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Nippon Herald Motion Picture Co., Ltd.

A Mushi Production

Baghdad!

Here I am in Baghdad!

A Thousand and One Nights

Water!

Water to refresh the body!

Water! Water!

Fresh medicinal water from the Nile!

Buy my water! Water!

Drink this for a long life!

Water, old man!

Let me show you one of the most precious slave girls!

18 years old and in the bloom of youth.

Look at her eyes!

Show us the rest.

Awful!

That's cheating!

They say "where beauty lacks, you'll find an unspoiled maid..."

Stop the cheap talk.

- Let us see the next girl. - How about this one?

Are you ready?

Behold a most ravishing maiden.

Long and slim legs...

Full breasts...

We want to see below her eyes.

I'll take her!

One-and-a-half pieces of gold.

The candy's over that way.

A hundred pieces of gold!

Not bad, handsome man.

450 pieces.

How about f-f-five hundred?

- 600. - 650.

Ummm... 700!

- 800! - 1,301.

2,000!

I'll give you 5,000.

- 10,000! - Sold!

Congratulations!

Sold for 10,000!

Eh? 10,000 pieces of gold?!

She's mine. Forever mine!

Make Way!

Where is she?

Don't take my girl. Catch the thief!

Those fat old men of Baghdad think they can catch me?

What's wrong?

Sorry, but...

I wanted you so much.

Strange place.

A fancy house! Let's check it out.

Absolutely empty. Not even a cat!

Okay, a cat at least.

I'm exhausted. My legs feel like they're made of lead.

Aren't you tired?

Not really.

Tell me your name.

Miriam.

I'm Aldin.

I'm a water vendor.

I'd never dreamed of lying in bed next to a girl like you.

I'm happy I came to Baghdad!

Tell me, Miriam.

I could tell you enjoyed yourself.

I did too. I'm very happy.

But why with me? I just sell water.

You gave me such immense joy.

I did?

I didn't come here because you bought me.

I'm here because I'm in love with you.

All right.

We aren't a master and slave, but a man and woman?

I seem to have lost in this match of passion.

Miriam...

How about a rematch?

Let me prove that I am the master of passion.

It wasn't locked last night.

Ouch!

Aldin, the window!

You two sing a sweet song together!

You peeping bastard!

I enjoyed that song all night.

Who are you?

The owner of this palace.

Sorry for barging in. We meant no harm.

Why have you locked us in?

Relax, young man.

You'll have all the comforts necessary to live, so enjoy your stay.

I'll enjoy it here from my little peep-hole.

Shut up!

We aren't a show.

Don't fight it...

or else I'll call the police.

Miriam, we're trapped in this cage.

My love-birds are starting to get my point.

Your love song was the nicest I've ever heard.

Please feel free to keep making that lovely tune.

Listen, Mama.

I need her.

Oh, to taste those rosebuds of her breasts...

and bite her little toes...

Please, please Mama. Help me get her back.

Your father will do it for you.

Right, darling?

You are the chief of police.

To insult our son...

...is an insult to our house and to yourself,

the Police Chief of all Baghdad!

Our son suffers and all you can think of are your potions!

He must have been a guinea pig in his previous life.

Are you listening to me?

Dear... Dear!

Inspector Badli to see you, sir.

Any news about that slave girl?

She and the water vendor are in Shalieman's house.

And?

It's likely that Shalieman has them locked up.

As you know, Shalieman is a bit of an odd man.

But he is in favor with our king.

What can we do?

Why don't we resort to force?

The usual tricks.

It's a good chance to get rid of our old friend.

The usual tricks...

I'll leave it to you then.

Handle it properly.

The promotion meeting is happening soon, after all.

Madam, be aware that you are playing with fire.

And you be aware that you'll be judged for promotion soon.

Right, Madam.

Open, sesame!

I have been waiting a long time for your arrival, madam.

Don't be so insolent.

My humble apologies.

The party is over.

Everybody get out!

Madia.

Clear out of here.

Do as your father says.

Don't you dare touch my arrow.

You should thank me for saving you.

That fish eats flesh.

Who cares?!

You don't know me.

Oh, but I do.

You are a woman, Madia.

Badli...

I'll kill you.

I will kill you!

We want two things.

