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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:01:33,753 --> 00:01:35,800 King Chulalongkorn: She was the first Englishwoman 2 00:01:35,801 --> 00:01:37,557 I had ever met, 3 00:01:37,625 --> 00:01:40,974 and it seemed to me she knew more about the world than anyone, 4 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:46,340 but it was a world Siam was afraid would consume them. 5 00:01:46,104 --> 00:01:49,998 The monsoon winds had whispered her arrival like a coming storm. 6 00:01:50,710 --> 00:01:55,787 Some welcomed the rain, but others feared a raging flood. 7 00:01:55,863 --> 00:01:58,100 Still, she came, 8 00:01:58,700 --> 00:02:01,648 unaware of the suspicion that preceded her. 9 00:02:01,718 --> 00:02:05,940 But it wasn't until years later that I began to appreciate how brave she was. 10 00:02:06,500 --> 00:02:08,722 And how alone she must've felt. 11 00:02:10,132 --> 00:02:11,758 An Englishwoman, 12 00:02:11,829 --> 00:02:14,217 the fiirst I'd ever met. 13 00:02:15,988 --> 00:02:17,875 [Shouting ln Siamese] 14 00:02:29,715 --> 00:02:32,584 Mother, come look. I think they've killed someone! 15 00:02:32,657 --> 00:02:34,315 Louis, do take care about the railing, honey. 16 00:02:34,385 --> 00:02:36,207 Beebe, Moonshee, gather your things. 17 00:02:36,274 --> 00:02:38,248 It's time we went ashore now. Come on, Louis. 18 00:02:38,321 --> 00:02:41,616 I still think that we should wait until someone from the palace arrives. 19 00:02:41,681 --> 00:02:43,917 Yes, well, if they were coming, they would've been here already. 20 00:02:43,984 --> 00:02:47,115 - Besides, the ship is leaving. - My point exactly. 21 00:02:52,719 --> 00:02:54,791 Good-bye, Mrs. Leonowens. Uh, watch your step. 22 00:02:58,126 --> 00:02:59,817 Louis? 23 00:02:59,886 --> 00:03:01,511 [Arguing ln Siamese] 24 00:03:03,694 --> 00:03:04,970 Louis. 25 00:03:05,370 --> 00:03:06,760 Pardon me. 26 00:03:06,829 --> 00:03:09,163 Louis, come along, darling. 27 00:03:09,229 --> 00:03:10,984 - Mother? - Yes? 28 00:03:11,530 --> 00:03:13,834 Why does this king need you if nobody here speaks English? 29 00:03:13,900 --> 00:03:16,500 Because the ways of England are the ways of the world. 30 00:03:16,760 --> 00:03:17,985 It's a wise man who knows that. 31 00:03:21,963 --> 00:03:23,751 Memsahib, 32 00:03:23,820 --> 00:03:26,536 in less than an hour the Newcastle sails, 33 00:03:26,602 --> 00:03:28,969 not to return for another month. 34 00:03:29,340 --> 00:03:31,816 Tonight, we shall all sleep in our own beds in our own home, I promise. 35 00:03:31,882 --> 00:03:34,337 Ah, madam, madam, madam, a carriage? Where, a carriage? 36 00:03:34,410 --> 00:03:37,192 Wait, wait. Ah... 37 00:03:37,258 --> 00:03:39,167 [Stumbling ln Siamese] 38 00:03:42,250 --> 00:03:43,519 This way, darling. This way. Come on. 39 00:04:06,860 --> 00:04:08,933 What do you suppose he's like, this King Mongkut, hmm? 40 00:04:08,997 --> 00:04:11,201 Now, I've heard that people used to be forbidden 41 00:04:11,269 --> 00:04:12,610 to even look at his face. 42 00:04:12,676 --> 00:04:14,815 They revere him as a god. 43 00:04:14,885 --> 00:04:16,292 You mean like Jesus? 44 00:04:16,357 --> 00:04:17,950 No, hardly. But I suppose 45 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:19,613 if he wishes his son to be tutored 46 00:04:19,684 --> 00:04:21,910 in the ways of the west, then... 47 00:04:21,156 --> 00:04:22,978 I should be quite honored. 48 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:25,890 But why couldn't he just send him to London? 49 00:04:25,956 --> 00:04:29,210 Then you wouldn't have the chance to learn Siamese, now, would you? 50 00:04:54,150 --> 00:04:56,765 Gracious me! Are we sure this is the right road? 51 00:04:59,700 --> 00:05:00,894 How would we know? 52 00:05:00,959 --> 00:05:03,130 If you are not the lead elephant, 53 00:05:03,198 --> 00:05:06,231 the scenery never changes. 54 00:05:32,891 --> 00:05:35,280 Mother, look at those statues. 55 00:05:44,857 --> 00:05:46,744 [Soldiers Drilling] 56 00:06:23,727 --> 00:06:24,905 Mem Leonowens, kawrub. 57 00:06:24,975 --> 00:06:26,829 Mrs. Leonowens, 58 00:06:26,894 --> 00:06:29,980 His Excellency Chao Phya Kralahome, 59 00:06:29,166 --> 00:06:32,264 the prime minister of Siam. 60 00:06:32,334 --> 00:06:34,636 [Speaking Siamese] 61 00:06:36,845 --> 00:06:39,332 Have you any friends in Bangkok, sir? 62 00:06:39,405 --> 00:06:42,274 No. I know no one here. 63 00:06:47,148 --> 00:06:48,740 Sir is married? 64 00:06:50,600 --> 00:06:51,740 A widow. 65 00:06:51,147 --> 00:06:52,740 Can you please explain to me 66 00:06:52,811 --> 00:06:54,210 why you call me "sir"? 67 00:06:54,910 --> 00:06:55,978 Women do not stand 68 00:06:56,430 --> 00:06:58,344 in the presence of His Excellency. 69 00:06:58,410 --> 00:07:00,614 [Interpreter Speaking Siamese] 70 00:07:03,690 --> 00:07:06,821 How long are you in possession of dead husband? 71 00:07:09,161 --> 00:07:10,568 23 months. 72 00:07:11,881 --> 00:07:13,910 How did he die? 73 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:16,330 Can you please convey to His Excellency 74 00:07:16,104 --> 00:07:17,184 that my purpose here 75 00:07:17,256 --> 00:07:19,263 is as tutor to the king's eldest son, 76 00:07:19,336 --> 00:07:20,612 that it is not necessary 77 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:22,240 to ask any more personal questions. 78 00:07:22,311 --> 00:07:24,253 Please. 79 00:07:27,687 --> 00:07:29,247 In Siam, sir... 80 00:07:29,319 --> 00:07:30,628 it is custom 81 00:07:30,694 --> 00:07:33,857 to first ask questions ofpersonal nature 82 00:07:33,926 --> 00:07:35,486 to be polite. 83 00:07:36,838 --> 00:07:38,528 [Speaking Siamese] 84 00:07:38,597 --> 00:07:40,539 Mr. Prime Minister, 85 00:07:40,613 --> 00:07:42,914 I meant no disrespect. 86 00:07:42,981 --> 00:07:46,111 However, getting here was something of a challenge. 87 00:07:46,180 --> 00:07:48,635 Sir will be shown to palace quarters. 88 00:07:48,708 --> 00:07:50,683 Mem? 89 00:07:50,755 --> 00:07:52,184 I beg your pardon? 90 00:07:52,260 --> 00:07:55,642 The king promised us a home outside the palace walls. 91 00:07:56,867 --> 00:07:58,655 It's what was agreed upon. 92 00:07:59,779 --> 00:08:01,753 In Siam, sir, 93 00:08:01,826 --> 00:08:03,103 you will learn 94 00:08:03,171 --> 00:08:06,553 everything has its own time. 95 00:08:06,626 --> 00:08:08,600 [Monks Chanting Sutras] 96 00:08:13,570 --> 00:08:15,904 Don't bother unpacking, Moonshee. It's only for one night. 97 00:08:15,968 --> 00:08:17,910 We shall all be settled to our satisfaction, 98 00:08:17,984 --> 00:08:20,285 or we'll be leaving as soon as possible. 99 00:08:20,353 --> 00:08:21,978 Thought we didn't have any money. 100 00:08:22,480 --> 00:08:23,324 That is correct. but at the moment, 101 00:08:23,391 --> 00:08:25,278 I do not need to be reminded ofthat. 102 00:08:27,720 --> 00:08:28,981 [Chanting] 103 00:08:30,655 --> 00:08:32,727 Sounds like we're living in a beehive. 104 00:08:32,798 --> 00:08:34,740 In the morning, I shall go directly to the king. 105 00:08:34,814 --> 00:08:37,596 A monarch who refuses to keep his word is uncivilized, unenlightened, 106 00:08:37,662 --> 00:08:38,938 and, frankly, ungrateful. 107 00:08:39,500 --> 00:08:40,761 There are principles at stake here. 108 00:08:40,829 --> 00:08:42,738 Having a proper British household with some privacy 109 00:08:42,813 --> 00:08:44,275 is one of them. 110 00:08:44,349 --> 00:08:46,771 I don't think Siam agrees with you, Memsahib. 111 00:08:46,845 --> 00:08:49,528 Mother, how can it be a proper household? 112 00:08:49,597 --> 00:08:52,510 You haven't lived in England since you were a little girl, 113 00:08:52,124 --> 00:08:53,815 and I've never been there at all. 114 00:08:53,884 --> 00:08:55,575 India is British, Louis. 115 00:08:55,644 --> 00:08:57,170 That's what being colonized is all about. 116 00:08:59,323 --> 00:09:01,843 Father would've put him right in his place. 117 00:09:01,915 --> 00:09:03,270 I'm very sorry I'm not the man 118 00:09:03,980 --> 00:09:04,308 your fatherwas. 119 00:09:11,993 --> 00:09:14,960 I'm sorry, Louis. 120 00:09:15,330 --> 00:09:18,513 This is a good opportunity for us, hmm? 121 00:09:18,585 --> 00:09:20,690 I shall just... 122 00:09:20,761 --> 00:09:22,865 try to look at the positive side. 123 00:09:22,936 --> 00:09:24,845 Assuming there is one. 124 00:09:24,919 --> 00:09:26,894 Your father would've. 125 00:09:26,968 --> 00:09:28,942 He was a brave man... 126 00:09:29,150 --> 00:09:30,290 wasn't he? 127 00:09:31,127 --> 00:09:32,556 Yes. Very. 128 00:09:33,943 --> 00:09:35,852 And most considerate. 129 00:09:35,927 --> 00:09:38,261 Which is more than I can say for this king. 130 00:09:38,326 --> 00:09:39,536 Shall we go find your bed? 131 00:09:39,606 --> 00:09:40,533 Yeah. 132 00:10:07,666 --> 00:10:09,608 [Woman Keening] 133 00:10:52,780 --> 00:10:55,627 Kralahome: Unfortunate your meeting so delayed, sir. 134 00:10:55,692 --> 00:10:58,823 King's obligation reach into every corner ofSiam. 135 00:10:58,891 --> 00:11:00,200 Anna: Well, it has given me the time 136 00:11:00,267 --> 00:11:01,925 to think of many things, Your Excellency, 137 00:11:01,995 --> 00:11:03,108 including why you pretended 138 00:11:03,179 --> 00:11:04,553 not to speak English. 139 00:11:04,619 --> 00:11:07,400 I have learned it wise to be cautious. 140 00:11:07,115 --> 00:11:09,122 Then I will assume that our speaking now 141 00:11:09,194 --> 00:11:10,917 is a great step forward. 142 00:11:10,986 --> 00:11:13,637 Best not to assume too much. 143 00:11:13,706 --> 00:11:14,633 Hmm. 144 00:11:14,697 --> 00:11:16,737 When presented to His Majesty, 145 00:11:16,810 --> 00:11:18,566 you and son 146 00:11:18,634 --> 00:11:22,810 will remember to touch forehead to floor. 147 00:11:22,153 --> 00:11:24,160 Your Excellency, although we have become 148 00:11:24,233 --> 00:11:25,759 better acquainted with your customs, 149 00:11:25,832 --> 00:11:28,549 we have certainly not forgotten our own. 150 00:11:28,616 --> 00:11:30,820 Then how will you greet him? 151 00:11:30,888 --> 00:11:32,862 With the utmost respect. 152 00:11:32,935 --> 00:11:36,330 [Man Speaking French] 153 00:11:45,894 --> 00:11:47,836 Mother, are those men 154 00:11:47,909 --> 00:11:50,691 - speaking French? - Yes? 155 00:11:50,757 --> 00:11:53,539 Apparently, a warship's run aground where it shouldn't have. 156 00:12:11,650 --> 00:12:13,984 [Speaking Siamese] 157 00:12:16,610 --> 00:12:18,813 Leroi vous remercie, monsieur. 158 00:12:30,144 --> 00:12:32,697 It appears sir must wait 159 00:12:32,768 --> 00:12:35,352 to meet His Majesty another day. 160 00:12:36,760 --> 00:12:40,142 No. I do not think so. Come along. 161 00:12:40,215 --> 00:12:41,492 Kralahome: Mem Leonowens. 162 00:12:41,559 --> 00:12:43,533 Mem Leonowens! 163 00:12:43,606 --> 00:12:44,533 Mem, wait! 164 00:12:44,599 --> 00:12:45,526 Please! 165 00:12:46,998 --> 00:12:48,623 Your Majesty... 166 00:12:48,694 --> 00:12:50,516 I am Anna Leonowens. I'm a school-- 167 00:12:50,581 --> 00:12:51,956 - Stop! - Aah! 168 00:12:53,525 --> 00:12:54,867 Who? Who? 169 00:12:54,933 --> 00:12:56,460 Kralahome: Your Majesty, 170 00:12:56,533 --> 00:12:59,860 Mem Anna Leonowens and son Louis. 171 00:13:01,620 --> 00:13:02,831 Anna: Your Majesty... 172 00:13:02,901 --> 00:13:05,720 we have been kept waiting for nearly 3 weeks. 173 00:13:05,140 --> 00:13:06,546 And although I appreciate 174 00:13:06,612 --> 00:13:08,815 that you have issues of...great importance, 175 00:13:08,883 --> 00:13:11,870 I would imagine that your son's education would be far more-- 176 00:13:11,155 --> 00:13:12,464 Silence! 177 00:13:32,528 --> 00:13:33,837 You... 178 00:13:33,904 --> 00:13:35,820 are teacher? 179 00:13:35,152 --> 00:13:36,810 Yes, Your Majesty, I am. 180 00:13:52,750 --> 00:13:55,783 You do not look sufficient of age 181 00:13:55,853 --> 00:13:57,958 for scientific teaching. 182 00:13:58,290 --> 00:13:59,555 How many years have you? 183 00:14:01,964 --> 00:14:03,524 Enough to know that age and wisdom 184 00:14:03,596 --> 00:14:05,865 do not necessarily go hand in hand, Your Majesty. 