"The Nativity Story" (opening Dec. 1) tells the story of Mary and Joseph in the months leading up to, and just after, the miraculous birth of Jesus. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke ("Thirteen"), the film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes ("Whale Rider") as Mary, Oscar Isaac ("Guerrilla") as Joseph, and Shoreh Aghdashloo ("House of Sand and Fog") as Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.