In ancient Egypt, an edict by the Pharaoh demands the death of all Hebrew male infants to prevent a rise in the population of slaves. A desperate Hebrew mother places her baby in a basket and sets him adrift on the Nile to save his life. This baby is discovered by the Pharaoh's wife, who names him Moses and raises him as her own alongside her son, Ramses. Growing up, Moses and Ramses develop a close bond, though Moses is unaware of his true heritage.

As young men, Moses and Ramses are set on paths of leadership, with Ramses being groomed to succeed his father as Pharaoh and Moses as his chief architect and confidant. A chance encounter with his true biological sister, Miriam, reveals Moses’ Hebrew origins, setting in motion a profound inner turmoil. Struggling with this revelation and a growing sense of injustice against the Hebrews, Moses' life takes a turn as he begins to question his identity and the foundations of his royal privilege.