39:09,530 --> 00:39:13,280 Do you think mother was watching over our merriment? 582 00:39:13,304 --> 00:39:14,707 I'm sure of it. 583 00:39:16,110 --> 00:39:22,590 Nights like these, I can almost feel her here with us. 584 00:39:24,894 --> 00:39:31,273 I... I brought this with me. 585 00:39:31,406 --> 00:39:34,890 It's all I have of her. 586 00:39:34,914 --> 00:39:36,928 That's not true. 587 00:39:36,952 --> 00:39:39,099 You have her eyes. 588 00:39:39,123 --> 00:39:40,726 You have her smile. 589 00:39:40,860 --> 00:39:45,846 But most of all, you have her courage. 590 00:39:45,870 --> 00:39:50,579 And she would be so proud of the man that you are today. 591 00:39:54,186 --> 00:39:55,889 Son. 592 00:39:57,192 --> 00:39:58,695 It's time. 593 00:40:10,285 --> 00:40:12,298 You outdid yourself. 594 00:40:12,322 --> 00:40:13,734 Rachel would've loved it. 595 00:40:13,758 --> 00:40:16,597 Would she have, or would she have rather been hiding 596 00:40:16,698 --> 00:40:19,445 with the sheep than dealing with all of the gossiping wives 597 00:40:19,469 --> 00:40:21,149 and floral arrangements? 598 00:40:23,612 --> 00:40:26,651 I miss her so much. 599 00:40:28,454 --> 00:40:30,592 I do too. 600 00:40:31,728 --> 00:40:35,669 She would want us to be joyful tonight. 601 00:40:35,803 --> 00:40:41,089 She would tell us that this is exactly as we dreamed, 602 00:40:41,113 --> 00:40:43,451 as god promised. 603 00:40:43,552 --> 00:40:47,025 And that our descendants number as many as the stars. 604 00:40:48,829 --> 00:40:52,345 Maybe not as many as the stars. 605 00:40:52,369 --> 00:40:55,441 Not yet, but one day, they will.