One is to kill Shalieman and take his treasures.

The other is to catch the water vendor and the slave girl

and bring them to Badli.

Hmm? Where is my daughter?

What are you standing around for?

Ready your horses!

What's going on?!

Beats me.

A war!

Open up! We'll burn to death!

Where is Shalieman?

Please spare my life! Girls don't kill people, do they?

Help! open up!

I'd hate to become shish kebab!

Miriam... Miriam!

Did you open the door?

You're the water vendor.

Miriam!

Take all the treasure!

Bastard!

What is your name?

I'm Aldin and she is my-

- Aldin. - Yes.

You killed Shalieman, didn't you?

Are you kidding?

Rough him up.

I've killed no one! I've been framed!

- Miriam! - Aldin!

Miriam!

Aldin!

Miriam!

Miriam.

Inspector Badli, send her to my son.

She's my girl. She's mine.

You're my girl. Yes, my girl.

We're together at last!

You missed me, didn't you?

Definitely pearls before swine.

Please don't hit me!

- Should I stop? - Please.

Spit it out then.

If I do, you let me go?

You'll stand trial in court.

- And then? - You'll be beheaded.

You killed Shalieman.

Tell us...

You murdered Shalieman!

Another day of torture.

You'll die hard.

While there is life, there is hope.

Listen, the forensic doctor is my friend.

You won't die.

You'll be buried alive in a graveyard.

Crawl out and get away by yourself.

Wow, I don't know how to thank you.

But why are you helping me to escape?

A big eater has a big heart and can do no wrong, or so they say.

Water...

Water!

Why won't you sleep with me, Miriam?

It's been a month.

You won't even give me a chance to demonstrate myself.

Miriammm...

Wake up!

Such a pitiful boy!

Open your legs!

That's how dealing with a woman is done!

Be a man!

"Be a man."

That's what mother always says to you.

Let's see... There you are.

A stimulant.

Thanks to the potion specialist that is my father.

Oh, my sweet Miriam. You're my girl.

I've become big and strong tonight.

Open your legs!

Let me hold you.

My plum, my pearl.

Wha-wha-what's wr-wr-wrong with my...

Y-y-your bo-bo-body...

What did you do to him?!

Get down here, now!

I might be able to help, so come down here.

This fool threw himself down from there.

I'll act as the witness.

In return, you'll be my property.

I'm looking for a girl, Miriam.

Her name is Miriam.

She's young, 16 or 17.

I heard that name at the Police Chief's house before.

Is Miriam here?

She was, but she left.

- When? - Some time ago.

- Where to? - Don't know.

A girl named Miriam...

A girl named Miriam...

A girl named Miriam...

A girl named Miriam...

A girl named Miriam...

Miriam...

Be brave Miriam.

It's coming.

Every woman goes through this.

And she becomes a mother.

Miriam, push a little harder.

Think of the man who fathered your child.

See his image in this difficult moment.

That's it. That's the way! Yes!

Al... din...

Did you say "Miriam"?

I did. You know her?

She's down there.

- Down there?! - Inspector Badli's place.

Thanks, old man!

Miriam...

Miriam!

Miriam!

Jalis.

Jalis... that's the child's name?

It's a good name, isn't it?

Why yes! It is a beautiful name.

What's wrong, Miriam?

Miriam! Miriam!

- Who the hell are you? - Let me in, please!

My wife, Miriam, is in there.

Well, money talks you know.

Yeah... but...

No money? Forget it!

P-Please, just let me know if she's fine.

Good grief... Let me see.

Jalis...

My dear child, mother must leave you now.

Your mother...

Your mother...

She must go to heaven.

I pray that you will grow up a good child.

Let me... ask you...

one... last favor.

One... just one...

Tell your father... tell Aldin, that...

your mother loved him...

and died... smiling.

Carry this message in your heart.

She died?!

- That's impossible! - It's not.

- When? - Last night.

The old housekeeper said so. Sorry.

Miriam is dead?

Miriam!

Miriam...

Miriam!

Inspector Badli?

Who's there?

You've been promoted.

Who are you?

Miriam is dead and it's your fault!

Ah, you! You're still alive?

Hey, Aldin.

It's not my fault. It's a misunderstanding.

Miriam was your...

No, please! Wait!

