Kingdom Of Heaven(2005) -
With the Christian army destroyed, Balian is left to defend Jerusalem against Saladin's massive siege. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Balian uses his engineering skills to hold the city walls for three days. Realizing the city cannot be held indefinitely, Balian negotiates a surrender with Saladin. In a final act of honor, Saladin grants safe passage to all inhabitants, allowing Balian, Sibylla, and the remaining citizens to leave for Christian lands. Return to France
On the journey to Jerusalem, Godfrey is fatally wounded and knights Balian, charging him to protect the helpless and work toward a "kingdom of conscience". After a shipwreck leaves him as the sole survivor, Balian arrives in Jerusalem and is quickly drawn into the city's complex religious and political power struggles. A Fragile Peace in Jerusalem Kingdom of Heaven(2005)
The story begins in 1184 France. Balian (Orlando Bloom), a humble blacksmith, is mourning the recent suicide of his wife following the death of their child. His life changes when Baron Godfrey of Ibelin (Liam Neeson), a veteran Crusader, reveals himself as Balian's father and invites him to seek redemption in the Holy Land. After Balian kills a corrupt local priest who mocked his late wife, he joins his father’s troupe. With the Christian army destroyed, Balian is left