185 00:14:05,932 --> 00:14:07,623 I doubt you would say same 186 00:14:07,692 --> 00:14:10,474 for being bold and English. 187 00:14:10,540 --> 00:14:12,579 They are rather inseparable, I'm afraid. 188 00:14:15,819 --> 00:14:18,666 His Majesty has not dismissed you. Follow him! 189 00:14:21,980 --> 00:14:24,481 Come along, Louis. Up, up, up. Quickly. 190 00:14:34,281 --> 00:14:35,873 Anna: Uh, pardon me. 191 00:14:35,944 --> 00:14:36,872 Pardon me. 192 00:14:39,800 --> 00:14:41,540 You articulate logical answer 193 00:14:41,127 --> 00:14:42,916 under pressure, Mem Leonowens. 194 00:14:42,983 --> 00:14:44,509 That is very kind of you, Your Majesty. 195 00:14:44,583 --> 00:14:48,773 But irritating superior attitude, King find most unbeautiful. 196 00:14:48,839 --> 00:14:50,661 However, it will serve you well, 197 00:14:50,726 --> 00:14:52,680 given decision I now make. 198 00:14:52,134 --> 00:14:53,956 First impressions can often be very misleading. 199 00:14:54,220 --> 00:14:56,509 Along with my eldest son... 200 00:14:58,501 --> 00:15:01,119 you shall now teach all my children. 201 00:15:01,189 --> 00:15:02,498 Come. 202 00:15:11,876 --> 00:15:13,567 [Children Playing] 203 00:15:14,691 --> 00:15:16,862 King Mongkut: The royal family. 204 00:15:16,931 --> 00:15:18,687 23 wives... 205 00:15:18,754 --> 00:15:20,859 42 concubines... 206 00:15:20,930 --> 00:15:23,101 58 offspring, 207 00:15:23,170 --> 00:15:25,591 and 10 more on the way. 208 00:15:25,666 --> 00:15:27,800 Each one unique, 209 00:15:27,740 --> 00:15:29,594 each one my hope for the future. 210 00:15:34,913 --> 00:15:36,800 I understand your surprise. 211 00:15:36,864 --> 00:15:39,350 Not as many as emperor ofChina, 212 00:15:39,105 --> 00:15:41,439 but he did not spend half of life 213 00:15:41,504 --> 00:15:42,747 in monastery. 214 00:15:42,816 --> 00:15:44,823 King making up for lost time. 215 00:15:46,495 --> 00:15:48,437 Mother, what's a concubine? 216 00:15:48,511 --> 00:15:49,754 Shh. 217 00:15:49,822 --> 00:15:51,764 [Gong Sounds] 218 00:16:08,540 --> 00:16:10,200 Presenting original pupil 219 00:16:10,770 --> 00:16:11,986 and heir apparent 220 00:16:12,600 --> 00:16:13,815 Prince Chulalongkorn. 221 00:16:13,884 --> 00:16:15,738 This, my son, 222 00:16:15,803 --> 00:16:17,800 is your new teacher. 223 00:16:17,148 --> 00:16:19,995 It is a great honor, Your Highness. 224 00:16:35,929 --> 00:16:37,838 He doesn't look too happy about it. 225 00:17:00,245 --> 00:17:02,481 This is a necessary and practical gift 226 00:17:02,550 --> 00:17:03,760 I give to you, 227 00:17:03,830 --> 00:17:06,448 and you must never forget to honor 228 00:17:06,517 --> 00:17:07,945 your renowned teacher 229 00:17:08,210 --> 00:17:10,890 Mem Anna Leonowens. 230 00:17:10,964 --> 00:17:13,360 Ahem! Uh... 231 00:17:13,108 --> 00:17:14,963 [Speaking Siamese] 232 00:17:23,763 --> 00:17:26,381 Oh. Must not forget head wife 233 00:17:26,451 --> 00:17:28,392 the Lady Thiang. 234 00:17:28,466 --> 00:17:29,895 It is my pleasure 235 00:17:29,970 --> 00:17:32,555 that you help make her fine scholar also. 236 00:17:32,626 --> 00:17:34,153 Lady Thiang. 237 00:17:34,226 --> 00:17:36,364 Welcome, Mem teacher. 238 00:17:37,489 --> 00:17:38,950 Prince... 239 00:17:39,250 --> 00:17:40,105 Thongkon Yai. 240 00:17:41,553 --> 00:17:43,756 Prince Suk Sawat. 241 00:17:46,575 --> 00:17:49,445 Princess Kannika Kaeo. 242 00:17:52,655 --> 00:17:54,629 [Laughter] 243 00:17:54,703 --> 00:17:56,775 and Princess Fa-ying. 244 00:17:56,846 --> 00:17:59,497 I'm not princess. I'm monkey! 245 00:17:59,566 --> 00:18:01,704 Ha ha! My deepest apologies. 246 00:18:01,774 --> 00:18:03,148 [Speaks Siamese] 247 00:18:06,125 --> 00:18:08,678 I study her in English myself. 248 00:18:09,869 --> 00:18:10,883 Well, Your Majesty, 249 00:18:10,957 --> 00:18:13,542 I am most flattered by your welcome, 250 00:18:13,612 --> 00:18:15,946 and I find the opportunity to be in school 251 00:18:16,120 --> 00:18:17,605 an exciting one. 252 00:18:17,676 --> 00:18:20,425 Such devotion to progress is to be commended. 253 00:18:20,491 --> 00:18:22,630 [Coughs] 254 00:18:23,947 --> 00:18:26,816 Reform is vital for my country's survival. 255 00:18:26,890 --> 00:18:30,851 As tiny feet change, so, too, will Siam. 256 00:18:30,923 --> 00:18:34,850 But being in a country with so many unique customs, 257 00:18:34,921 --> 00:18:37,736 If l am to raise my son to be like his father, 258 00:18:37,801 --> 00:18:39,688 which I very much hope he will be, 259 00:18:39,753 --> 00:18:42,819 then I must feel free to follow our own traditions. 260 00:18:42,889 --> 00:18:45,703 As a father, I understand. 261 00:18:45,768 --> 00:18:48,670 Good. Then His Majesty will appreciate 262 00:18:48,744 --> 00:18:50,532 why having a home outside the palace walls 263 00:18:50,600 --> 00:18:52,421 is of such great importance to us. 264 00:18:52,488 --> 00:18:54,659 A home which... had been promised, 265 00:18:54,727 --> 00:18:57,182 but so far has not been provided. 266 00:18:59,686 --> 00:19:01,280 It is my pleasure 267 00:19:01,940 --> 00:19:02,784 that you live in the palace. 268 00:19:05,734 --> 00:19:07,873 But it is not mine, Your Majesty. 269 00:19:12,549 --> 00:19:16,575 You do not set conditions of your employment. 270 00:19:16,645 --> 00:19:17,888 And you shall obey! 271 00:19:20,484 --> 00:19:21,858 May I respectfully remind His Majesty 272 00:19:21,924 --> 00:19:24,858 that I am not his servant, but his guest! 273 00:19:27,619 --> 00:19:30,117 A guest who's paid. 274 00:19:31,973 --> 00:19:34,450 Education begins tomorrow. 275 00:19:35,621 --> 00:19:38,784 He sounds absolutely dreadful, ifyou ask me. 276 00:19:38,852 --> 00:19:41,405 Did unnerve me, I must say. 277 00:19:41,476 --> 00:19:42,850 Louis: Moonshee, 278 00:19:42,916 --> 00:19:45,469 why does the king have so manywives? 279 00:19:45,540 --> 00:19:47,579 That is an excellent question... 280 00:19:47,651 --> 00:19:48,993 foryour mother. 281 00:19:51,587 --> 00:19:52,993 Mother... 282 00:19:53,590 --> 00:19:54,619 I heard you, Louis. 283 00:19:55,778 --> 00:19:57,883 Well, uh... Siam is a monarchy, 284 00:19:57,954 --> 00:19:59,100 just like England, 285 00:19:59,740 --> 00:20:00,983 and one way that a royal family 286 00:20:01,570 --> 00:20:02,720 maintains its control 287 00:20:02,145 --> 00:20:03,771 in the face ofwar and disease 288 00:20:03,841 --> 00:20:07,255 is to have as many children as possible. 289 00:20:07,328 --> 00:20:08,986 So he needs a lot ofwives 290 00:20:09,560 --> 00:20:10,463 to take care ofthem. 291 00:20:10,528 --> 00:20:12,917 A keen observation, darling. 292 00:20:12,992 --> 00:20:14,780 Time for bed. Come give us a kiss. 293 00:20:16,895 --> 00:20:18,586 Does he love all of them? 294 00:20:20,639 --> 00:20:21,849 In a way. 295 00:20:21,918 --> 00:20:23,609 Like you loved father? 296 00:20:25,726 --> 00:20:27,668 Things are very different here, Louis. 297 00:20:27,742 --> 00:20:29,913 Even love. 298 00:20:29,982 --> 00:20:31,411 Go on. Off to bed. 299 00:20:35,645 --> 00:20:37,685 Mother, why doesn't Queen Victoria 300 00:20:37,757 --> 00:20:38,902 have a lot of husbands? 301 00:20:39,997 --> 00:20:41,458 Together: Good night, Louis. 302 00:21:35,574 --> 00:21:38,770 Presenting royal school, sir. 303 00:21:51,859 --> 00:21:53,386 Is anything wrong, sir? 304 00:21:53,459 --> 00:21:54,507 No. No, no. 305 00:21:54,579 --> 00:21:55,985 Nothing at all, Lady Thiang. 306 00:21:56,500 --> 00:21:57,577 Louis, 307 00:21:57,651 --> 00:21:59,505 that'll be your desk. 308 00:22:07,441 --> 00:22:09,808 Yes. Well, I suppose class is now in session. 309 00:22:09,873 --> 00:22:11,662 Sit down. 310 00:22:16,848 --> 00:22:18,921 Greetings, Mem Leonowens. 311 00:22:20,880 --> 00:22:22,767 My father wish to give sir this 312 00:22:22,831 --> 00:22:25,449 to put on path of good teaching. 313 00:22:25,519 --> 00:22:26,795 Well, I shall... 314 00:22:26,862 --> 00:22:28,651 certainly bear that in mind, Your Highness. 315 00:22:28,719 --> 00:22:30,955 Uh, may I complimentyou on your English? 316 00:22:36,973 --> 00:22:38,533 Siam... 317 00:22:38,605 --> 00:22:39,914 population 6 million, 318 00:22:39,981 --> 00:22:43,942 spreading across 49 bountiful provinces, 319 00:22:44,130 --> 00:22:46,729 from Burma in west to Cambodia in east. 320 00:22:46,796 --> 00:22:49,479 Presided over by King Maha Mongkut, 321 00:22:49,548 --> 00:22:50,725 Iord oflife, 322 00:22:50,796 --> 00:22:54,910 whose strength and power reach everywhere. 323 00:22:54,155 --> 00:22:56,391 Not in my house, they don't. 324 00:22:57,834 --> 00:22:59,111 Son of teacher is forgetting 325 00:22:59,179 --> 00:23:00,837 I am son of King. 326 00:23:00,906 --> 00:23:02,760 Son of teacher couldn't care less. 327 00:23:02,826 --> 00:23:05,127 You will sit somewhere else. 328 00:23:05,194 --> 00:23:06,601 I will not. 329 00:23:06,665 --> 00:23:08,901 Louis, remember what I told you. 330 00:23:08,969 --> 00:23:10,344 I'm sorry, Mother, 331 00:23:10,409 --> 00:23:11,423 but he started it. 332 00:23:11,497 --> 00:23:13,701 In my country, man never tell woman 333 00:23:13,769 --> 00:23:15,427 he is sorry about anything. 334 00:23:15,497 --> 00:23:16,577 Ever. 335 00:23:16,648 --> 00:23:18,688 If you had father, you would know that. 336 00:23:18,760 --> 00:23:19,905 You don't have a father! 337 00:23:19,976 --> 00:23:20,958 You have a map! 338 00:23:21,320 --> 00:23:22,373 Louis. 339 00:23:22,439 --> 00:23:23,933 Is forbidden to touch royalty! 340 00:23:24,700 --> 00:23:25,698 I didn't touch you! I shoved you! 341 00:23:25,767 --> 00:23:27,430 Why don'tyou get one ofyour slaves 342 00:23:27,111 --> 00:23:28,930 to shove me back?! 343 00:23:31,974 --> 00:23:33,697 [Children Yelling] 344 00:23:36,710 --> 00:23:38,401 Anna: Let me through. Excuse me. 345 00:23:38,470 --> 00:23:39,418 Stop. Stop. 346 00:23:39,494 --> 00:23:40,803 That's enough. That's enough. 347 00:24:48,957 --> 00:24:50,134 Why? 348 00:24:53,884 --> 00:24:57,331 Prince insult memory of boy's father. 349 00:25:21,849 --> 00:25:25,678 Louis: 997...998... 350 00:25:25,751 --> 00:25:28,686 999... 351 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:30,647 1 ,000. 352 00:25:30,711 --> 00:25:31,856 Finished. 353 00:25:31,927 --> 00:25:33,585 You may go home. 354 00:25:33,655 --> 00:25:35,378 Aren't you coming? 355 00:25:35,446 --> 00:25:36,908 Not until Prince Chulalongkorn 356 00:25:36,982 --> 00:25:38,771 finishes his task. 357 00:25:58,676 --> 00:26:00,650 [Dishes Clattering] 358 00:26:11,580 --> 00:26:12,520 I'm sorry, Lady Thiang, 359 00:26:12,594 --> 00:26:13,641 but supper will have to wait. 360 00:26:13,714 --> 00:26:16,145 The prince has not yet been dismissed. 361 00:26:19,888 --> 00:26:21,895 His Majesty, King Mongkut, 362 00:26:21,968 --> 00:26:23,790 afraid school teacher might get hungry 363 00:26:23,855 --> 00:26:25,349 during long night ahead. 364 00:26:25,423 --> 00:26:27,943 He send food...for one. 365 00:26:37,582 --> 00:26:40,484 Why does my father humble me? 366 00:26:40,558 --> 00:26:42,467 Well, he wants what's best for you. 367 00:26:42,541 --> 00:26:44,679 For the moment, that includes me. 368 00:26:44,749 --> 00:26:45,676 Why? 369 00:26:48,716 --> 00:26:51,170 Most people do not see the world as it is. 370 00:26:51,840 --> 00:26:53,320 They see it as they are. 371 00:26:53,388 --> 00:26:55,460 And a good king needs a broaderview. 372 00:26:56,683 --> 00:26:59,584 [Woman Lamenting] 373 00:27:02,506 --> 00:27:04,295 Stay here, Your Highness. 374 00:27:16,361 --> 00:27:18,532 [Woman Crying] 375 00:27:32,902 --> 00:27:35,400 [Crying Continues] 376 00:27:35,110 --> 00:27:37,200 [Crying] 377 00:27:45,861 --> 00:27:48,828 What is that smell? 378 00:28:01,859 --> 00:28:04,160 She has been chained outside for 6 weeks. 379 00:28:04,226 --> 00:28:05,982 And all because she tried to buy her own freedom? 380 00:28:06,500 --> 00:28:07,643 Mem Leonowens, 381 00:28:07,714 --> 00:28:10,910 JaoJom Manda Ung is daughter of very influential family. 382 00:28:10,978 --> 00:28:12,952 Yes, and when La-ore offered her the money, 383 00:28:13,250 --> 00:28:15,414 she took it. Her mistress took it. 384 00:28:15,490 --> 00:28:17,529 And then she accused her of ingratitude 385 00:28:17,601 --> 00:28:18,975 and chained her like an animal 386 00:28:19,400 --> 00:28:20,567 where the prince and I found her last night. 