Spare my life!

I quit. Listen Badli.

Miriam wouldn't come back to life even if I killed you.

I almost lost myself. Almost...

Good grief.

Open, sesame!

Ummm...

Open... sesame?

An automatic door!

Open some more, sesame?

Hey, be careful, sesame.

Close, sesame.

Be quiet, sesame.

Intruder!

Oh!

Open... flour?

No?

Open, rice...

Millet...

Open, beans?

Open, corn... or peanuts!

No, no... red beans?

Ummm... open, garlic...

Ahh... open, pepper? Open"-

- Sesame! - That's right!

Open... huh?!

You've got a lot of nerve trying to steal from thieves.

You won't get out alive!

Hey, hey, I'm unarmed.

Well then, use this.

Grab the knife, punk!

Shhhhh! Don't wake the bad guys up!

I said pick it up.

- If I do? - You die.

Then I refuse.

See, you won't.

- Open... - Don't play with me!

You wanna fight, lady? You really do, eh?

What the hell!

Oww...

You're the water vendor from Shalieman's.

And it's you who saved me from the fire.

You were locked up. How did you get out?

I managed somehow.

You came back to avenge yourself?

Avenge? No.

Gold is the reason I came back.

Gold? For what?

You see...

I'll invest the gold and make it big!

You don't know what I'm capable of.

The world is big.

Why don't you come with me?

Leave this dingy hole of a cave.

Be free!

That sounds exciting.

Why not?

You know, you might have a big mouth,

but you're small-time.

Don't worry. I'll take care of you.

- What's that? - My gift for you.

Dad grabbed this thing.

It's just a child's hobby horse.

Shut up and get on!

Hold on tight.

Open, sesame!

A flying hobby horse?!

Aldin!

Are you all right?

What is this?!

Aren't there any men on this island?

No one but us.

I've heard of this fable... the island of women!

Oh my... another one!

I am the queen of this island.

Are you... a w-woman? Or are you a goddess?

You will enjoy a never-ending fountain of wine and love for the rest of your life.

I will? Yes, I will!

When do we start?

Right now. Come with me.

Not so fast!

You can't take my Aldin away from me.

"My Aldin"?

Madam, move!

Women just fall for me, you know.

Get out of here.

This knife ain't made of rubber.

Shut your mouth, or you'll die.

You dare speak to me like that?

Stop! Will you just stop it?

She's just a small girl.

I will spare her life for your sake.

But she must leave here.

Leave right now!

Fine. I don't wanna stay here anyway.

Aldin, are you coming with me?

I'm... not leaving.

Why, this is paradise! I have to explore it.

So this is your idea of making it big, huh?

How disappointing.

Sorry if I let you down, Madia.

God willing, I hope we meet again.

Have a pleasant voyage!

You're a fool, Aldin!

It'll be dawn soon. Rest a while longer.

Good night. I'll see you tomorrow.

If you want to keep going like this,

you must promise me one thing.

Do not open the door in the heart of the jungle.

I promise.

Good boy.

O m)! queen!

Where are you, queen of pleasure?

Let's make love throughout the day and the night.

Aldin!

Aldin is mine.

Dry him out.

Don't lie down on the job!

Move your ass, will ya?

You heard him.

Forget the drowned guy. Move, everyone!

Hey, who are you?

Who? Me?

I was just saved from the sea.

Get this freeloader!

Make him work. Nothing's free on this boat.

Aye aye, sir.

Row with all your strength!

Hey, you!

What do you think you're doing?

I'm thinking about the island of women.

So you're dreaming.

An island of women? No way.

Believe it or not, I escaped from there.

Voluptuous women as far as the eye can see.

The queen was the most glamorous.

She wriggled her body,

holding her plump breasts against my chest...

What's next?

She said "I'm desperately in love with you."

The fires of passion wrapped around her as she began to touch me!

- That's it. - No!

All this rowing makes me slur my words.

You row, then I can talk.

Sure, sure!

We held each other tight.

Her legs wrapped around my waist.

I ran my hand over her legs.

And slipped it between her...

What's going on?! The ship is spinning in circles!

Have you gone mad?!

Yipes!

My boatswain's lost his mind!

That must be the legendary Loplop's egg!

They say it's the biggest bird in the world.

