Drama
United States of America
One Night with the King is a 2006 historical drama film based on the novel Hadassah: One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen. The film stars Tiffany Dupont as Esther, Luke Goss as King Xerxes, and John Rhys-Davies as Haman, the prime minister who seeks to destroy all Jews in the Persian Empire.
The film depicts how Esther, a Jewish orphan girl living in Persia during the reign of King Xerxes, is chosen by the king to be his new queen after he banishes his previous queen for disobedience. Esther uses her beauty and intelligence to gain the king's favor and soon discovers a plot by Haman to exterminate all Jews in the Persian Empire. With the help of her cousin Mordecai, Esther risks her own life to reveal her true identity to the king and thwart Haman's evil plans.
One Night with the King features stunning costumes and sets that transport viewers to ancient Persia. The film also incorporates elements of romance, adventure, and action as Esther navigates the dangerous intrigue of the Persian court and fights to save her people from genocide.
While the film takes a few liberties with the biblical account of Esther's story, it remains faithful to the overall narrative and themes of heroism, courage, and faithfulness to God. One Night with the King is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of Queen Esther and the celebration of Purim.