387 00:28:20,641 --> 00:28:22,910 Heir to throne must never be involved 388 00:28:22,976 --> 00:28:24,634 in issue of bond-servant. 389 00:28:24,704 --> 00:28:26,743 It will resolve itself in time. 390 00:28:26,815 --> 00:28:28,590 Like my house? 391 00:28:28,127 --> 00:28:30,102 You are learning. 392 00:29:39,574 --> 00:29:42,705 I've been been doing much thinking, Mem teacher 393 00:29:42,774 --> 00:29:44,781 on why some in this life are masters, 394 00:29:44,854 --> 00:29:47,243 IikeJaoJom Manda Ung, 395 00:29:47,317 --> 00:29:48,943 and others, slaves. 396 00:29:49,130 --> 00:29:52,361 Well, that is something that you need to ask your father. 397 00:29:52,437 --> 00:29:54,739 But you are teacher. 398 00:29:54,805 --> 00:29:55,852 Teach. 399 00:30:02,291 --> 00:30:03,600 Um... 400 00:30:09,139 --> 00:30:10,764 This was written by an American woman, 401 00:30:10,834 --> 00:30:13,255 Harriet Beecher Stowe, who asked the same question. 402 00:30:13,330 --> 00:30:14,791 Perhaps you should read her, 403 00:30:14,866 --> 00:30:16,557 and then we might continue our discussion. 404 00:30:20,881 --> 00:30:22,768 A woman? 405 00:30:22,833 --> 00:30:24,491 Yes. 406 00:30:26,737 --> 00:30:28,973 "Uncle Tom's Cabin. " 407 00:30:30,416 --> 00:30:32,410 I shall read it at once, Mem. 408 00:32:15,651 --> 00:32:16,828 Anna: Come along, Louis. 409 00:32:19,714 --> 00:32:20,728 Quickly, darling. 410 00:32:20,802 --> 00:32:22,809 Don't want to be late for school. 411 00:32:30,784 --> 00:32:34,777 Were you not commanded to leave slave issue alone? 412 00:32:34,848 --> 00:32:36,473 Your Excellency, 413 00:32:36,543 --> 00:32:38,965 I'm fully prepared to obey His Majesty's commands 414 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:41,428 within the obligation of my duties. 415 00:32:41,503 --> 00:32:44,153 Beyond that, I promise no obedience. 416 00:32:44,223 --> 00:32:46,524 You will follow! 417 00:33:11,769 --> 00:33:13,940 La-ore purchased her freedom once, Your Majesty. 418 00:33:14,900 --> 00:33:16,595 And I believe, had I given this woman my ring first, 419 00:33:16,665 --> 00:33:18,600 she would have simply taken it 420 00:33:18,720 --> 00:33:20,406 and continued to hold La-ore captive. 421 00:33:20,472 --> 00:33:22,960 King's commitment to noble families 422 00:33:23,320 --> 00:33:24,854 must not be compromised. 423 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:29,760 In your letter confirming my employment, Your Majesty, 424 00:33:29,143 --> 00:33:31,379 you claimed you wanted Siam to take its place 425 00:33:31,447 --> 00:33:33,730 among the nations of the modern world. 426 00:33:33,143 --> 00:33:34,484 You spoke of building something 427 00:33:34,550 --> 00:33:35,794 greater than yourself, 428 00:33:35,862 --> 00:33:38,447 a country where no man is above the law. 429 00:33:38,518 --> 00:33:40,120 Which is why I chose to come here. 430 00:33:44,597 --> 00:33:47,979 School teacher has outstanding memory. 431 00:34:02,963 --> 00:34:05,352 Kralahome... 432 00:34:05,427 --> 00:34:09,387 if you would please honor Jao Jom Manda Ung 433 00:34:09,458 --> 00:34:11,345 with an explanation of the law. 434 00:35:04,939 --> 00:35:05,953 [Splash] 435 00:35:25,769 --> 00:35:27,197 Why did you interfere? 436 00:35:30,856 --> 00:35:32,960 My conscience demanded it. 437 00:35:33,310 --> 00:35:35,551 In boys' fisticuffs? 438 00:35:35,623 --> 00:35:37,630 I beg your pardon? 439 00:35:37,703 --> 00:35:42,176 I suppose since you must be both mother and father to son, 440 00:35:42,247 --> 00:35:44,701 tendency to overprotect is strong. 441 00:35:46,790 --> 00:35:48,862 Louis can fend for himself, Your Majesty. 442 00:35:48,933 --> 00:35:51,380 It was your son I was protecting. 443 00:35:51,109 --> 00:35:53,476 Thank you for the supper. 444 00:35:53,541 --> 00:35:55,548 Although I do not think it was necessary. 445 00:35:55,621 --> 00:35:56,798 I know my son. 446 00:35:56,868 --> 00:35:58,973 You would still be there. 447 00:35:59,440 --> 00:36:02,240 Perhaps. But then my point 448 00:36:02,308 --> 00:36:04,729 would have been made, Your Majesty, not yours. 449 00:36:04,803 --> 00:36:06,297 I am King. 450 00:36:06,371 --> 00:36:08,956 Yes, and I am his school teacher. 451 00:36:09,270 --> 00:36:11,394 Which lesson do you think he learned? 452 00:36:11,458 --> 00:36:12,767 To respect his classmates 453 00:36:12,834 --> 00:36:15,834 or to fear his father? 454 00:36:19,874 --> 00:36:23,451 Husband must have been very understanding. 455 00:36:27,297 --> 00:36:29,238 My husband was never threatened 456 00:36:29,312 --> 00:36:31,199 by my ideas or my opinions. 457 00:36:33,344 --> 00:36:36,856 And because I am also such, I will allow you 458 00:36:36,927 --> 00:36:40,309 to always stand upright in my presence, 459 00:36:40,383 --> 00:36:44,441 providing head shall never be higher than mine. 460 00:36:46,654 --> 00:36:48,923 Thank you, Your Majesty. 461 00:36:56,861 --> 00:36:58,803 Your Majesty, 462 00:36:58,877 --> 00:37:00,731 I believe there's been enough insult 463 00:37:00,796 --> 00:37:02,706 caused by this woman... 464 00:37:02,780 --> 00:37:07,188 who believes herself to be the equal of a man. 465 00:37:07,260 --> 00:37:11,536 Not the equal of a man, Chao Phya... 466 00:37:11,611 --> 00:37:13,553 the equal of a king. 467 00:37:28,889 --> 00:37:33,558 I make this for you tomorrow. 468 00:37:33,624 --> 00:37:34,868 Why, thank you, Fa-ying. 469 00:37:34,936 --> 00:37:36,758 It's beautiful. 470 00:37:36,824 --> 00:37:39,541 These are monkeys at summer palace. 471 00:37:39,608 --> 00:37:41,680 Oh, and this must beyou. 472 00:37:41,751 --> 00:37:43,507 Well, I shall hang it on my wall at home. 473 00:37:43,575 --> 00:37:46,542 I'll make another for you yesterday. 474 00:37:47,862 --> 00:37:49,650 Then I shall wait for it tomorrow. 475 00:37:54,293 --> 00:37:55,373 Lady Thiang. 476 00:37:55,445 --> 00:37:56,787 Good morning, Mem Leonowens. 477 00:37:56,853 --> 00:37:58,282 This is Lady Tuptim. 478 00:37:58,356 --> 00:38:00,909 She's new in palace, also like yourself. 479 00:38:00,980 --> 00:38:02,889 [Greets ln Siamese] 480 00:38:02,964 --> 00:38:05,931 I wish... 481 00:38:06,400 --> 00:38:08,240 also to learn writing of English 482 00:38:08,307 --> 00:38:13,489 to--to please His Majesty, King Mongkut. 483 00:38:13,555 --> 00:38:15,726 Yes, well, certainly. 484 00:38:15,794 --> 00:38:18,696 But I should hope that it would please Lady Tuptim as well. 485 00:38:25,457 --> 00:38:26,886 And this is for you. 486 00:38:55,822 --> 00:38:59,204 Make sure all of your books are open. 487 00:38:59,277 --> 00:39:02,212 Who knows the next letter in the alphabet after " E"? 488 00:39:02,285 --> 00:39:03,233 Pupils: " F." 489 00:39:03,309 --> 00:39:05,578 " F." 490 00:39:07,372 --> 00:39:09,259 Who can tell me which words start with " F"? 491 00:39:49,656 --> 00:39:51,696 King Mongkut: Fa-ying loves the river. 492 00:39:51,769 --> 00:39:53,230 Hmm? 493 00:39:53,304 --> 00:39:55,311 Yes, she told me all about her journey to Ayudyha. 494 00:39:55,384 --> 00:39:57,555 How it is the center of the universe. 495 00:39:57,624 --> 00:40:01,649 It is home to ancient ones and their many legends. 496 00:40:01,719 --> 00:40:03,606 I told her that in England we have Camelot. 497 00:40:03,671 --> 00:40:06,736 And a big round table. 498 00:40:06,806 --> 00:40:08,595 Yes, that's right. 499 00:40:08,662 --> 00:40:10,549 Everyone should have legends, I think. 500 00:40:10,614 --> 00:40:11,956 It allows us to dream. 501 00:40:12,220 --> 00:40:15,764 You're an interesting mix of fact and fancy. 502 00:40:15,829 --> 00:40:19,473 I suppose it's because I'm always surrounded by children. 503 00:40:19,541 --> 00:40:23,315 Teaching theyoung is fulfilling endeavorment. 504 00:40:23,380 --> 00:40:25,519 I didn't have a choice, really. 505 00:40:28,628 --> 00:40:31,148 Buddhists believe all life is suffering. 506 00:40:31,219 --> 00:40:33,488 Take away pain of husband's death, 507 00:40:33,554 --> 00:40:35,496 takes away Mem's chance to grow. 508 00:40:37,939 --> 00:40:39,400 I might have preferred a different lesson. 509 00:40:39,474 --> 00:40:40,554 Yes. 510 00:40:40,626 --> 00:40:42,863 But unique opportunity to change world 511 00:40:42,930 --> 00:40:45,318 would have passed to someone else. 512 00:40:53,616 --> 00:40:54,630 Louis. 513 00:40:54,704 --> 00:40:57,551 Do try and stay in the boat, darling. 514 00:40:57,616 --> 00:41:00,136 Yesterday he asked me about your flag 515 00:41:00,208 --> 00:41:01,669 and the significance of the white elephant. 516 00:41:01,744 --> 00:41:02,791 I had no answer. 517 00:41:02,863 --> 00:41:05,990 Louis Leonowens. 518 00:41:12,206 --> 00:41:13,449 Uh, yes, Your Majesty? 519 00:41:13,517 --> 00:41:15,175 I am teacher now. 520 00:41:17,325 --> 00:41:18,503 The flag of Siam. 521 00:41:18,573 --> 00:41:20,612 - Red is for? - Courage. 522 00:41:20,685 --> 00:41:22,660 - White? - Compassion. 523 00:41:22,733 --> 00:41:25,602 The white elephant is Siam's most rare 524 00:41:25,676 --> 00:41:27,498 and honored creature. 525 00:41:27,564 --> 00:41:29,603 Perhaps onjourney to rice festival, 526 00:41:29,676 --> 00:41:31,170 we will all see one. 527 00:41:31,244 --> 00:41:33,186 Rice festival? 528 00:41:33,260 --> 00:41:34,568 Louis: Mother! 529 00:41:34,635 --> 00:41:35,747 Mother, look! 530 00:41:36,810 --> 00:41:39,144 There's Moonshee and Beebe. 531 00:41:39,211 --> 00:41:42,505 King Mongkut: I trust you will find ample space 532 00:41:42,570 --> 00:41:45,635 for engaging in English traditions, 533 00:41:45,705 --> 00:41:48,940 even for growing of roses. 534 00:41:48,170 --> 00:41:50,112 Out of curiosity, 535 00:41:50,185 --> 00:41:51,712 is this because of our agreement, 536 00:41:51,785 --> 00:41:53,857 or are you simply trying to get rid of me? 537 00:41:55,785 --> 00:41:58,686 Yes. 538 00:42:08,263 --> 00:42:10,150 Moonshee: A little soap and water, 539 00:42:10,214 --> 00:42:12,101 and we will have a fine house, Mem. 540 00:42:14,726 --> 00:42:16,548 Shall I make us some tea? 541 00:42:17,797 --> 00:42:19,226 Yes, that would be lovely. 542 00:42:48,578 --> 00:42:50,944 [Boatmen Chant] 543 00:42:57,569 --> 00:43:00,285 Tuptim: I remember my first rice festival. 544 00:43:00,352 --> 00:43:02,905 People come from everywhere to see King. 545 00:43:02,976 --> 00:43:06,837 He bless all crops, and it began to rain. 546 00:43:06,911 --> 00:43:08,798 I think he was a god. 547 00:43:11,295 --> 00:43:12,756 And now? 548 00:43:14,334 --> 00:43:16,571 He is also a man. 549 00:43:18,334 --> 00:43:19,578 Well... 550 00:43:19,646 --> 00:43:22,809 I feel very fortunate that we were invited. 551 00:43:22,877 --> 00:43:25,659 One cannot see Siam's beauty 552 00:43:25,725 --> 00:43:28,824 Iiving in Bangkok, Mem. 553 00:43:28,893 --> 00:43:30,834 Mountains are so green, 554 00:43:30,908 --> 00:43:33,790 and the skies are more blue 555 00:43:33,148 --> 00:43:35,155 than even your eyes. 556 00:43:35,227 --> 00:43:37,747 I must find Louis. 557 00:43:37,819 --> 00:43:39,794 Louis? 558 00:43:41,510 --> 00:43:42,294 Louis? 559 00:43:45,723 --> 00:43:46,705 Louis? 560 00:43:50,100 --> 00:43:51,766 May I ask a favor, Mem? 561 00:43:51,834 --> 00:43:53,360 Yes, certainly. 562 00:43:54,841 --> 00:43:57,775 To send this. 563 00:43:57,849 --> 00:44:02,671 I wish family to know how happy I am here with King. 564 00:44:02,744 --> 00:44:04,435 I'll tell Moonshee to find a messenger straightaway. 565 00:44:04,504 --> 00:44:06,446 Thank you. 566 00:44:06,520 --> 00:44:07,468 Mem? 567 00:44:08,983 --> 00:44:10,739 May I ask a question? 568 00:44:10,807 --> 00:44:11,821 Yes. 569 00:44:11,895 --> 00:44:14,928 How did husband die? 570 00:44:16,630 --> 00:44:18,735 In my arms, actually. 571 00:44:22,710 --> 00:44:25,459 How did Mem survive? 572 00:44:27,957 --> 00:44:29,812 Just as you will, 573 00:44:29,877 --> 00:44:33,800 one awful day at a time. 574 00:44:43,539 --> 00:44:46,408 Teacher, Louis is teasing me! 575 00:44:46,483 --> 00:44:49,613 He say in England, coldness fall from sky 576 00:44:49,682 --> 00:44:51,438 Iike tiny feathers. 