Hey buddy, it could be a good omen!

Let's take a bite!

Heave ho!

Heave ho! Heave ho!

- Heave ho! - Steer to the left.

The bird! It's her egg!

What a spooky island.

At least we survived.

So what? I lost all my goods.

I'll go and see if anyone is on this island.

Is anybody here?

There you are, in the flesh!

Well, minus the flesh.

Is anybody there?

Oops!

Damn! That hurt.

I need a drink.

Wine?

Mighty good!

Now, something in the way of a meal...

A butcher's shop full...

How'd that happen?

That wine must've gone straight to my head...

This is real meat!

What's next?

Maybe I should go to bed?

Abracadabra...

Or maybe a magical boat?

Sail the boat!

It's moving?!

How about a window?

Oh, it's really moving!

Where to, master?

We are out to sea, as you commanded.

Give me my destination, sir?

You're the boat?

That's right, sir.

I'll do anything you ask, master.

Fantastic! I know where to go.

Set sail for the port of Basra!

So it shall be, master.

A real captain wears fancy clothes.

How about some silk garments for me?

Now I need handy sailors up on deck.

Don't just stand there. Move!

Tell me though, why are you helping me?

I was created by a demon king and served him as a slave.

But he got bored and abandoned me 5,000 years ago.

I vowed that I would serve the first man who found me.

You are that man. My master.

That's just great!

I have just one more small favor to ask.

I want a ravishing maiden to accompany me.

What's the matter with you?

I am sorry, master.

Women bring bad luck to a ship.

Oh, I see. That's all right.

Women.

I'll have a girl in every port I stop at.

I've got a magic ship.

I'll collect the rarest treasures from across the seven seas.

I'll be the richest man on Earth.

15 years have passed...

Eggs again?

Something wrong with that?

Eating, sleeping, and making love.

That's your idea of fun.

We imps have nothing, while Allah and Satan have all the powers.

What else is left for us other than having a little fun?

You've become a hopeless sex maniac.

I'm tired of you.

We've been married for 500 years.

So I'm not surprised.

Let's make a little bet.

That's your idea of fun?

Heads or tails?

Heads.

Here goes.

Tails. I choose the position tonight.

Whatever...

We've done the kangaroos once.

We've done dolphins over 50 times.

Try something else.

How about a bird?

No way.

Oh, we haven't tried this!

- A cockroach! - What?!

It's worth trying.

Are you out of your mind?

I won the coin toss. You must obey me.

How anyone could call that erotic...

Snug as two bugs in a rug.

Why can't I have a love affair worth risking my life for?

Don't talk like a human.

They are who they are. And we are... who we are.

- Hey, hey. Stop! - What now?

I just saw a man.

There you go again.

Ah, he's positively beautiful.

Sweetheart, I'm warning you.

He's not like us.

I know.

Let's see, how can I overcome our differences?

- Impossible. - Think so?

- No, you can't. - Yes, I can.

I saw a better looking one in Baghdad the other day.

Did you now?

I refuse to listen to you until I see that guy.

Seeing is believing.

Hey!

All right, all right.

Stop.

Let's see the guy.

No, no. Go and wake up your man first.

It's a girl! You tricked me!

I said a better looking one.

I didn't say a guy, you know.

Ouch! That hurt.

Now then, surely she'll give him up?

Here you go.

What?! She's in love with him?

I am Jalis from Baghdad.

I am Aslan from Basra.

- Aslan. - Jalis.

- You are beautiful. - You are beautiful.

They both said the same thing.

We both seem to have lost.

Looks like all hell is going to break loose.

Jalis.

Aslan...

Aslan!

It wasn't a dream.

Jalis, my dear. You're awake.

Today, you'll join the Caliph's harem.

Father.

As I told you before, I refuse.

You cannot.

My dear Jalis...

It's a great honor to enter the royal harem.

You are the daughter of a slave woman.

I adopted you and treated you as my own child.

You owe me a lot for that.

You don't wish to obey me?

Think it over, will you?

Young lady, it's time to dress.

Listen, let me ask you a favor.

- I need some men's clothes. - Men's clothes?

I want to dress like a man.

Aslan.

C'mon, forget it.

Love with a human would never work!

I'll please you tonight with my excellent techniques.

