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A very long time ago,

there lived a beautiful Princess

in a mystical land known as…

India.

She was married to the handsome Prince Rama,

who had been banished to the enchanted forest

by his jealous stepmother Queen Kaikeyi.

One day, Princess Sita saw a wounded deer in the woods,

and she begged Rama to go and help it.

Rama drew a circle in the ground

and said to her,

"this is a magic circle.

"So long as you stay inside it,

no harm can come to you."

That night, the Princess heard a horrible cry…

"Aah! Help me!"

Thinking it was her beloved Rama in danger,

the Princess ran from the circle

to answer the cry.

She soon came across an old beggar man.

Although she had no money to give him,

she could not refuse his plea.

As soon as he had the bracelet,

the beggar suddenly transformed

into the 10-headed demon Ravanna!

He grabs the Princess and takes her to his palace,

where he intends to make her his bride.

Did you ever know a real Prince, Maya?

Yes…

Laki's father.

I thought he was in the army.

He was,

and he was my Prince,

and I, his Princess.

But I mean real princes and princesses.

All woman are princesses.

It is our right.

[ELEPHANT TRUMPETING]

[GIGGLING]

[YELLING LIKE TARZAN]

[MAKING ANIMAL SOUNDS]

[TARZAN YELL]

I shall miss it here.

India's the only place on earth

that stirs the imagination.

I wish we could stay here forever.

I know, sweetheart,

but now that England's gone to war…

I must go, too.

You understand that, don't you?

But why must I go to America?

Because it's safer. And besides,

you'll be going to the same school

your mother went to when she was your age,

in a city called…

New York.

Mm-hmm.

Papa?

Mm-hmm?

Maya told me that all girls are princesses.

Maya is a very wise woman.

Then it's true?

You can be anything you want to be, my love,

so long as you believe.

What do you believe?

I believe that you are

and always will be my little Princess.

[BELL CLANGS]

[LAUGHTER]

[CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING]

I gave this to your mother…

on our wedding day.

I want you to have it.

She was so beautiful.

What did you love most about her?

Tough question.

I loved the way her eyes lit up when she laughed…

just like yours do.

I loved the sound of her voice

when she sang me the Indian folk song.

But I think… more than anything else,

I loved dancing with her!

Ha ha ha!

[BELL CLANGS]

[SEAGULLS SQUAWK, FOGHORN BELLOWS]

[OVERLAPPING CHATTER]

[BELL RINGING]

[HORN HONKS]

[RING RING]

[BELL RINGS IN DISTANCE]

Hello!

You must be Captain Crewe.

My sister will be down presently.

We were just preparing

the young lady's room.

Your beautiful things

arrived this morning.

Thank you, uh…

oh! Heavens… Amelia.

Amelia Minchin.

Hee hee hee!

Captain Crewe!

How delightful to meet you.

And this must be little Sara.

My, what a beautiful child.

I was just telling…

thank you, Amelia. That will be all.

Now, won't you both follow me?

Classes begin promptly at 8:00.

We cover all the subjects…

literature, math, science,

and, of course, both French and Latin.

Oh, well, Sara speaks fluent…

luncheon is served at 1:30,

after which we take our daily walk,

unless, of course,

the weather is extremely inclement.

From 4:00,

the girls attend classes in etiquette

where they are personally trained

in all the formal graces of society.

Study hall

is between 4:30 and 6:30,

followed by a light supper.

And then, before bedtime,

we read from one of the classics,

something the children

always look forward to

with great anticipation.

Sunday is a day of rest.

Students are allowed to write only to their parents,

and, of course, we attend church.

Have you any questions?

Come along, dear.

[LOUD SNORING]

[STUDENTS CHATTERING]

Ahem! Ahem!

Oh, eh…

Je mange…

Tu mange…

Excusez-moi, monsieur DuFarge.

Girls, I would like you to say hello

to our new arrival.

Miss Sara Crewe.

ALL: Hello, Sara.