577 00:44:51,506 --> 00:44:52,913 Why would I lie about snow? 578 00:44:52,977 --> 00:44:54,919 Please, Mem, it is too hot. 579 00:44:54,994 --> 00:44:56,936 Can make some now? 580 00:44:57,100 --> 00:44:58,602 Just because your father can make it rain, 581 00:44:58,673 --> 00:45:00,844 doesn't mean I can make it snow. 582 00:45:00,912 --> 00:45:04,741 King Mongkut: At last, I discover her limitations! 583 00:45:04,816 --> 00:45:06,277 I have many, Your Majesty. 584 00:45:06,352 --> 00:45:07,280 Father, 585 00:45:07,344 --> 00:45:09,765 will you make it snow, please? 586 00:45:09,840 --> 00:45:11,945 Even for you, I cannot. 587 00:45:12,160 --> 00:45:14,536 But I've seen photographs of such phenomenon. 588 00:45:14,607 --> 00:45:16,973 Blankets of it. Up to here. 589 00:45:19,220 --> 00:45:21,673 Louis, smoke? 590 00:45:21,742 --> 00:45:24,229 Me? Jolly good! 591 00:45:24,301 --> 00:45:25,959 No. No! 592 00:45:26,290 --> 00:45:28,298 But, Mother, he's the king. 593 00:45:28,365 --> 00:45:29,859 And father smoked, too. 594 00:45:29,933 --> 00:45:31,394 Yes, but your father was a man 595 00:45:31,469 --> 00:45:33,476 who had already achieved his full height. 596 00:45:33,548 --> 00:45:36,581 I have been smoking since age 6. 597 00:45:36,652 --> 00:45:39,947 And some believe me to be a giant among men. 598 00:45:40,110 --> 00:45:41,920 Yes, in intelligence 599 00:45:41,995 --> 00:45:43,970 as well as stature, Your Majesty. 600 00:45:44,430 --> 00:45:45,604 Which is why, Louis, 601 00:45:45,675 --> 00:45:47,943 I'm sure His Majesty was only teasing. 602 00:45:48,110 --> 00:45:51,440 I believe now is good time for all children 603 00:45:51,115 --> 00:45:54,758 to spread amazing concept of snow to cool off court. 604 00:45:54,826 --> 00:45:55,840 Yes? 605 00:45:55,914 --> 00:45:58,520 Children: Yes! 606 00:46:01,257 --> 00:46:03,591 I simply meant to open conversation 607 00:46:03,656 --> 00:46:08,325 in controversial fashion Mem is so fond of. 608 00:46:10,375 --> 00:46:11,619 I do have my opinions, Your Majesty, 609 00:46:11,687 --> 00:46:13,116 but they're merely that. 610 00:46:13,192 --> 00:46:16,126 I wish to compliment you for enlightening children 611 00:46:16,199 --> 00:46:18,566 to open minds and taste life. 612 00:46:20,294 --> 00:46:22,269 However, at this time, 613 00:46:22,343 --> 00:46:24,644 I shall not offer cigar to your son, 614 00:46:24,710 --> 00:46:29,281 and you shall not teach this book to mine. 615 00:46:33,637 --> 00:46:36,580 Chulalongkorn has many questions, 616 00:46:36,133 --> 00:46:39,744 but one cannot plow new fields in Siam overnight. 617 00:46:39,812 --> 00:46:42,234 I understand, Your Majesty. 618 00:47:25,521 --> 00:47:27,463 [Siamese Music] 619 00:48:01,228 --> 00:48:02,919 Anna: Honestly, Louis, 620 00:48:02,988 --> 00:48:05,835 I leave you alone for 5 minutes... 621 00:48:05,899 --> 00:48:08,320 It was his idea. 622 00:48:08,395 --> 00:48:10,184 Now just because Prince Chulalongkorn 623 00:48:10,251 --> 00:48:12,519 jumps off a bridge doesn't mean you must as well. 624 00:48:12,587 --> 00:48:15,586 How can anyone smoke those things? 625 00:48:15,658 --> 00:48:18,145 Well, your father certainly enjoyed them. 626 00:48:22,602 --> 00:48:24,325 Is that why you like him? 627 00:48:24,393 --> 00:48:26,215 The king, I mean. 628 00:48:26,281 --> 00:48:27,688 'Cause he reminds you of father? 629 00:48:30,793 --> 00:48:33,760 I think that cigar has clouded your brain, young man. 630 00:48:33,832 --> 00:48:36,134 Go on, go to sleep. 631 00:48:46,214 --> 00:48:47,271 Kincaid: You drag me out in the middle of the night 632 00:48:47,271 --> 00:48:48,318 Kincaid: You drag me out in the middle of the night 633 00:48:48,390 --> 00:48:51,106 and turn down 5 pounds a bushel! 634 00:48:51,173 --> 00:48:52,318 Siamese Merchant: French offer 7. 635 00:48:52,389 --> 00:48:55,171 What is the matter with you people? 636 00:48:55,237 --> 00:48:57,920 You seem to have a very high opinion 637 00:48:57,157 --> 00:48:59,361 of the quality of your produce. 638 00:48:59,429 --> 00:49:01,632 That is the best price you're gonna get! 639 00:49:01,700 --> 00:49:03,162 Not gonna offer any more! 640 00:49:03,237 --> 00:49:04,578 No more concessions! That's it! 641 00:49:25,345 --> 00:49:28,247 [Speaking Siamese] 642 00:49:52,670 --> 00:49:54,230 [Shouting] 643 00:49:54,302 --> 00:49:57,650 [Gunfire] 644 00:51:11,761 --> 00:51:13,671 Now, we all know that this egg 645 00:51:13,745 --> 00:51:16,298 will never fit into this bottle. 646 00:51:16,369 --> 00:51:17,645 It's a fact. 647 00:51:17,712 --> 00:51:19,174 It's the truth. 648 00:51:19,249 --> 00:51:21,485 And we rely on truth to make judgments, don't we? 649 00:51:21,552 --> 00:51:24,334 What if our judgment is wrong, 650 00:51:24,400 --> 00:51:26,767 even when we know for a fact that it must be right? 651 00:51:26,832 --> 00:51:29,133 Do we rely on our eyes? 652 00:51:29,199 --> 00:51:31,338 Or do we believe in the impossible? 653 00:51:39,982 --> 00:51:42,982 You see, one way to achieve the impossible 654 00:51:43,540 --> 00:51:44,876 is to change the climate. 655 00:51:44,941 --> 00:51:45,835 [Clattering Of Desks] 656 00:52:01,356 --> 00:52:05,970 The French say I am uncivilized ruler. 657 00:52:06,187 --> 00:52:09,220 I, who has spent entire life 658 00:52:09,290 --> 00:52:11,177 attempting to teach selfhistory, 659 00:52:11,242 --> 00:52:13,795 Iiterature, and science. 660 00:52:13,866 --> 00:52:15,938 Why would they print such things, Your Majesty? 661 00:52:16,900 --> 00:52:17,951 You are English. 662 00:52:18,260 --> 00:52:19,781 You should not be so surprised. 663 00:52:20,937 --> 00:52:22,693 Well, I can still be appalled. 664 00:52:22,761 --> 00:52:24,899 More importantly, 665 00:52:24,968 --> 00:52:27,935 do you, as a foreigner, 666 00:52:28,800 --> 00:52:29,415 see me in this light? 667 00:52:31,480 --> 00:52:33,862 I do not know all that you are, Your Majesty. 668 00:52:33,927 --> 00:52:36,774 But I believe I know what you are not. 669 00:52:36,839 --> 00:52:38,300 And you are not what they say. 670 00:52:40,600 --> 00:52:41,435 Thank you, Mem, 671 00:52:41,510 --> 00:52:43,234 for humble validation. 672 00:52:46,854 --> 00:52:48,640 I have decided 673 00:52:48,134 --> 00:52:50,108 to give self anniversary dinner 674 00:52:50,181 --> 00:52:53,279 and invite important English nobles and diplomats. 675 00:52:53,348 --> 00:52:55,257 I don't understand. 676 00:52:55,332 --> 00:52:57,950 French lndo-china grows stronger 677 00:52:58,200 --> 00:52:59,776 and more aggressive. 678 00:52:59,844 --> 00:53:01,982 But if l improve our foreign intercourse 679 00:53:02,510 --> 00:53:04,320 with your queen's special envoy, 680 00:53:04,387 --> 00:53:06,721 French will think 3 times 681 00:53:06,787 --> 00:53:09,852 before trying to undermine Siam. 682 00:53:09,922 --> 00:53:12,377 That's very clever, Your Majesty. 683 00:53:16,194 --> 00:53:19,422 As if to sound English bugles in own defense. 684 00:53:19,489 --> 00:53:22,522 You shall take charge of all formalities, 685 00:53:22,593 --> 00:53:23,967 as Mem is obvious choice 686 00:53:24,330 --> 00:53:26,236 to make certain guests feel at home. 687 00:53:26,304 --> 00:53:28,857 But the anniversary is when? 688 00:53:28,928 --> 00:53:30,837 3 weeks from yesterday. 689 00:53:30,912 --> 00:53:32,734 3 weeks! 690 00:53:32,799 --> 00:53:34,430 That's impossible. 691 00:53:35,135 --> 00:53:37,469 Mem? 692 00:53:37,535 --> 00:53:38,942 The egg... 693 00:53:39,700 --> 00:53:41,276 is in the bottle. 694 00:54:15,194 --> 00:54:18,936 [Speaking Siamese] 695 00:54:22,393 --> 00:54:23,506 Half a glass. 696 00:54:23,577 --> 00:54:24,504 [Speaking Siamese] 697 00:54:25,945 --> 00:54:27,287 [Smashing Glass] 698 00:54:29,177 --> 00:54:30,125 Ah. 699 00:54:38,359 --> 00:54:40,563 Your Majesty, we cannot have the servants 700 00:54:40,631 --> 00:54:43,282 bow every time somebody walks into the banquet. 701 00:54:43,351 --> 00:54:45,292 I understand. 702 00:54:48,694 --> 00:54:50,635 [Speaking Siamese] 703 00:54:53,717 --> 00:54:55,473 [Speaking Siamese] 704 00:55:12,339 --> 00:55:15,851 Just...for one night. 705 00:55:15,922 --> 00:55:17,897 Thank you, Your Majesty. 706 00:55:31,505 --> 00:55:32,999 Sorry for nervousness. 707 00:55:33,720 --> 00:55:34,927 This is first time in Siam history 708 00:55:34,992 --> 00:55:38,920 that King allow everyone to stand up in his presence... 709 00:55:38,992 --> 00:55:41,610 but only for tonight. 710 00:55:41,679 --> 00:55:45,224 Your country and mine have much in common, Your Majesty. 711 00:55:45,295 --> 00:55:48,328 Rich cultures, long histories. 712 00:55:48,398 --> 00:55:50,699 And now, it seems, Mrs. Leonowens. 713 00:55:50,766 --> 00:55:54,280 Yes, my children's horizons 714 00:55:54,940 --> 00:55:56,460 keep expanding under her tutelage. 715 00:55:56,526 --> 00:55:57,638 Ah. 716 00:55:57,709 --> 00:55:58,657 [Laughs] 717 00:55:58,733 --> 00:56:01,154 My husband and I have been stationed 718 00:56:01,228 --> 00:56:03,170 all over the Orient. 719 00:56:03,245 --> 00:56:05,611 But I must say, I've never seen anything 720 00:56:05,676 --> 00:56:07,170 quite like this. 721 00:56:07,243 --> 00:56:09,665 Extraordinary, isn't it? 722 00:56:09,739 --> 00:56:13,514 Grand palace born from the mind of King Taksin, 723 00:56:13,579 --> 00:56:16,361 first man to unify all Siam. 724 00:56:16,427 --> 00:56:18,401 Our country owes its creation 725 00:56:18,474 --> 00:56:20,645 to a man they declared insane. 726 00:56:20,714 --> 00:56:26,911 Well, these roof tops are a little nutty. 727 00:56:26,986 --> 00:56:29,352 He endeavored to build an empire, 728 00:56:29,416 --> 00:56:31,620 but the nobility that ran Siam 729 00:56:31,689 --> 00:56:32,933 for generations had grown tired 730 00:56:33,100 --> 00:56:34,178 of his wars... 731 00:56:34,248 --> 00:56:36,932 and replaced him with Mongkut's grandfather, 732 00:56:37,000 --> 00:56:38,658 someone they could influence. 733 00:56:38,728 --> 00:56:42,220 Taksin they put in a velvet sack, 734 00:56:42,880 --> 00:56:43,942 beaten to death with a sandal wood club 735 00:56:44,700 --> 00:56:45,698 and buried somewhere in palace. 736 00:56:45,767 --> 00:56:47,109 Oh, dear. 737 00:56:47,175 --> 00:56:50,338 It sounds as though you admire him, General. 738 00:56:50,406 --> 00:56:53,373 I admire vision, Lady Bradley, 739 00:56:53,446 --> 00:56:55,268 in all its forms. 740 00:57:12,739 --> 00:57:14,810 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 741 00:57:14,147 --> 00:57:17,529 I believe the sun set a little earlier today. 742 00:57:17,603 --> 00:57:21,280 Mem, you arrange all this to influence 743 00:57:21,347 --> 00:57:23,102 positive future of Siam. 744 00:57:23,170 --> 00:57:27,741 And now, you steal attention away from it. 745 00:57:28,833 --> 00:57:30,430 Oh. 746 00:57:30,113 --> 00:57:33,470 Well, that was not my intention, Your Majesty. 747 00:57:33,121 --> 00:57:37,823 Mrs. Leonowens, what a delightful surprise, 748 00:57:37,888 --> 00:57:40,571 encountering such an enchanting countryman... 749 00:57:40,640 --> 00:57:42,233 and so far from home. 750 00:57:42,304 --> 00:57:45,104 Lord Bradley, this is indeed a great honor. 751 00:57:48,527 --> 00:57:52,236 I'm half-crazy 752 00:57:52,302 --> 00:57:55,848 All for the love of you 753 00:57:55,919 --> 00:57:59,431 It won't be a stylish marriage 754 00:57:59,502 --> 00:58:03,179 I can't afford a carriage 755 00:58:03,246 --> 00:58:06,758 But you'd look sweet upon the seat 756 00:58:06,829 --> 00:58:10,855 Of a bicycle made for two 757 00:58:10,925 --> 00:58:14,220 [Applause] 758 00:58:18,539 --> 00:58:21,801 Gracious ladies, kind sirs, 759 00:58:21,867 --> 00:58:24,485 on behalf of 68 brothers and sisters, 760 00:58:24,555 --> 00:58:26,889 we thank you immeasurably 761 00:58:26,954 --> 00:58:30,369 and bid you most gracious evening. 762 00:58:39,497 --> 00:58:41,384 Your son bears a striking resemblance 763 00:58:41,449 --> 00:58:44,200 to his father, Mrs. Leonowens. 764 00:58:44,730 --> 00:58:45,349 I had the good fortune of serving with him 765 00:58:45,416 --> 00:58:47,325 a few years ago. 766 00:58:47,400 --> 00:58:49,309 He was a courageous soldier, ma'am. 767 00:58:51,175 --> 00:58:53,793 Well, thank you, Captain Blake. 