Filthy sex is all you can think about!

Oh, so what you were thinking about had nothing to do with sex, huh?

I'm off now.

Come with me, or I'll be gone.

Hey!

Come with me now.

All right, now you've made me mad!

Goodbye!

Heads or tails, she'll come with me.

Here we go.

Look at that. Sideways...

Which means...

I'll go for the old bachelor life for now.

Now I know! I shall go to Baghdad.

I'll go and find Jalis there.

Where did you come from?

No saddle...

Oh?

You do have a saddle.

That's convenient.

Can't you go faster?

It's getting dark.

Let's camp out here.

A tent?

Where'd this tent come from?

Two pillows...

Whose bed is this?

I saw a tent from afar.

Can I sleep here?

It's not my tent. I've just stopped here as well.

I've come from Baghdad.

Baghdad?

That's where I'm going.

Do you happen to know a girl called Jalis?

- Jalis? - I'm in love with her.

She lives in Baghdad.

I think I know her.

Oh! Really?

Where does she live and what does she do?

Why don't we lie down?

You know what?

Put your hand on my breast.

On your breast?

But... I am afraid your tastes are...

You'll be pleased.

Don't be silly.

Are you afraid?

If you don't, I won't tell you.

Hey... No...

Do as I say, okay?

You... but you're a woman!

Aslan!

Jalis!

Aslan!

Jalis!

Ms. Jalis.

Your father is worried about you.

You must come with us.

Excellency!

Um“?

I've brought you good news.

The great merchant Sinbad shall soon visit Baghdad.

According to our source, he is the richest of all merchants on Earth.

Oh ho...

If you could befriend this merchant,

he'd have much to offer where you are lacking.

I see...

How can I befriend him?

I have a plan I'd like to carry out.

If you'll allow it, your Excellency.

- See to it. - Very well, sir.

- Are you leaving? - I am.

- When will you be back? - Don't know.

Do you love me?

Umm... I do...

Get lost!

Badli, she can't wait forever to become your wife, now can she?

You talk like the other fathers do.

More importantly, how go the preparations for the attack?

Proceeding apace.

He'll be easy prey for the condors.

Good!

We'll talk about your daughter after that.

Excellent.

Don't you dare make any noise!

Go now, Madia.

You must deceive Sinbad no matter what.

Honorable Sinbad.

My aging father and I have brought oil from afar.

We wish to take rest here in your oasis tonight.

Why yes! Be my guest.

Are you doing well in your new trade, Madia?

It's me, Aldin.

Aldin!

Don't be afraid.

I can guess what's in those jars of oil.

What a woman you've become!

Aldin...

If you only knew that I'd thought of killing myself

since the day I was forced to abandon you.

My only hope was to see you again someday.

Charge! Begin the attack!

What the hell is going on?!

Badli!

You traitor!

So it's you! You betrayed me.

I'm sorry?

Do I know you, sir?

You sneaky rat!

Madia...

Father!

Father... Father!

Badli!

Let her go.

We can capture her whenever.

Are you Mr. Sinbad?

Yes, I am.

It was a close call, sir.

Allow me to introduce myself.

I am Badli, Police Chief of Baghdad.

I appreciate the service of the police.

I feel most safe.

It is my honor to escort you to Baghdad.

I'm grateful for that.

It is a pleasure to have your company.

The pleasure is mine, too.

I am staying in the home of Baghdad's police chief.

It should be the safest place in town.

Have you come to Baghdad to trade?

No, no. I've come for other reasons.

No? Well then...

What might your reasons be?

You never know, I might be in a position to help you.

Captain, as you know,

I own the greatest treasures of all time.

I'd like to buy the crown.

Huh?

I should like to be crowned as ruler.

Huh? B-Baghdad's...?

That's right.

I heard the King owns the greatest treasures.

I want us to compete to see whose collection is greater.

Would you be able to help me?

Aslan?

Is this what your first love tasted like?

Take him away!

Enlist him in the army's slave corps.

- Aslan. - Jalis.

Jalis!

Aslan!

Aslan...

Jalis was the child of the water vendor.

I can use this situation as my trump card.

He said what?!

He wishes to compete with our king for the crown.

He's out of line!

He wants an answer.

What do you think?