You must tell them

all about your exciting life in India.

No doubt she'll be

our most popular student in no time.

Now, there are certain rules

that should be made quite clear.

The first is the order rule,

which requires the girls

to keep their rooms spotless at all times.

Next is the kindness rule

which teaches the girls…

these rules are strictly enforced,

but I can assure you, Captain Crewe,

the results are well worth the effort.

Our reputation for sending

the most poised and charming young ladies into society

is one of the highest.

I've no doubt.

Also, I'm afraid jewelry and such finery

are not allowed.

What if I wear it in my room

during my free time?

Well, if you absolutely insist.

I do.

[EXCITED WHISPERING]

She's gonna get in so much trouble.

Monsieur?

Je mange.

CLASS: Je mange.

Tu mange.

CLASS: Tu mange.

This is splendid.

It's our largest suite.

Thank you for all the care you've taken,

miss Minchin. I want Sara to feel

as much at home as possible while I'm away.

No expense should be spared.

Of course not.

Now, I'll let you two say your good-byes.

I know you don't have much time

before your boat leaves.

We'll write to each other every day.

How do you like your room?

I made sure it was the best…

corner windows and a fireplace.

And with all your toys

and clothes moved in, it's…

it's just as if you were really…

you know, I think I saw something…

on that chair over there.

She came all the way from France

just to be with you.

Her name is Emily.

Emily!

You know, dolls make the very best friends.

Just because they can't speak

doesn't mean they don't listen.

And did you know

that when we leave them alone in our room,

they come to life?

They do? Yes!

But before we walk in and catch them,

they return to their places

quick as lightning.

Why don't they come to life in front of us

so we can see them?

Because it's magic.

Magic has to be believed.

That's the only way it's real.

Whenever you're afraid

or miss me terribly,

just tell Emily…

and she'll get a message to me

wherever I am,

and then I'll send one back right aways

so that when you hug her,

you'll really be getting

a hug from me.

It's all right, papa.

I'm going to be fine.

What are you doing?

Memorizing me by heart?

No.

I already know you by heart.

Good-bye, Princess.

[GIRLS' OVERLAPPING CONVERSATIONS]

What were all those noises last night?

That's nothing.

You should hear Josephine snore.

[SNORES]

I do not!

Then who was it? The new girl?

She hasn't come out of her room yet.

Did you see all of her toys?

I want your hair ribbon.

Her father grows crackers or something.

They're very rich.

They must be.

Everyone I know eats crackers.

Her father's British.

I heard he's best friends with the king and Queen.

Hah! Well, I heard he was thrown out of India

because people died

from eating his poisoned crackers.

Poisoned crackers.

Poisoned crackers?

I once had an aunt

who died from eating poisoned string beans.

Oh, who cares about her?

Yeah, who cares?

But before we walk in and catch them,

they return to their places quick as lightning.

Gosh, she's fast.

[CLOCK TICKING]

[CHIMING IN DISTANCE]

Mama.

Sara.

We're not accustomed

to delaying everyone's breakfast

for one student.

I'm sorry, miss Minchin, but…

you're not the only child here, Sara.

You must remember that.

Ah, bonjour, monsieur dufarge.

Comment d'etes vous aujourd'hui?

Oh, yes, yes, yes.

Good morning.

I trust you remember our newest pupil

from our visit to your class yesterday.

Sara, this is monsieur dufarge.

You begin French lessons with him this afternoon.

Do I have to?

Sara! You most certainly do.

Now, apologize to monsieur this instant

for your rudeness.

But I didn't mean to be rude.

Now!

Monsieur, je regrette,

mais je sais parler francais.

J'ai etudiá en inde avec mon pére,

qui habitait a Paris

quand il átait un petit garçon.

This child doesn't need

to learn French.

She practically is French.

Says she learned it from her father.

I understood perfectly well what she said, monsieur.

I'm sorry, but we tried to tell you.