768 00:58:53,863 --> 00:58:56,863 Fa-ying: Father, may I please kiss good night? 769 00:59:03,910 --> 00:59:05,665 If l may beg indulgence 770 00:59:05,734 --> 00:59:08,122 for not wishing to break family tradition. 771 00:59:16,500 --> 00:59:17,248 Ah. 772 00:59:17,316 --> 00:59:20,660 I will be there in your dreams, 773 00:59:20,132 --> 00:59:22,139 as you will be in mine. 774 00:59:23,203 --> 00:59:24,130 Good night. 775 00:59:24,195 --> 00:59:25,471 Good night. 776 00:59:31,554 --> 00:59:35,383 You have a remarkable family, King Mongkut. 777 00:59:35,457 --> 00:59:38,272 A remarkably...large one. 778 00:59:38,337 --> 00:59:40,475 Hardly seems fair. 779 00:59:40,545 --> 00:59:42,749 All these women for one man. 780 00:59:42,817 --> 00:59:45,435 Makes me wish I were Siamese myself. Ha. 781 00:59:48,640 --> 00:59:52,286 Mycroft Kincaid of East lndia Trading Company, 782 00:59:52,351 --> 00:59:53,398 correct? 783 00:59:53,471 --> 00:59:55,991 Guilty as charged, Your Majesty. 784 00:59:56,630 --> 00:59:59,991 Mr. Kincaid's company is merely one of the ways 785 01:00:00,620 --> 01:00:02,360 we try to foster economic relations 786 01:00:02,110 --> 01:00:03,997 with other countries, Your Majesty. 787 01:00:04,620 --> 01:00:07,610 Also, I think, to arrive at forefront of world 788 01:00:07,133 --> 01:00:09,882 in wealth and power, yes? 789 01:00:13,533 --> 01:00:18,169 Still, progress through commerce is logic. 790 01:00:18,236 --> 01:00:20,341 King find most practical 791 01:00:20,412 --> 01:00:23,129 and excellent topic for discussion. 792 01:00:23,196 --> 01:00:26,130 All due respect, Your Majesty. 793 01:00:26,203 --> 01:00:27,894 It is a little far-fetched to think 794 01:00:27,963 --> 01:00:30,864 that commerce alone will bring progress to your people. 795 01:00:30,938 --> 01:00:33,720 Especially when they're awash with, uh, superstition 796 01:00:33,786 --> 01:00:37,810 and fear, like your lovely concubines here 797 01:00:37,145 --> 01:00:39,316 with their talismans, worn, no doubt, 798 01:00:39,385 --> 01:00:41,905 to protect them from us foreign devils. 799 01:00:51,543 --> 01:00:56,820 A friend once said, Mr. Kincaid, 800 01:00:56,151 --> 01:00:58,933 English also have fantastical beliefs. 801 01:00:58,999 --> 01:01:01,716 Or am I mistaking your country 802 01:01:01,783 --> 01:01:04,816 for being land of Merlin and Camelot? 803 01:01:05,942 --> 01:01:08,494 Ah. Point taken, Your Majesty. 804 01:01:08,565 --> 01:01:13,747 However, there's no arguing the superiority of the English. 805 01:01:13,813 --> 01:01:15,918 And in the light of these dreadful massacres 806 01:01:15,989 --> 01:01:17,931 up and down your border, 807 01:01:18,500 --> 01:01:21,387 it's no wonder you're seeking our favor. 808 01:01:21,460 --> 01:01:24,120 Superiority, Mr. Kincaid? 809 01:01:24,830 --> 01:01:25,512 I do not recall anyone being given the right 810 01:01:25,588 --> 01:01:28,522 to judge whose cultural customs are superior. 811 01:01:28,595 --> 01:01:30,890 Especially when those judging 812 01:01:30,163 --> 01:01:33,424 have frequently done so at the point of a gun. 813 01:01:36,274 --> 01:01:38,695 Would you not agree, Your Majesty? 814 01:01:40,594 --> 01:01:42,666 Quite. 815 01:01:42,737 --> 01:01:44,199 [Sighs] 816 01:01:44,273 --> 01:01:47,880 Lord Bradley: Well, the evenings here 817 01:01:47,153 --> 01:01:49,400 are certainly warmer than in London. 818 01:01:49,104 --> 01:01:50,992 Hear, hear. 819 01:01:51,560 --> 01:01:54,601 A night made to order for anniversary party. 820 01:01:54,672 --> 01:01:57,322 Especially for a king who is most... 821 01:01:57,391 --> 01:02:00,904 charitable and forgiving. 822 01:02:02,383 --> 01:02:04,237 To our host, 823 01:02:04,302 --> 01:02:07,302 a true gentleman, generous in everyway. 824 01:02:07,374 --> 01:02:10,373 May history mark this occasion 825 01:02:10,446 --> 01:02:12,137 as the first step 826 01:02:12,206 --> 01:02:15,915 towards forging an alliance between our two countries. 827 01:02:15,981 --> 01:02:17,159 His Majesty. 828 01:02:17,229 --> 01:02:20,100 All: His Majesty. 829 01:02:28,760 --> 01:02:32,101 And in honor of our most distinguished guests, 830 01:02:32,171 --> 01:02:33,349 a waltz, 831 01:02:33,419 --> 01:02:36,680 as is European custom of dancing after dinner. 832 01:03:27,440 --> 01:03:29,280 I--I must tell you, Your Majesty, 833 01:03:29,348 --> 01:03:32,970 that I have not done this in some time. 834 01:03:32,163 --> 01:03:35,479 And, well, seeing as the evening has gone so well, 835 01:03:35,555 --> 01:03:38,304 we wouldn't want to end up in a heap, now would we? 836 01:03:38,370 --> 01:03:42,790 I am King. I shall lead. 837 01:03:42,146 --> 01:03:44,870 [Orchestra Plays A Waltz] 838 01:03:44,162 --> 01:03:45,242 I never danced 839 01:03:45,314 --> 01:03:47,700 with an Englishwoman before, Mem. 840 01:03:47,138 --> 01:03:49,406 Nor I with a king. 841 01:03:49,473 --> 01:03:51,261 I want you to make promise, Mem, 842 01:03:51,329 --> 01:03:53,304 to always tell King what you think... 843 01:03:53,376 --> 01:03:54,424 no matter what, 844 01:03:54,496 --> 01:03:57,976 Iike the man from East lndia Company. 845 01:03:59,168 --> 01:04:01,208 I always have. 846 01:04:09,503 --> 01:04:12,404 [Whispering] 847 01:04:19,965 --> 01:04:22,616 [Laughing] 848 01:04:52,373 --> 01:04:56,496 [Humming] 849 01:04:56,564 --> 01:04:59,728 Mem, you're humming. 850 01:04:59,796 --> 01:05:00,723 [Laughs] 851 01:05:00,787 --> 01:05:03,470 Yes, I suppose I am. 852 01:05:03,539 --> 01:05:05,743 As alarming as this may sound, 853 01:05:05,811 --> 01:05:07,982 I'm feeling rather at home here now. 854 01:05:08,510 --> 01:05:10,472 What charming people, hmm? 855 01:05:10,546 --> 01:05:11,691 You remember when this market place 856 01:05:11,762 --> 01:05:13,710 used to terrify us? 857 01:05:13,138 --> 01:05:15,243 Like it was yesterday. 858 01:05:15,314 --> 01:05:18,630 I was afraid that dinner might unsettle you, 859 01:05:18,706 --> 01:05:21,127 all those Englishmen in uniform. 860 01:05:21,201 --> 01:05:22,695 Yes. 861 01:05:22,769 --> 01:05:24,940 Thought it would make me miserably homesick. 862 01:05:25,900 --> 01:05:26,219 Quite the opposite. 863 01:05:26,289 --> 01:05:28,558 I rather enjoyed myself, even the dancing. 864 01:05:28,624 --> 01:05:30,990 Should we get some of these? 865 01:05:31,560 --> 01:05:31,983 [Speaking Siamese] 866 01:05:32,480 --> 01:05:33,575 Um...uh--uh-- 867 01:05:33,648 --> 01:05:36,462 [Speaking Siamese] 868 01:05:49,262 --> 01:05:53,538 And how did His Majesty fare amongst all your countrymen? 869 01:05:53,613 --> 01:05:56,460 He was charming, absolutely charming. 870 01:05:56,524 --> 01:05:59,770 Ha. I don't think I'll ever forget 871 01:05:59,148 --> 01:06:00,642 how he stood there, 872 01:06:00,716 --> 01:06:03,500 holding his hand out to me as ifl was-- 873 01:06:03,116 --> 01:06:05,287 One of his 26 wives. 874 01:06:05,355 --> 01:06:07,330 Well, thank you, Beebe. 875 01:06:07,403 --> 01:06:09,159 I hadn't thought of it in that way. 876 01:06:09,227 --> 01:06:11,910 Well, perhaps you should. 877 01:06:13,300 --> 01:06:14,977 [Speaking Siamese] 878 01:07:25,697 --> 01:07:27,933 I have a surprise for you. 879 01:07:33,664 --> 01:07:36,598 How--How did you? 880 01:07:36,672 --> 01:07:39,967 Well, I'm not quite sure actually. 881 01:07:41,695 --> 01:07:43,189 Thank you, Mem. 882 01:07:43,263 --> 01:07:47,124 My family, it's very important to me. 883 01:07:47,198 --> 01:07:50,296 I shall leave you to enjoy every word, then. 884 01:08:06,620 --> 01:08:08,562 Your Majesty. 885 01:08:09,628 --> 01:08:11,253 You sent for me? 886 01:08:11,323 --> 01:08:14,585 Ah, yes. But here, look. 887 01:08:14,651 --> 01:08:15,599 Ha. 888 01:08:15,675 --> 01:08:16,602 Ah ha. 889 01:08:17,659 --> 01:08:18,869 Something tells me 890 01:08:18,938 --> 01:08:20,727 my little monkey did not go to bed 891 01:08:20,794 --> 01:08:22,103 night of anniversary. 892 01:08:22,170 --> 01:08:24,177 Yes, I know. I've been presented 893 01:08:24,250 --> 01:08:26,638 with drawings of couples dancing ever since. 894 01:08:26,713 --> 01:08:28,371 Ah ha. 895 01:08:31,970 --> 01:08:32,341 Come. 896 01:08:40,536 --> 01:08:43,219 Sit, please. 897 01:08:49,431 --> 01:08:51,187 [Clears Throat] 898 01:08:55,349 --> 01:08:56,876 Perhaps you should simply say 899 01:08:56,950 --> 01:08:59,880 what it is you are trying so hard not to. 900 01:09:04,533 --> 01:09:06,442 I share this with you, Mem, 901 01:09:06,516 --> 01:09:09,712 because I believe you to be trust worthy. 902 01:09:11,796 --> 01:09:13,388 Events are happening 903 01:09:13,459 --> 01:09:16,770 which I now believe to be of Burmese origin, 904 01:09:16,147 --> 01:09:20,457 and I fear that military action is unavoidable. 905 01:09:20,530 --> 01:09:22,985 But Burma's British. 906 01:09:26,321 --> 01:09:27,728 Yes. 907 01:09:30,161 --> 01:09:31,917 Then it is not the French 908 01:09:31,985 --> 01:09:33,414 that you were worried about, was it? 909 01:09:41,360 --> 01:09:43,629 I see. 910 01:09:50,767 --> 01:09:53,300 On table, Mem, 911 01:09:53,700 --> 01:09:55,274 is small gift of appreciation for your many efforts 912 01:09:55,342 --> 01:09:57,447 at anniversary party. 913 01:10:16,620 --> 01:10:22,315 Mem's hand has been lonely without such. 914 01:10:23,435 --> 01:10:26,631 It is most kind, Your Majesty. 915 01:10:26,698 --> 01:10:28,737 It's very beautiful, 916 01:10:28,810 --> 01:10:30,719 and though I am terribly grateful-- 917 01:10:30,793 --> 01:10:32,932 It is custom to bestow favors 918 01:10:33,200 --> 01:10:36,449 for those who please King... 919 01:10:36,521 --> 01:10:38,408 and Mem has done so. 920 01:10:40,800 --> 01:10:41,950 I'm sorry. 921 01:10:42,240 --> 01:10:43,933 I cannot accept such generosity. 922 01:10:58,790 --> 01:11:02,205 [Bugling] 923 01:11:04,101 --> 01:11:05,727 I hardly think 10 days rain 924 01:11:05,797 --> 01:11:07,935 warrants the call to battle, Louis. 925 01:11:08,500 --> 01:11:10,492 Moonshee: May I suggest a retreat? 926 01:11:14,180 --> 01:11:17,490 Mother, I think I should have a topknot 927 01:11:17,123 --> 01:11:18,105 Iike the other boys. 928 01:11:19,331 --> 01:11:20,891 I think you've gone a bit daft, darling. 929 01:11:20,963 --> 01:11:24,290 With all this rain, it's no wonder. 930 01:11:24,990 --> 01:11:26,270 I don't see why I have to miss school. 931 01:11:26,339 --> 01:11:28,443 Because your classroom's underwater, 932 01:11:28,514 --> 01:11:30,903 and I cannot have you ill. 933 01:11:44,835 --> 01:11:47,355 Balat: " My most precious Tuptim, 934 01:11:47,427 --> 01:11:50,656 "I know you will understand why I must write this to you. 935 01:11:50,722 --> 01:11:52,729 "When you were torn from my heart, 936 01:11:52,802 --> 01:11:55,223 "I was left with nothing but my faith. 937 01:11:55,298 --> 01:11:58,167 "Which is why, if l am to live, 938 01:11:58,242 --> 01:12:00,762 "I must devote my life to Buddha, 939 01:12:00,833 --> 01:12:03,735 "for only he can give me peace. 940 01:12:03,808 --> 01:12:06,623 I will never forget you." 941 01:12:26,654 --> 01:12:29,337 [Wind Blowing] 942 01:12:29,406 --> 01:12:30,354 [Shutter Banging] 943 01:13:02,681 --> 01:13:05,150 Kralahome: Fa-ying was found in the garden, 944 01:13:05,810 --> 01:13:06,903 riddled with fever. 945 01:13:06,968 --> 01:13:10,990 Difficult even for a grown man to survive such. 946 01:13:10,168 --> 01:13:12,175 Cholera always in world, 947 01:13:12,248 --> 01:13:14,452 but still hardly at all in Bangkok. 948 01:13:14,520 --> 01:13:15,927 Is there nothing you can do? 949 01:13:15,992 --> 01:13:17,901 Well, they have already begun. Listen. 950 01:13:17,975 --> 01:13:19,219 Phra Arahan. 951 01:13:19,287 --> 01:13:22,450 Reminding soul to go to heaven and not lose way. 952 01:13:22,518 --> 01:13:24,820 [Chanting] 953 01:13:24,886 --> 01:13:28,147 It is why Mem must not be heard weeping, 954 01:13:28,214 --> 01:13:30,767 as her soul will attach to sadness 955 01:13:30,838 --> 01:13:33,488 and remain to comfort living. 956 01:13:36,469 --> 01:13:39,730 His Majesty is grateful. 957 01:13:39,796 --> 01:13:42,650 The little one has made frequent mention 958 01:13:42,132 --> 01:13:43,506 of sir's name. 959 01:14:09,360 --> 01:14:11,848 [Speaking Siamese] 960 01:16:23,647 --> 01:16:26,364 [Praying ln Siamese] 961 01:17:47,381 --> 01:17:50,250 Your Majesty... 