Regardless of who wins, our positions will be unchanged.

No... Sinbad is a rich upstart.

It'll be easier to control him.

Oh, I see!

You'll make history. No doubt.

Your treasures are truly magnificent.

I shall take care to watch over them.

Please do.

Miriam?

- What's that, sir? - Who's that girl?

Ah, she's my daughter, Jalis.

Jalis...

She's just like Miriam.

Children of Allah.

People of Baghdad.

Worthy subjects of my crown!

I, Caliph Muhammed Bin Sabaiq the Fourth,

ruler of Baghdad, swear in the name of Allah

that Sinbad and myself shall enter into competition

of our riches in such ways that you will judge before your eyes

the power and the extent of said riches.

The one who wins this competition shall be crowned the next Caliph of Baghdad!

Are you the foolish one who calls himself Sinbad?

- I am! - Behold the fool who shall lose his head!

The rules of these proceedings are as follows.

There will be a total of 13 rounds.

The power and beauty of the treasures will be measured.

The score will be recorded on this board.

White is for the Caliph.

Black is for Sinbad.

Now, let us begin!

The first round!

The second round.

The third round!

Do not try to corrupt the holiness of this crown.

Hurry! Hurry with the water!

Why, that's a mermaid!

Yes, but that treasure is gone now.

She is the only one left in the world.

What a shame she's been marred.

Sinbad, behold this mysterious dancer.

Witness her indifference to the pounding of your heart.

She knows one's fear and guilt and thrusts her sword into the bearer of those feelings.

My King, I bear neither fear nor guilt, I'm afraid.

So, it's true.

Your husband ordered the bandit be killed.

In order to set him up, the plot required using him to attack Sinbad.

I then staged Sinbad's rescue by killing the bandit.

Kamhakim was my friend.

I was forced to betray him.

That swine! He'll pay for this.

Calm down Madam...

You stay out of this!

What?!

Kill the traitor!

M-M... Medicine...

My own Prime Minister?!

Kamhakim has been avenged.

That was close.

Come, judge the result!

- The sixth round! - It may go into extra rounds.

You never know who'll be the winner.

It'll definitely go into extra rounds.

The score is tied at six each!

Now, for the 13th and final round!

This round shall decide the winner.

We will experience a great moment of history.

Bring the executioner here now.

The 13th round!

Your silence, please!

The last treasures to compete will be horses.

It will be a race.

The horse that fetches the Caliph's pennant from 50km away first shall be declared the winner.

That is the fastest horse in the world.

That damned hobby horse!

I object to that entry!

It belongs to me.

Nonsense!

It belongs to me.

It was given to me by a girl named Madia 15 years ago.

Shut your filthy mouth!

It was confiscated from the cave of the bandit, Kamhakim.

Are you admitting that you consorted with an enemy of Baghdad?

Ummm... but it's not a real horse.

It can fly.

Flying or not, it is a horse.

And thus, it is my entry.

All right then. I'll ride on my horse.

What?

With your permission,

I can't be a mere spectator at a disadvantage.

Mr. Sinbad.

I shall ride the hobby horse.

Place your bets! Give it a whirl!

On your marks!

Get ready!

Remember the swinging blade in the torture chamber?

You'll end up in that chamber.

We'll see about that.

They are returning now!

Out of my way!

I've never ridden a horse before.

The pennant shall be examined.

The winner is...

...the Caliph of Baghdad!

I protest!

Our arrival was simultaneous.

It was a draw.

Your pennant bears defects.

It has been desecrated, therefore, you lost, Sinbad.

That wasn't in the rules!

Silence! You were told it was a holy banner of Baghdad.

You soiled it.

Therefore, you have lost.

Executioner! You have an order to carry out.

Wait a moment.

I've become known as Sinbad of the sea.

If I am to die, I'll die on my ship.

My ship is moored at the estuary.

The rest of my treasures are kept on that ship.

Please take a look at them before cutting off my head.

My treasures will be all yours, my lord.

Wait, Badli... I mean, Prime Minister!

- Prime Minister? - Yes, you will be...

...if you remain with me.

Where is the treasure?

The hold is empty!

Now, spirit! Sail my ship to the end of the earth!

Very well, master.

Pretty neat trick, eh?

