The Penitent Thief

The Penitent Thief tells the story of the two nameless men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross on that fateful day. The Penitent Thief is an epic tale that begins with the journey of the Magi and their chance encounter with young Dismas and his brother Jotham at the manger in Bethlehem. Soon after, the young brothers suffer a horrific tragedy that leads them to be taken in by a gang of violent thieves. There they meet Gestas, another young man who will share their fate. Together, on their journey to the cross, they will try to escape their destiny. But first, they must survive a merciless Roman centurion who threatens to unleash terrible revenge upon them. Along the way, they often cross paths with Jesus and other influential biblical figures. But they soon discover there is no escape from the brutal end that awaits everyone at Golgotha.