962 01:17:50,324 --> 01:17:51,568 being as the rain has stopped, 963 01:17:51,636 --> 01:17:52,846 the children hoped you might join them 964 01:17:52,916 --> 01:17:53,898 for a picnic. 965 01:18:01,171 --> 01:18:07,848 Mem, I will always remember your feelings for my daughter, 966 01:18:07,922 --> 01:18:09,994 and you shall never forget... 967 01:18:10,660 --> 01:18:11,757 you are not here to teach King. 968 01:18:11,826 --> 01:18:14,346 The children miss you terribly, Your Majesty. 969 01:18:18,970 --> 01:18:20,574 You cannot shut the world out forever. 970 01:18:20,702 --> 01:18:23,680 Believe me, I've tried. 971 01:18:23,133 --> 01:18:24,791 When my Tom died, 972 01:18:24,861 --> 01:18:27,349 I thought that my heart would never mend, 973 01:18:27,421 --> 01:18:29,525 but then there was Louis. 974 01:18:29,596 --> 01:18:32,116 He was my salvation, you see. 975 01:18:32,188 --> 01:18:35,319 And yet, you still refuse to live. 976 01:18:35,388 --> 01:18:38,257 I beg your pardon? 977 01:18:42,619 --> 01:18:47,953 A mother, a teacher, a widow, 978 01:18:48,260 --> 01:18:51,590 but you're never just woman. 979 01:18:51,130 --> 01:18:52,537 That is not fair. 980 01:18:52,602 --> 01:18:54,936 In spite of all you say, 981 01:18:55,100 --> 01:18:58,383 Mem is not accepting passing of husband. 982 01:18:58,457 --> 01:19:00,529 It is why you so protect son 983 01:19:00,601 --> 01:19:03,503 and why you devote all time to books and issues 984 01:19:03,577 --> 01:19:06,326 and why you cannot accept gift. 985 01:19:06,392 --> 01:19:08,399 Why are you doing this? 986 01:19:09,528 --> 01:19:12,561 Because you lie even to yourself. 987 01:19:12,631 --> 01:19:15,696 So do not lecture me about living. 988 01:19:15,766 --> 01:19:19,443 You are not qualified. 989 01:20:07,568 --> 01:20:10,470 [Monkeys Shrieking] 990 01:20:21,902 --> 01:20:24,836 [Speaking Siamese] 991 01:20:29,870 --> 01:20:31,812 [Laughs] 992 01:21:04,410 --> 01:21:07,237 These hours are meant for sleep. 993 01:21:07,305 --> 01:21:11,470 Ha. You startled me. 994 01:21:11,112 --> 01:21:13,478 I thought it wise to do so. 995 01:21:17,351 --> 01:21:20,166 May I ask what His Majesty is doing awake 996 01:21:20,231 --> 01:21:21,758 at such an ungodly hour? 997 01:21:21,831 --> 01:21:23,423 Gazing at the moon. 998 01:21:24,518 --> 01:21:27,104 Yes, it is beautiful. 999 01:21:27,174 --> 01:21:31,232 As the sun rises, she will surrender the night, 1000 01:21:31,302 --> 01:21:33,822 but she is always with him, 1001 01:21:33,893 --> 01:21:36,314 even when he cannot see her. 1002 01:21:38,840 --> 01:21:40,288 It must be a great comfort to him. 1003 01:21:42,840 --> 01:21:44,473 Yes. 1004 01:21:48,680 --> 01:21:49,490 Ah. 1005 01:21:49,123 --> 01:21:50,720 [Clears Throat] 1006 01:21:50,147 --> 01:21:51,489 This come from Bangkok. 1007 01:21:51,555 --> 01:21:53,857 You may find it of some interest. 1008 01:21:54,914 --> 01:21:55,842 It's from-- 1009 01:21:55,907 --> 01:21:56,834 Yes. 1010 01:21:56,898 --> 01:21:58,425 Please, to read... 1011 01:21:58,498 --> 01:22:02,425 as monkey has stolen King's spectacles. 1012 01:22:04,993 --> 01:22:06,935 "Your Majesty, 1013 01:22:07,900 --> 01:22:09,911 "The United States sincerely appreciates 1014 01:22:09,985 --> 01:22:13,945 "your generous offer to help end this tragic conflict. 1015 01:22:14,160 --> 01:22:16,950 " Unfortunately, our country does not reach a latitude 1016 01:22:17,240 --> 01:22:18,333 "which favors the elephant. 1017 01:22:18,399 --> 01:22:20,122 "We are, however, 1018 01:22:20,191 --> 01:22:22,679 "highly grateful for this indication of friendship. 1019 01:22:22,751 --> 01:22:25,434 Your good friend, Abraham Lincoln." 1020 01:22:28,190 --> 01:22:29,913 I admire this man 1021 01:22:29,982 --> 01:22:32,120 for what he is trying to do for his people. 1022 01:22:32,189 --> 01:22:35,400 They say, at the battle of Antietum, 1023 01:22:35,690 --> 01:22:39,127 70,000 men killed each other in one day. 1024 01:22:39,197 --> 01:22:41,106 And each one of those soldiers 1025 01:22:41,180 --> 01:22:43,122 has a father who grieves. 1026 01:22:43,196 --> 01:22:46,905 I'm father to all of Siam. 1027 01:22:46,972 --> 01:22:49,841 Mem is not wrong about moving on. 1028 01:22:49,915 --> 01:22:53,689 Neither were you, Your Majesty. 1029 01:23:01,180 --> 01:23:03,352 [Clears Throat] 1030 01:23:03,417 --> 01:23:05,430 When we return, 1031 01:23:05,114 --> 01:23:07,863 it is time for teacher to teach Chulalongkorn and others 1032 01:23:07,929 --> 01:23:12,520 any subject she wish, as long as King know first 1033 01:23:12,121 --> 01:23:14,738 so can be prepared for consequences. 1034 01:23:14,808 --> 01:23:19,859 I will do my best, Your Majesty. 1035 01:23:19,927 --> 01:23:23,243 And I was always believing English women... 1036 01:23:23,319 --> 01:23:25,107 slept in hats. 1037 01:23:25,175 --> 01:23:27,957 Heh Heh. Ha. 1038 01:23:44,756 --> 01:23:46,698 Wonderful! Wonderful! 1039 01:23:46,772 --> 01:23:48,160 King Mongkut: I have been wondering, Mem. 1040 01:23:48,840 --> 01:23:49,328 Hmm? 1041 01:23:49,396 --> 01:23:52,744 When it's my son's time to become King, 1042 01:23:52,819 --> 01:23:54,728 will he be a good one? 1043 01:23:54,803 --> 01:23:58,119 Ah, he's still a boy, Your Majesty, 1044 01:23:58,195 --> 01:24:00,747 but a keenly intelligent one... 1045 01:24:00,818 --> 01:24:02,760 with a warm heart, sympathetic soul-- 1046 01:24:02,834 --> 01:24:04,808 qualities, I believe, of a great king. 1047 01:24:08,177 --> 01:24:09,868 I want to thank you for bringing me here... 1048 01:24:09,937 --> 01:24:13,100 to Siam. I cannot imagine anywhere 1049 01:24:13,169 --> 01:24:15,176 I would rather be. 1050 01:24:17,584 --> 01:24:19,973 Were you happy in Bombay? 1051 01:24:20,470 --> 01:24:23,178 I was never unhappy. 1052 01:24:23,247 --> 01:24:26,116 I find myself traveling from place to place 1053 01:24:26,191 --> 01:24:28,776 wondering where it is that I belong exactly. 1054 01:24:30,958 --> 01:24:33,347 And I find myself here. 1055 01:24:33,422 --> 01:24:37,513 Your path is as it should be. 1056 01:24:37,581 --> 01:24:40,428 My mind has taken me down many roads oflate, 1057 01:24:40,494 --> 01:24:44,770 all of which lead absolutely nowhere. 1058 01:24:45,837 --> 01:24:48,203 What would Buddha say of that? 1059 01:24:49,772 --> 01:24:53,219 That roads are for journeys, Mem... 1060 01:24:54,315 --> 01:24:56,137 not destinations. 1061 01:25:02,155 --> 01:25:04,675 Don't your wives ever get jealous? 1062 01:25:06,260 --> 01:25:08,000 I do not understand significance of question. 1063 01:25:08,740 --> 01:25:09,154 Forgive me, I was prying. 1064 01:25:09,226 --> 01:25:11,843 Oh, no, no, please, continue. 1065 01:25:11,913 --> 01:25:15,208 Well, most of the world believes that... 1066 01:25:15,273 --> 01:25:18,884 a man and a woman should share a relationship 1067 01:25:18,952 --> 01:25:20,926 which is sacred only unto themselves. 1068 01:25:22,568 --> 01:25:24,291 Heh heh. 1069 01:25:24,359 --> 01:25:27,708 Each one of my wives believes same about King. 1070 01:25:29,950 --> 01:25:31,681 Not everyone can marry you, Your Majesty. 1071 01:25:31,751 --> 01:25:33,692 Good thing. 1072 01:25:33,766 --> 01:25:36,350 King need his rest sometime. 1073 01:26:12,943 --> 01:26:14,317 [Horse Whinnies] 1074 01:26:18,190 --> 01:26:19,205 [Gunshot] 1075 01:28:23,102 --> 01:28:26,843 You said my instincts were good. 1076 01:28:26,909 --> 01:28:30,837 And what are they telling you? 1077 01:28:30,909 --> 01:28:33,626 That you're not drinking, either. 1078 01:28:36,252 --> 01:28:37,528 [Choking] 1079 01:28:52,570 --> 01:28:54,310 Aah! 1080 01:28:58,106 --> 01:28:59,894 [Moaning] 1081 01:29:12,152 --> 01:29:14,610 [Grunting] 1082 01:30:54,795 --> 01:30:58,624 All the bodies were stripped and left to the sun. 1083 01:30:58,698 --> 01:31:03,553 I fear Prince Chowfa and Alakwere cremated 1084 01:31:03,625 --> 01:31:05,251 with the others. 1085 01:31:05,321 --> 01:31:09,793 May their souls rest in peace. 1086 01:31:11,625 --> 01:31:13,860 You couldn't have prevented 1087 01:31:13,160 --> 01:31:15,942 your brother's death, Your Majesty. 1088 01:31:16,800 --> 01:31:17,895 Send my armies north. 1089 01:31:17,959 --> 01:31:22,628 If Burma wants this war, they shall have it. 1090 01:31:29,318 --> 01:31:30,528 Lord Bradley? 1091 01:31:30,598 --> 01:31:32,834 Lady Bradley. Mr. Kincaid. 1092 01:31:32,902 --> 01:31:34,178 If l might have a moment of your time. 1093 01:31:34,246 --> 01:31:36,634 I'm afraid, Mrs. Leonowens, a moment is all we have. 1094 01:31:36,709 --> 01:31:38,465 We are leaving on the next boat, my dear, 1095 01:31:38,533 --> 01:31:39,515 and so should you. 1096 01:31:39,589 --> 01:31:41,661 My life is here, Lady Bradley. 1097 01:31:41,733 --> 01:31:43,420 Kincaid: Nasty business. 1098 01:31:43,108 --> 01:31:45,791 All this sabre-rattling. 1099 01:31:45,860 --> 01:31:48,510 Not good for trade, I can tell you. 1100 01:31:48,579 --> 01:31:50,489 But the king's brother is most likely dead, 1101 01:31:50,563 --> 01:31:52,319 as is his general. 1102 01:31:52,387 --> 01:31:54,721 I would hardly call his action unprovoked. 1103 01:31:56,350 --> 01:31:59,646 What can I do for you, Mrs. Leonowens? 1104 01:31:59,714 --> 01:32:02,300 Are the British behind these attacks on Siam? 1105 01:32:02,370 --> 01:32:03,352 Kincaid: Puh! 1106 01:32:03,425 --> 01:32:05,814 Stick to teaching, Mrs. Leonowens. 1107 01:32:05,890 --> 01:32:08,410 It's obvious you know nothing about politics. 1108 01:32:08,481 --> 01:32:09,975 Burma would not make a move 1109 01:32:10,490 --> 01:32:12,121 without England's blessing, that I know. 1110 01:32:12,193 --> 01:32:14,876 Precisely. 1111 01:32:14,944 --> 01:32:17,245 But if this crisis isn't resolved soon, 1112 01:32:17,312 --> 01:32:18,904 and a country under our protection 1113 01:32:18,976 --> 01:32:20,154 is threatened, 1114 01:32:20,224 --> 01:32:23,380 we will have no choice but to defend our interests. 1115 01:32:24,927 --> 01:32:26,301 Our protection? 1116 01:32:26,367 --> 01:32:28,155 Our interests? 1117 01:32:28,222 --> 01:32:29,466 The ways of England 1118 01:32:29,535 --> 01:32:31,444 are the ways of the world, my dear. 1119 01:32:31,518 --> 01:32:34,834 They are the ways of one world, Lady Bradley, 1120 01:32:34,910 --> 01:32:36,502 one that I ashamed to call my own. 1121 01:32:36,573 --> 01:32:37,817 You forget yourself, madam. 1122 01:32:37,885 --> 01:32:40,121 Now, ifyou'll excuse us. 1123 01:32:40,189 --> 01:32:42,990 No, I will not. 1124 01:32:42,172 --> 01:32:43,514 You raised your glass to him. 1125 01:32:43,580 --> 01:32:46,231 You commended him for his vision, 1126 01:32:46,301 --> 01:32:47,283 and all the while you were waiting 1127 01:32:47,356 --> 01:32:49,112 to take his country from him. 1128 01:32:49,180 --> 01:32:51,635 How the empire conducts its business 1129 01:32:51,708 --> 01:32:53,202 is really none of your concern. 1130 01:32:54,363 --> 01:32:56,632 Last time I inquired, Lord Bradley, 1131 01:32:56,699 --> 01:32:58,292 I was still a British subject. 1132 01:32:58,363 --> 01:32:59,988 A fact you would do well to remember, madam, 1133 01:33:00,580 --> 01:33:02,775 next time you're cheek to cheek with the king. 1134 01:33:45,729 --> 01:33:46,711 Anna: What is it? 1135 01:33:59,615 --> 01:34:02,680 Oh, my dear girl, what have you done? 1136 01:34:04,702 --> 01:34:07,571 What I have done is not a result of King 1137 01:34:07,646 --> 01:34:10,547 or intention to dishonor. 1138 01:34:10,621 --> 01:34:14,680 A concubine's heart is of no consequence to King 1139 01:34:14,141 --> 01:34:17,305 consumed with matters of a whole universe. 1140 01:34:17,373 --> 01:34:20,439 Oh, but, Tuptim, why did you not come to me? 1141 01:34:23,350 --> 01:34:25,490 The king might have understood. 1142 01:34:25,563 --> 01:34:27,897 You simply can't do this to him, not now. 1143 01:34:28,923 --> 01:34:31,192 If love was a choice, 1144 01:34:31,259 --> 01:34:36,150 who would ever choose such exquisite pain? 1145 01:34:36,900 --> 01:34:38,872 This is what I need His Majesty to know, 1146 01:34:38,938 --> 01:34:42,964 if such does not compromise you. 1147 01:34:43,340 --> 01:34:45,237 I will tell him anything you wish. 1148 01:34:48,920 --> 01:34:51,670 I thank Buddha for giving me direction. 