0 Caliph of Baghdad.

It's great to see you in high spirits, your Majesty.

Yes, Mister Prime Minister.

How does it feel to be the Caliph of Baghdad?

Excellent! Super excellent.

Your Majesty,

I'd like to hear of the new policies you have planned.

Here are my new policies.

Take note.

The people of Baghdad shall lick one another's noses when they greet each other.

Huh?

You heard me. They will lick each other's noses.

Y-You mean like a dog?

That's an order. Write it down.

Your response?

Y-Yes...

Say it louder.

"Yes!" Say it like that.

- Yes. - Louder.

YES!

Good.

Next. How to greet your superior.

A handstand!

Those are not policies, Your Majesty.

Tell me what is then?

Housing, prices, education...

Fine then, the prices of rice and salt are to increase tenfold.

Pepper prices are down ten times.

That's absurd.

Are you telling your subjects to eat pepper everyday?

Arrest those who oppose the order.

Crack down on them!

That's it. Push it through the Senate.

YES!

Handstands!

The third policy.

His Majesty ordered a tower to be built.

A tower? What kind?

A tall one.

A tower to reach the sun.

For what purpose?

To consume taxes.

Nonsense!

A sailor can never be a politician.

Heavy taxation...

We want that money for our pension.

You'll be executed if you object to it.

Any objections?

We'll start building tomorrow.

Handstands!

The seventh policy.

We'll go to war.

Your Majesty, you are in excellent spirits.

Don't be so formal.

Let's enjoy some good wine.

Listen, Jalis...

I have great news for our family.

His Majesty wishes to take you as his first wife.

Yes, I do.

What's that attitude?!

You should be most honored!

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

Jalis!

Take it easy.

No need to yell at her.

His Majesty, the Caliph of Baghdad!

Have you reached the sun yet?

No, sir. We have done everything we can.

We've drained the mental capacities of our scientists,

and the physical capacities of the masons and slaves,

all without success.

Are you saying you want to give up?

I am. If we go on,

the tower will collapse due to its enormous weigh.

Collapse? When?

I don't know, sir.

Then keep going till it does.

Your Majesty, Baghdad will be crushed!

Do as I say, or you'll be crushed.

If not the sun, go to the moon!

Hold it.

We must kill him for the sake of Baghdad.

If your wish is to save Baghdad,

we need to have the citizens on our side.

Trust me. I'll handle this.

You've drained your capacities?

What are you saying?

You want...

...a king who rules well?

Huh, not so easy.

What is a king?

It's power!

When a king sneezes, his doctors lose their heads.

When a king yawns, thousands of women dance.

That is a king!

Since I've become a king,

I need to see just how far a king can go.

What are the limits of my power as a king? Tell me!

Is this as far as the tower can go?

I command you to tell me!

Jalis?

You are Jalis.

What are you doing?

The war front...

Hmm? What do you see?

Soldiers who are killing many soldiers.

- Jalis. - Your Majesty.

Your father told me that you refuse to join my harem.

- Why? - I do not wish it, Your Majesty.

No?

Why not?

Forgive me, but I have Aslan.

- Aslan? - Your Majesty.

He's with the slave corps.

Is he your lover?

I love him.

I wish to choose my own love.

Your king is speaking to you.

You wish to choose your own love?

You wouldn't dare!

Come to my bed tonight. That's an order!

Never!

Well then, I'll let Aslan decide.

Huh?

He'll renounce his love for you.

Don't overdo it, kid.

Aslan was executed for attempted desertion.

Aslan!

It's my fault, Jalis.

It's my fault he was sent to the slave corps.

If you do not want to join the Caliph's harem, you need not.

I'd give my life to our king if it could make up for Aslan's death.

Father!

I'll do it...

I can't let you die.

I will not testify.

But you will.

Fool!

Oh, my dear!

How wonderful to see you!

I'd never fail to see you.

I rendered service to your late husband.

You've taken over my late husband's position.

I suppose it's my turn to serve you tonight.

Speaking of your late husband,

didn't he make an elixir that could make the dead talk?

You're amazing, Badli.

Now, bite my breasts...

Where can I find the elixir?

The third bottle... second shelf...

Ravish me, won't you?

As you wish.

All I need is that elixir.

What are we doing here?

This is the valley of the starving lions.

