Overview

A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.

Cast

Rachel Weisz

Hypatia

Max Minghella

Davus

Oscar Isaac

Orestes

Ashraf Barhom

Ammonius

Michael Lonsdale

Theon

Rupert Evans

Synesius

Homayoun Ershadi

Aspasius