Well, perhaps she can

tutor the younger children,

and she might just be able to help you

with your pronunciation, miss Minchin.

Are those sausages I smell?

Ohh!

Thank you.

Sara…

there's no talking at the table.

It doesn't seem natural.

[SEVERAL GASPS]

I won't say it again.

7 times 5 is 35.

7 times 6 is 42.

7 times 7 is 49.

7 times 8 is…

58.

No, wait.

54?

No, um…

55?

Or 72? Or 93? Or 12?

I'm sorry, miss Minchin.

I studied for hours last night.

I find that very hard to believe,

and I imagine your father will, as well.

Please don't tell him, miss Minchin.

I promise I'll do better.

Please?

Lavinia, you may continue.

7 times 8 is 56.

7 times 9 is…63.

7 times 5 is 35.

7 times 6 is 42.

7 times 7 is 49.

Dear papa, I miss you already.

Things are fine, except I never imagined

there would be so many rules at school.

I guess they're there for a purpose,

and I'm trying hard to obey them,

but I get the feeling I'm doing something wrong.

Good-bye, father.

John…

my son.

I hope when you read this,

it kindles your heart

and puts a smile on your face.

Papa, I'm so proud of you,

and I think about you every moment,

and I love you forever…

your Sara.

[DISTANT ARTILLERY FIRE]

[GIRL SCREAMING]

Aaah! Aaaah! Aah!

Now, now, lottie, you mustn't get so excited.

Lottie, precious, dear…

oh, please, lottie dear!

Please stop screaming!

Um, how about a cookie?

Would you like that?

Aah! Aaaah!

I'll get a cookie.

Aaaaah! Aaaaah!

Aaaaaaaaaaah!

Aaahhh! Aaahhh!

You know, it's very hard to study

with you carrying on like this.

I want my mama!

You'll see her soon.

No, I won't! She's dead!

And I won't ever see her again!

Well, I don't have a mother, either.

You don't?

Where is she?

In heaven, with my baby sister,

but that doesn't mean I can't talk to her.

I tell her everything, and I know she hears me.

How?

Because that's what angels do.

Your mama's an angel?

Of course,

and so is yours,

with beautiful wings of silk

and a crown of baby rosebuds.

And they all live together in a castle.

And do you know what it's made of?

Sunflowers…

hundreds of them…

so bright they shine like gold.

[GASPS]

And when the angels want to go someplace,

they just whistle like this.

[WHISTLES]

[WHISTLES]

[WHISTLES]

[WHISTLES]

And a cloud floats to the castle door

and picks them up,

and as the angels fly through the sky,

riding the cloud like a magic carpet,

under the moon and through the stars…

until they're hovering right above us.

That's how they can look down

and see if we're all right.

And sometimes they even send messages to us.

Of course, you can't hear the messages

if you're kicking and screaming

as loudly as you were…

but they always try again,

just in case we've missed it.

[CREAK]

[GASPS]

Hey, wait.

That's Becky.

She's not allowed to talk to us.

Why not?

She's a servant girl,

and she has dark skin.

So?

Well, doesn't that mean something?

[HUMMING]

I'm sorry. I…

is there anything I can do for you, miss?

I just came up here to change my shoes.

No. No, there's nothing.

Well, then, begging your pardon,

but we'll both be in trouble if you stay.

[BELL RINGING]

All right, girls. Pair up.

Pair up.

"Sir Edward saw the sorrow in his daughter's eyes,"

"but he knew that family honor must prevail"

"at all costs."

"Nobility was not a thing to be trifled with."

"I beg of you, Charlotte, he said,"

marry Sir John in the spring

"as he has asked."

Thank you, lavinia.

Sara, you may take your turn.

"Charlotte turned to her father

"and said, father, you are right.

"I must put away my foolish fancies

and childhood wishes."

"But I simply won't do it.

"I'm sorry, father,

but when I marry, it will be for love."

And with that, Charlotte ran from the house.