1149 01:34:51,736 --> 01:34:55,310 And now, with Mem before me, 1150 01:34:55,960 --> 01:34:58,608 I thank him for giving me true friend. 1151 01:35:02,935 --> 01:35:04,593 [Soldier Yelling ln Siamese] 1152 01:35:17,781 --> 01:35:20,498 [Soldier Giving Orders ln Siamese] 1153 01:37:19,781 --> 01:37:22,498 He wrote to me to bid me farewell, 1154 01:37:22,565 --> 01:37:25,412 believing I was lost forever to the inside, 1155 01:37:25,476 --> 01:37:27,843 so committed his life to monastery. 1156 01:38:03,648 --> 01:38:06,140 [Crowd Murmuring] 1157 01:38:48,569 --> 01:38:50,576 Aah! Aah! 1158 01:38:50,649 --> 01:38:52,721 Stop it! Stop it! Do you hear me? 1159 01:38:52,793 --> 01:38:53,840 Don't you dare lay another hand 1160 01:38:53,913 --> 01:38:54,841 on that woman! 1161 01:38:56,377 --> 01:38:57,391 She has done nothing 1162 01:38:57,464 --> 01:38:59,984 but to try and fiind some happiness! 1163 01:39:00,560 --> 01:39:01,266 I will go to the king! 1164 01:39:01,336 --> 01:39:03,600 He will put an end to this savagery! 1165 01:39:05,911 --> 01:39:07,602 [Gong Rings] 1166 01:39:07,671 --> 01:39:08,947 [Door Opens] 1167 01:39:12,374 --> 01:39:15,221 Thank you for seeing me, Your Majesty. 1168 01:39:15,287 --> 01:39:16,693 I was told by your prime minister 1169 01:39:16,758 --> 01:39:18,164 that this was none of my concern. 1170 01:39:18,230 --> 01:39:19,953 King Mongkut: It is none of Mem's concern, 1171 01:39:20,220 --> 01:39:21,582 and King is seeing you now 1172 01:39:21,654 --> 01:39:23,344 to tell you same himself. 1173 01:39:23,414 --> 01:39:24,842 Forgive me, Your Majesty, but-- 1174 01:39:24,917 --> 01:39:27,220 I do not wish for you to talk more 1175 01:39:27,930 --> 01:39:29,646 on this matter, to King or anyone. 1176 01:39:29,716 --> 01:39:30,665 Well, I was only trying-- 1177 01:39:30,741 --> 01:39:32,169 Tuptim broke law! 1178 01:39:32,244 --> 01:39:33,837 By loving someone. 1179 01:39:33,908 --> 01:39:35,696 "Sacrifice your life for truth." 1180 01:39:35,763 --> 01:39:36,811 " Persecute no man." 1181 01:39:36,883 --> 01:39:38,312 Are these not the teachings of Buddha? 1182 01:39:38,387 --> 01:39:40,907 I am King, and I say enough! 1183 01:39:45,778 --> 01:39:48,800 You asked me to always tell you what I think. 1184 01:39:48,146 --> 01:39:51,483 What you think, and what you do, 1185 01:39:51,706 --> 01:39:54,641 and how, and when you do them 1186 01:39:54,715 --> 01:39:57,300 are not the same thing. 1187 01:39:57,370 --> 01:40:00,239 If you believe I wish to execute this girl. 1188 01:40:00,314 --> 01:40:05,364 But now, because you say to court 1189 01:40:05,433 --> 01:40:08,510 you can tell King what to do, 1190 01:40:08,121 --> 01:40:10,870 I cannot intervene as I had planned. 1191 01:40:10,937 --> 01:40:13,750 Intervene after they're tortured? 1192 01:40:13,144 --> 01:40:14,573 Yes! 1193 01:40:15,992 --> 01:40:21,141 But you, a woman and a foreigner, 1194 01:40:21,207 --> 01:40:23,923 have made it seem King at your command! 1195 01:40:23,990 --> 01:40:26,300 You have made me appear weak 1196 01:40:26,103 --> 01:40:27,859 and impossible for me to step in 1197 01:40:27,926 --> 01:40:29,748 and not lose face! 1198 01:40:29,814 --> 01:40:30,762 But you are the king. 1199 01:40:30,838 --> 01:40:32,150 And to remain such, 1200 01:40:32,850 --> 01:40:34,600 I cannot undermine my ability 1201 01:40:34,134 --> 01:40:35,443 to command loyalty, 1202 01:40:35,509 --> 01:40:38,378 which I must have to keep country secure! 1203 01:40:38,453 --> 01:40:39,794 You have the power to lead your-- 1204 01:40:39,860 --> 01:40:41,453 Now is not the time to change the way 1205 01:40:41,524 --> 01:40:43,663 that things are done! 1206 01:40:43,733 --> 01:40:45,488 Well, ifnot now, then when? 1207 01:40:45,556 --> 01:40:47,830 How many more people must die 1208 01:40:47,156 --> 01:40:49,741 so that you might save face? 1209 01:40:58,739 --> 01:41:00,975 Go home, Mem. 1210 01:41:01,420 --> 01:41:03,660 You help enough for one day. 1211 01:41:11,792 --> 01:41:15,469 [Crowd Chanting AndJeering] 1212 01:42:04,777 --> 01:42:07,428 [Drums Beating] 1213 01:45:16,946 --> 01:45:18,580 For the life of me, I don't know 1214 01:45:18,129 --> 01:45:21,390 how you people can stand this heat. 1215 01:45:21,456 --> 01:45:23,365 You have 5 minutes, Mr. Kincaid. 1216 01:45:23,440 --> 01:45:26,298 I suggest you not waste them. 1217 01:45:27,866 --> 01:45:31,477 I don't suppose I could have a glass of water? 1218 01:45:33,752 --> 01:45:39,698 Right. Then, I'll come straight to the point. 1219 01:45:39,768 --> 01:45:43,379 As you know, I do a lot of business 1220 01:45:43,447 --> 01:45:45,781 with the Siamese. 1221 01:45:45,847 --> 01:45:47,473 Many of whom have ended up dead 1222 01:45:47,543 --> 01:45:48,786 in recent months. 1223 01:45:48,854 --> 01:45:50,512 Which, as I've discovered, 1224 01:45:50,582 --> 01:45:53,616 is all part of some elaborate plot 1225 01:45:53,686 --> 01:45:56,200 to make you think we British are the villains. 1226 01:45:56,860 --> 01:46:02,310 Well, I happen to know we're not. 1227 01:46:02,101 --> 01:46:04,490 The acquisition 1228 01:46:04,564 --> 01:46:06,669 ofa particular little piece of information 1229 01:46:06,740 --> 01:46:08,911 has cost me a small fortune, 1230 01:46:08,980 --> 01:46:11,795 but the fact is, when all is said and done, 1231 01:46:11,860 --> 01:46:14,609 I make more money with Mongkut on the throne. 1232 01:46:14,675 --> 01:46:18,569 So, I think I'm about to become 1233 01:46:18,643 --> 01:46:21,490 your best friend. 1234 01:46:21,555 --> 01:46:25,670 Your Majesty, Alak will not stop 1235 01:46:25,138 --> 01:46:26,861 until all of your children 1236 01:46:26,930 --> 01:46:28,872 are in velvet sacks. 1237 01:46:28,946 --> 01:46:31,728 Kincaid said 1238 01:46:31,793 --> 01:46:33,386 he'll blame the coup on Burma, 1239 01:46:33,457 --> 01:46:35,693 then launch a full-scale attack 1240 01:46:35,761 --> 01:46:37,700 using your troops 1241 01:46:37,137 --> 01:46:39,690 already protecting the border. 1242 01:46:39,761 --> 01:46:43,754 Alak seeks to finish what Taksin only dreamed of. 1243 01:46:43,824 --> 01:46:45,416 Taksin was insane. 1244 01:46:45,487 --> 01:46:50,260 No. He was betrayed... 1245 01:46:50,950 --> 01:46:52,997 as we are now. 1246 01:46:53,700 --> 01:46:55,558 How long before Alak reaches the city? 1247 01:46:55,631 --> 01:46:58,380 A week, maybe less. 1248 01:46:58,446 --> 01:47:00,104 And my armies? 1249 01:47:00,174 --> 01:47:03,338 They will never reach the palace in time. 1250 01:47:06,413 --> 01:47:09,609 Then he has already won. 1251 01:47:09,677 --> 01:47:11,367 I will evacuate 1252 01:47:11,437 --> 01:47:12,647 the royal family at once. 1253 01:47:28,523 --> 01:47:32,350 No. Recall the army 1254 01:47:32,106 --> 01:47:35,800 and announce to the people 1255 01:47:35,820 --> 01:47:38,160 we have just received glad tidings. 1256 01:47:41,897 --> 01:47:44,995 Glad tidings, Your Majesty? 1257 01:47:45,640 --> 01:47:46,973 [Crowds Cheering] 1258 01:47:54,119 --> 01:47:55,493 Man: Chahngseekao! 1259 01:47:55,558 --> 01:47:56,965 Mother, doesn't chahngseekao 1260 01:47:57,300 --> 01:47:58,590 mean white elephant? 1261 01:47:58,662 --> 01:47:59,872 Do you think they found one? 1262 01:47:59,942 --> 01:48:00,957 Yes. A white elephant 1263 01:48:01,300 --> 01:48:02,770 in Prachin Buri. 1264 01:48:02,150 --> 01:48:03,394 The entire village has seen it. 1265 01:48:03,462 --> 01:48:04,890 The first in 20 years! 1266 01:48:04,965 --> 01:48:06,820 Mind Louis, Moonshee. I'll see to our tickets. 1267 01:48:06,885 --> 01:48:08,543 I don't want to go, Mother. 1268 01:48:08,613 --> 01:48:10,849 I don't want to leave my friends. 1269 01:48:10,916 --> 01:48:12,705 The king has done good things, too. 1270 01:48:12,773 --> 01:48:14,715 Your mother has much on her mind, Louis. 1271 01:48:14,788 --> 01:48:17,250 You said the Siamese people are just like us. 1272 01:48:17,920 --> 01:48:18,717 And what about Chulalongkorn? 1273 01:48:18,788 --> 01:48:20,315 Doesn't he matter anymore? 1274 01:48:23,107 --> 01:48:25,474 Believe me, darling. I wish this 1275 01:48:25,539 --> 01:48:27,000 could all be very different. 1276 01:48:27,750 --> 01:48:29,464 It's the right decision. 1277 01:48:29,538 --> 01:48:31,320 We must go. 1278 01:48:47,776 --> 01:48:52,445 Sir, you of all are most aware 1279 01:48:52,511 --> 01:48:53,885 there are certain boundaries 1280 01:48:53,952 --> 01:48:55,610 I cannot cross, 1281 01:48:55,679 --> 01:48:57,686 one being to contradict King. 1282 01:48:57,758 --> 01:49:01,686 Yes, and God help him. Excuse me. 1283 01:49:01,758 --> 01:49:03,318 Passage for 4 on Newcastle. 1284 01:49:03,390 --> 01:49:04,339 Thank you. 1285 01:49:04,413 --> 01:49:06,355 There is no white elephant, sir. 1286 01:49:09,469 --> 01:49:12,730 King invented sighting at Prachin Buri 1287 01:49:12,796 --> 01:49:14,836 so he could escort royal family 1288 01:49:14,909 --> 01:49:17,461 to greet imaginary beast as in tradition. 1289 01:49:17,532 --> 01:49:19,321 I don't understand. 1290 01:49:23,644 --> 01:49:27,571 There is a traitor marching on palace. 1291 01:49:27,643 --> 01:49:30,294 Deception's only purpose 1292 01:49:30,363 --> 01:49:32,272 is to hide children in monastery 1293 01:49:32,347 --> 01:49:34,451 in village of Nong Khai. 1294 01:49:34,521 --> 01:49:36,431 Please, Mem. 1295 01:49:36,505 --> 01:49:40,280 My king believes you are wise. 1296 01:49:40,345 --> 01:49:42,963 You are only one who can persuade him 1297 01:49:43,330 --> 01:49:44,243 to stay with children 1298 01:49:44,313 --> 01:49:46,360 until army returns to Bangkok 1299 01:49:46,104 --> 01:49:47,827 and palace is secure. 1300 01:49:49,592 --> 01:49:53,388 Please, Mem? 1301 01:51:09,422 --> 01:51:10,436 I have just been informed 1302 01:51:10,509 --> 01:51:11,883 of the nature of your expedition, 1303 01:51:11,949 --> 01:51:14,218 Your Majesty, and, um, 1304 01:51:14,285 --> 01:51:16,489 I would like to ask a few questions 1305 01:51:16,557 --> 01:51:17,484 about the dangers involved, 1306 01:51:17,549 --> 01:51:20,865 as I've heard, at times, 1307 01:51:20,940 --> 01:51:23,591 wild elephants cannot be reasoned with. 1308 01:51:25,996 --> 01:51:27,556 I am surprised the Kralahome 1309 01:51:27,628 --> 01:51:29,831 took time to arouse such curiosity, 1310 01:51:29,899 --> 01:51:31,274 rather than make sure Mem 1311 01:51:31,339 --> 01:51:32,648 not miss her boat. 1312 01:51:35,690 --> 01:51:37,545 We have already missed our boat, Your Majesty, 1313 01:51:37,610 --> 01:51:38,820 so that I might speak with you now. 1314 01:51:38,890 --> 01:51:41,640 King cannot miss his boat. 1315 01:51:41,706 --> 01:51:43,909 If it would not be inconvenient, 1316 01:51:43,977 --> 01:51:44,959 we should like to go with you. 1317 01:51:45,330 --> 01:51:46,342 Jungle is no place 1318 01:51:46,409 --> 01:51:47,783 for proper English teacher. 1319 01:51:47,849 --> 01:51:50,750 No, it is not, Your Majesty, 1320 01:51:50,824 --> 01:51:52,929 which is why the presence of one in your cortege 1321 01:51:53,000 --> 01:51:54,854 might help ensure your display. 1322 01:51:57,959 --> 01:52:03,100 Something I feel, for many reasons, 1323 01:52:03,790 --> 01:52:06,559 I would very much like to do. 1324 01:53:06,765 --> 01:53:08,652 When a woman who has much to say 1325 01:53:08,716 --> 01:53:10,439 says nothing, 1326 01:53:10,507 --> 01:53:13,507 her silence can be deafening. 1327 01:53:18,763 --> 01:53:20,704 I wish to thank you, Mem, 1328 01:53:20,778 --> 01:53:22,240 for your courage. 1329 01:53:26,985 --> 01:53:28,872 I thought I never wanted to see you again. 1330 01:53:43,688 --> 01:53:47,517 I had a vision of young Tuptim and of Balat. 1331 01:53:49,255 --> 01:53:52,386 I think by touching us all, 1332 01:53:52,454 --> 01:53:54,593 they have fulfilled their destiny 1333 01:53:54,662 --> 01:53:56,898 and attained eternal peace. 1334 01:54:00,325 --> 01:54:01,786 Through birth and rebirth, 1335 01:54:01,861 --> 01:54:05,635 we Buddhists hope to learn from our mistakes. 