They'll eat us alive!

Stay back!

Don't look!

Why hide? I want to say thank you.

Aslan.

If we imps are seen by humans, we'll die on the spot.

But who cares?! I'd rather die if I can't say I love you now.

That idiot!

Oh?

Oh my god!

C'mon, Jalis is in trouble!

There you go again!

We'll bicker later! Hurry, get Aslan back to her!

No! Kidnapper!

- Jalis. - YES!

Not so loud. Be more romantic.

Your Majesty.

I love you, Jalis.

From now on, you'll be on your own.

No more apron strings.

I did the best I could for him.

Farewell, Aslan.

Who's there?

Aslan!

Aslan?

Jalis!

- Aslan, you're alive! - Jalis!

Aslan!

I see. I'll use this to my advantage.

The King commands it!

Renounce your love for Jalis.

No? You'll be beheaded!

Aslan!

Listen and obey your king's command!

Here. These will make you wildly rich.

You don't need Jalis.

Not enough'?

How about these?

No?

All right.

Take all my treasure and the crown!

Take them all!

This is your last chance.

Take my offer.

Jalis, come to me or you'll be dead.

You traitors!

I'll tear you to shreds!

Jalis... I am such an old fool.

I am desperately in love with you.

Can you not see what a poor man I am?

I cannot

Why not?

You will always be the King, no matter what.

I'm not a man like everyone else?

Oh well. This is what a king is.

I want to love and to be loved like everyone else.

I want to talk with people just like everybody else.

Is God dead in this world?

I've reached the end of my luck.

What's all this noise?

I've summoned them.

I'd like to show you something very interesting, sir.

People of Baghdad!

Sons of Allah!

I've summoned you here to witness the trial of the ruler of our city, Sinbad.

Huh?

Bring in the witnesses!

My old nurse maid!

Old woman, tell us about Jalis and Sinbad.

You who witnessed her entrance into the world.

Who are the real parents of Jalis?

Her father is the water vendor, Aldin! Her mother, Miriam!

What?!

Step forward, old prison guard.

Sire.

Tell us the connection between the water vendor called Aldin and our King, Sinbad.

Aldin and Sinbad bear the same birthmark.

Your majesty, if you'll allow me...

Yes, there is a mark, it's cross-shaped.

- Cross-shaped? - It is not a birthmark, sir.

When the water vendor Aldin was my prisoner, the mark was made as part of his torture.

Sons of Allah! Now you know Sinbad is the water vendor Aldin!

And Jalis is the daughter of Sinbad! The facts are revealed!

Quiet! Quiet!

I hereby accuse Sinbad, formerly the water vendor Aldin,

of taking his own daughter Jalis into his bed chamber!

The father made love to his own daughter!

It's blasphemous!

He might be the King, but he's violated a sacred taboo!

He bears a crown while disrespecting Allah!

Let the people have him!

Children of Baghdad!

There is one more thing.

After we dethrone Sinbad, who would you have?

Gentlemen, who will be the new Caliph of Baghdad, the protector of souls?

Badli, of course!

What an amusing show.

Wasn't it, Aldin? Abandon the throne now.

Very well.

I've been waiting for this occasion.

Here!

Jalis!

Wait! Don't go!

Jalis!

Sinbad is innocent.

What? You lie!

No, the Caliph gave me Jalis' hand.

I am her husband.

It's all over, Badli.

Your treachery has caught up with you.

Murderer! Foul vermin of the earth.

Caliph of Hell and all the underworld!

She's the evil one! Get her!

Remain still!

Move and I'll kill you.

Aldin, let's go now.

We'll go, just you and I, two hated people. We are not made for this place.

Madia!

Madia!

See? I told you the truth before.

I must leave you, Aldin.

The court of the people has decided.

King Sinbad, once known as Aldin, for his crimes against the kingdom,

the people hereby condemn him to death!

Have you anything to say, Aldin?

Father.

Your father deserves beheading for his crime, Jalis.

But that crime...

It is not the one for which I am now beheaded.

When you grow up and have children,

you'll know which crime I am speaking of.

Grow up and find strength in the story of my life.

Father!

Well...

Farewell, everyone.

I was a king. Too small a role for me though.

What comes next?

I'll have to start all over again.