1336 01:54:09,700 --> 01:54:12,155 You told me once that I had never 1337 01:54:12,228 --> 01:54:13,722 accepted the loss of my husband. 1338 01:54:13,796 --> 01:54:14,876 I had no right. 1339 01:54:14,948 --> 01:54:17,402 No, no. That was true. 1340 01:54:17,475 --> 01:54:18,653 I now realize 1341 01:54:18,723 --> 01:54:22,203 that it is not enough to just survive, 1342 01:54:22,275 --> 01:54:25,820 that life is precious. 1343 01:54:25,890 --> 01:54:28,639 Especially if you're a Christian 1344 01:54:28,706 --> 01:54:30,910 and only allowed to have one. 1345 01:54:35,553 --> 01:54:37,309 Why did you come back? 1346 01:54:40,960 --> 01:54:43,677 Because I could not imagine a Siam without you. 1347 01:54:56,926 --> 01:54:58,900 [Horse Neighs] 1348 01:56:14,356 --> 01:56:17,138 [Elephant Trumpets] 1349 01:57:36,266 --> 01:57:37,345 What has happened? 1350 01:57:37,417 --> 01:57:38,661 You and the children 1351 01:57:38,729 --> 01:57:40,420 must go on to Nong Khai without me. 1352 01:57:40,489 --> 01:57:42,212 I will meet you there. 1353 01:57:43,624 --> 01:57:44,769 I can see it in your eyes. 1354 01:57:44,840 --> 01:57:46,269 Something awful has happened. 1355 01:57:46,345 --> 01:57:48,897 Was not to be this way, Mem. 1356 01:57:50,824 --> 01:57:52,417 Alak's army has found us. 1357 01:57:52,488 --> 01:57:55,836 If he crosses the bridge, 1358 01:57:55,911 --> 01:57:58,245 everything I love will die. 1359 01:57:58,311 --> 01:57:59,620 But they're only children. 1360 01:57:59,686 --> 01:58:00,733 Yes. 1361 01:58:00,806 --> 01:58:03,556 And each one heir to throne. 1362 01:58:03,623 --> 01:58:06,404 Now, you must hurry. 1363 01:58:08,325 --> 01:58:09,252 What will you do? 1364 01:58:09,318 --> 01:58:10,910 Blow up the bridge. 1365 01:58:10,981 --> 01:58:12,192 Will that stop him? 1366 01:58:12,262 --> 01:58:14,879 It will, if he's on it. 1367 01:58:14,948 --> 01:58:16,737 Your Majesty, promise me. 1368 01:58:16,805 --> 01:58:18,659 Promise me that I will see you again. 1369 01:58:25,763 --> 01:58:28,763 If your Bible is correct, 1370 01:58:28,835 --> 01:58:31,900 whole world created in 7 days. 1371 01:58:31,970 --> 01:58:34,141 Therefore... 1372 01:58:34,210 --> 01:58:37,790 possible handful of men can stop an army. 1373 01:58:51,360 --> 01:58:56,575 But, Father, never has such an expedition excluded royal children. 1374 01:58:56,639 --> 01:58:59,225 My son, there are many things 1375 01:58:59,295 --> 01:59:00,921 you will come to understand when you're older. 1376 01:59:00,991 --> 01:59:02,517 Then, why can't I stay with you? 1377 01:59:02,590 --> 01:59:03,768 Because I need you 1378 01:59:03,839 --> 01:59:06,391 to lead our family to the monastery. 1379 01:59:10,781 --> 01:59:14,458 There is no white elephant, is there? 1380 01:59:47,405 --> 01:59:49,707 Come. Come. 1381 02:00:38,823 --> 02:00:40,830 [Horses Approaching] 1382 02:00:57,285 --> 02:00:58,561 Yah! 1383 02:03:21,522 --> 02:03:22,667 Mother, come look. 1384 02:03:22,738 --> 02:03:24,526 The king is waiting on the bridge. 1385 02:03:24,594 --> 02:03:25,521 What? 1386 02:03:25,585 --> 02:03:27,308 And there's hundreds of men 1387 02:03:27,377 --> 02:03:29,133 on the other side. 1388 02:03:40,208 --> 02:03:41,418 Wait. Stop the carriage. 1389 02:04:44,391 --> 02:04:46,114 [Bugle Playing] 1390 02:05:06,788 --> 02:05:07,716 Ugh! 1391 02:06:42,168 --> 02:06:44,870 Ahh. 1392 02:06:58,213 --> 02:07:00,700 [Bugle Plays] 1393 02:07:28,320 --> 02:07:28,926 You. 1394 02:07:30,944 --> 02:07:33,490 Why did you not go to monastery 1395 02:07:33,120 --> 02:07:34,429 Iike King order? 1396 02:07:34,496 --> 02:07:38,773 Because I lost one man to thejungle, Your Majesty. 1397 02:07:38,847 --> 02:07:42,294 I was not about to let that happen again. 1398 02:07:42,367 --> 02:07:44,788 Mem Anna not fully to blame, Father. 1399 02:07:44,862 --> 02:07:48,375 After all, you did put me in charge. 1400 02:07:56,189 --> 02:07:57,433 To sound... 1401 02:07:57,501 --> 02:08:00,217 English bugles in own defense. 1402 02:08:00,284 --> 02:08:03,186 Yes. 1403 02:08:06,204 --> 02:08:07,665 When king say handful ofman 1404 02:08:07,740 --> 02:08:09,528 could save all Siam, 1405 02:08:09,596 --> 02:08:14,778 he was most unusually incorrect. 1406 02:08:20,730 --> 02:08:23,184 Prince Chulalongkorn: And it be then 1407 02:08:23,257 --> 02:08:26,356 that all ears hear 1408 02:08:26,426 --> 02:08:28,760 what all eyes suddenly see. 1409 02:08:28,825 --> 02:08:31,345 Great white beast in infinite splendor. 1410 02:08:31,417 --> 02:08:34,670 [Children Chatter] 1411 02:08:34,136 --> 02:08:36,208 [Laughing] 1412 02:08:36,280 --> 02:08:39,575 Um, great white beast. 1413 02:08:41,176 --> 02:08:43,314 Children: Ooh! 1414 02:08:43,383 --> 02:08:44,790 [Laughing] 1415 02:08:44,855 --> 02:08:47,724 And as people rejoice with overwhelming joy. 1416 02:08:47,799 --> 02:08:50,350 [Children Cheering] 1417 02:08:58,549 --> 02:09:00,589 Most excellent conclusion 1418 02:09:00,661 --> 02:09:05,199 to expedition echoed in every corner ofSiam. 1419 02:09:05,268 --> 02:09:06,697 The end! 1420 02:09:08,500 --> 02:09:10,256 [Applause] 1421 02:09:18,451 --> 02:09:19,825 Perfect. Wonderful. 1422 02:09:19,890 --> 02:09:22,279 Very, very good. You did very fine jobs. 1423 02:09:22,354 --> 02:09:23,499 Mem? 1424 02:09:23,570 --> 02:09:25,640 This is play to commemorate 1425 02:09:25,137 --> 02:09:26,511 monumental occasion, 1426 02:09:26,578 --> 02:09:30,854 and we make fools of selves because of insufficient practice. 1427 02:09:30,929 --> 02:09:32,871 I understand truly, Your Highness, 1428 02:09:32,945 --> 02:09:35,500 but the celebration was tonight. 1429 02:09:35,121 --> 02:09:36,527 We were duty-bound, were we not? 1430 02:09:36,592 --> 02:09:38,283 Children: Yes. 1431 02:09:38,352 --> 02:09:39,464 Were we not? 1432 02:09:39,535 --> 02:09:42,218 I want you all to imagine next year, 1433 02:09:42,287 --> 02:09:44,295 when you've had time to perfect things. 1434 02:09:44,367 --> 02:09:47,563 Then your father will be even more proud of you 1435 02:09:47,631 --> 02:09:50,190 than he already is. 1436 02:09:50,940 --> 02:09:52,360 And you, Mem? 1437 02:09:52,111 --> 02:09:55,242 Will you be? 1438 02:10:01,485 --> 02:10:05,630 I will always be proud of you, my children. 1439 02:10:13,484 --> 02:10:17,346 [Music Box Playing] 1440 02:10:17,419 --> 02:10:19,143 [Crying] 1441 02:10:27,722 --> 02:10:29,380 I, uh, ordered this some time ago 1442 02:10:29,449 --> 02:10:30,376 for the children, 1443 02:10:30,441 --> 02:10:32,165 and, uh, it's a fine example 1444 02:10:32,233 --> 02:10:35,134 of scientifiic thinking, 1445 02:10:35,208 --> 02:10:37,696 as music is mathematical in nature. 1446 02:10:37,769 --> 02:10:41,183 Chords, constructed from notes 1447 02:10:41,256 --> 02:10:43,395 in intervals of thirds, 1448 02:10:43,464 --> 02:10:47,900 and so on, and so on. 1449 02:10:47,800 --> 02:10:50,470 Precisely. 1450 02:10:57,700 --> 02:11:01,441 I would like to know why, 1451 02:11:01,508 --> 02:11:04,638 if science can unravel something 1452 02:11:04,707 --> 02:11:06,430 as beautiful as music, 1453 02:11:06,499 --> 02:11:08,670 why it cannot posit a solution 1454 02:11:08,739 --> 02:11:11,800 for a school teacher and a king? 1455 02:11:11,740 --> 02:11:16,474 The manner in which people might understand 1456 02:11:16,545 --> 02:11:18,552 such new possibilities 1457 02:11:18,625 --> 02:11:22,683 is also process of evolution. 1458 02:11:25,216 --> 02:11:28,215 Everything in Siam has its own time. 1459 02:11:32,511 --> 02:11:36,405 Even if King is also wanting it to be different. 1460 02:11:39,600 --> 02:11:41,656 I still must go, Your Majesty. 1461 02:11:49,373 --> 02:11:53,529 So, where is it you will be going? 1462 02:11:53,597 --> 02:11:55,735 England. 1463 02:11:59,132 --> 02:12:01,139 Home. 1464 02:12:02,748 --> 02:12:04,308 This is good, Mem. 1465 02:12:04,379 --> 02:12:07,412 Very good for Louis as well. 1466 02:12:18,969 --> 02:12:19,917 What? 1467 02:12:23,193 --> 02:12:26,400 Am wondering if, 1468 02:12:26,104 --> 02:12:28,340 given circumstances, 1469 02:12:28,409 --> 02:12:31,637 it is appropriate 1470 02:12:31,703 --> 02:12:35,380 for King to ask... 1471 02:12:35,447 --> 02:12:37,454 Anna... 1472 02:12:37,527 --> 02:12:39,283 to dance? 1473 02:12:43,670 --> 02:12:47,840 I have danced with a king before, Your Majesty. 1474 02:12:52,597 --> 02:12:54,506 And l... 1475 02:12:57,205 --> 02:13:00,620 an Englishwoman. 1476 02:13:25,489 --> 02:13:29,231 Until now... 1477 02:13:29,296 --> 02:13:32,591 Madam Leonowens, 1478 02:13:32,656 --> 02:13:35,590 I did not understand supposition 1479 02:13:35,663 --> 02:13:40,932 man could be satisfied with only one woman. 1480 02:14:29,256 --> 02:14:31,780 I was only a boy, 1481 02:14:31,144 --> 02:14:33,511 but the image of my father 1482 02:14:33,576 --> 02:14:35,332 holding the woman he loved 1483 02:14:35,400 --> 02:14:36,676 for the last time 1484 02:14:36,743 --> 02:14:39,558 has remained with me throughout the years. 1485 02:14:39,623 --> 02:14:43,365 It is always surprising how small a part of life 1486 02:14:43,431 --> 02:14:46,398 is taken up by meaningful moments. 1487 02:14:46,471 --> 02:14:50,464 Most of them, they are over before they start, 1488 02:14:50,534 --> 02:14:53,217 although they cast a light on the future 1489 02:14:53,286 --> 02:14:58,588 and make the person who originated them unforgettable. 1490 02:14:58,660 --> 02:15:03,264 Anna had shined such a light on Siam. 1491 02:15:42,145 --> 02:15:45,276 Cannot touch 1492 02:15:45,344 --> 02:15:48,279 Cannot hold 1493 02:15:48,353 --> 02:15:55,950 Cannot be together 1494 02:15:56,640 --> 02:15:59,356 Cannot love 1495 02:15:59,423 --> 02:16:02,325 Cannot kiss 1496 02:16:02,399 --> 02:16:09,468 Cannot have each other 1497 02:16:10,590 --> 02:16:13,851 Must be strong 1498 02:16:13,917 --> 02:16:18,554 And we must let go 1499 02:16:18,621 --> 02:16:21,916 Cannot say 1500 02:16:21,980 --> 02:16:25,809 What our hearts must know 1501 02:16:25,884 --> 02:16:29,396 How can I not love you? 1502 02:16:29,467 --> 02:16:33,590 What do I tell my heart? 1503 02:16:33,659 --> 02:16:37,553 When do I not want you 1504 02:16:37,626 --> 02:16:42,000 Here in my arms? 1505 02:16:42,730 --> 02:16:45,815 How does one waltz away 1506 02:16:45,881 --> 02:16:49,906 From all of the memories? 1507 02:16:49,976 --> 02:16:53,904 How do I not miss you 1508 02:16:53,976 --> 02:16:59,158 When you are gone? 1509 02:16:59,223 --> 02:17:02,920 Cannot dream 1510 02:17:02,167 --> 02:17:05,140 Cannot share 1511 02:17:05,780 --> 02:17:12,813 Sweet and tender moments 1512 02:17:12,885 --> 02:17:16,146 Cannot feel 1513 02:17:16,213 --> 02:17:19,830 How we feel 1514 02:17:19,156 --> 02:17:26,891 Must pretend it's over 1515 02:17:26,964 --> 02:17:30,542 Must be brave 1516 02:17:30,612 --> 02:17:35,281 And we must go on 1517 02:17:35,347 --> 02:17:38,194 Must not say 1518 02:17:38,258 --> 02:17:42,414 What we've known all along 1519 02:17:42,482 --> 02:17:46,224 How can I not love you? 1520 02:17:46,289 --> 02:17:50,314 What do I tell my heart? 1521 02:17:50,384 --> 02:17:54,475 When do I not want you 1522 02:17:54,544 --> 02:17:58,799 Here in my arms? 1523 02:17:58,863 --> 02:18:02,507 How does one waltz away 1524 02:18:02,575 --> 02:18:06,503 From all of the memories? 1525 02:18:06,575 --> 02:18:10,503 How do I not miss you 1526 02:18:10,575 --> 02:18:14,916 When you are gone? 1527 02:18:14,989 --> 02:18:19,364 How can I not love you? 1528 02:18:33,579 --> 02:18:37,441 Must be brave 1529 02:18:37,514 --> 02:18:41,922 And we must be strong 1530 02:18:41,994 --> 02:18:45,158 Cannot say 1531 02:18:45,226 --> 02:18:51,139 What we've known all along 1532 02:18:52,520 --> 02:18:57,277 How can I not love you? 1533 02:18:57,352 --> 02:19:01,313 What do I tell my heart? 1534 02:19:01,384 --> 02:19:05,344 When do I not want you 1535 02:19:05,415 --> 02:19:09,408 Here in my arms? 1536 02:19:09,479 --> 02:19:13,275 How does one waltz away 1537 02:19:13,350 --> 02:19:17,473 From all of the memories? 1538 02:19:17,542 --> 02:19:21,502 How do I not miss you 1539 02:19:21,573 --> 02:19:25,850 When you are gone? 1540 02:19:25,156 --> 02:19:31,964 How can I not love you 1541 02:19:35,363 --> 02:19:42,552 When you are gone? 99113