Waiting outside for her

was the handsome stable boy Pierre,

whom Charlotte secretly adored.

Together they escaped to the coast

and quickly set sail for the island of Tahiti.

But when they were halfway there,

their ship was attacked by a band of pirates.

Rather than be eaten alive,

Charlotte and Pierre

threw themselves into the raging sea.

And as they began to drown,

they held each other close

and swore their undying love.

[SIGH] [SIGH]

[SIGH]

But then, when all seemed lost,

a group of mermaids appeared and rescued…

stop!

What are you doing?

I couldn't bear to see Charlotte marry that awful man,

so I imagined a different ending.

You imagined it.

Don't you ever do that, miss Minchin?

Believe in something just to make it seem real?

I suppose that's rather easy

for a child who has everything.

But from now on,

there will be no more make-believe at this school

during reading hour or at any other time!

Is that understood?

ALL: Yes, miss Minchin.

Now, all of you, go to your bed this instant.

I never heard a story like that

in my whole life.

I bet you know lots of them,

don't you, Sara?

I want silence up there!

We have to do something

about this communication rule.

Hey, after Minchin goes to bed,

we'll sneak into your room,

and you can show us what a real story is.

How about it, Sara?

Well, only if it's just you three.

Colleen, wait for me.

Shh!

[HUMMING]

Come on, come on.

[GIGGLING]

The evil Ravanna

locked the Princess up in his palace tower.

There she stayed for many weeks,

just staring out her window,

missing her Prince Rama terribly.

Bonjour, papa.

Je suis trés contente de vous voir.

Bonjour, papa.

Je suis trés contente de vous voir.

Perfect.

You look just like Emily.

My father hates dolls,

and he hates coming here.

Says he doesn't belong.

Then why does he send you?

'Cause he wants me to belong.

[PEOPLE CHATTERING]

My little girl, she spoke French!

She really spoke French.

Your mother and I are very proud of you.

Hello, sweetheart.

Hi.

Hi.

I caught you, Debbie.

Oh, you look so pretty…

papa!

[EXPLOSIONS]

Oh.

[GRUNTING]

Randolph?

John!

Rama approached the thorny palace…

unaware that Ravanna was waiting for him.

Oh!

Why?

That's it!

I can't take it anymore.

I don't care what you say about Sara's stories.

They've got to be more fun

than watching your hair being combed.

If anyone else feels the same way,

I think she should leave, too.

[GASPS]

Come on, come on.

Shh.

But the evil Ravanna was not through yet.

This time he took a bow

that could hold not 1, but 10 arrows,

each filled with a deadly poison.

The arrows sped through the air,

heading straight for Rama.

And the arrows hit the ground

and released their poison,

giant clouds of thick, yellow smoke.

[EXPLOSIONS]

[COUGHING]

Unh.

[GRUNTING]

I want a big piece!

Oh, hush up, lottie.

I'm sure Princess Sara

will give everyone her fair share.

Right, Princess?

I told her that's what you were.

Well, not just me.

All girls are princesses,

even snotty, two-faced bullies like you, lavinia.

[LAUGHTER]

[DOORBELL RINGS]

Who wants cake?

I do. I do. I do.

I get the top!

I get that one.

Can I get the top?

Here, lavinia, you get a big piece.

[HUMMING]

Miss Minchin?

Yes. May I help you?

I'm Mr. barrow…

Captain Crewe's solicitor.

Oh. Oh, yes.

Do come in.

We're just celebrating little Sara's birthday.

May I speak to you in private?

Oh, yes. Of course.

Right this way.

[PLAYING SLOW CLASSICAL MUSIC]

[PLAYING UPTEMPO CLASSICAL MUSIC]

[BOTH PLAYING UPTEMPO]

May I just say, Mr. barrow,

that Sara is quite the favorite around here.

We went to great lengths

to make this a special day for her.

I'm afraid your check to us this month

will be rather large.

There will be no check, miss Minchin.

Excuse me?

Nya nya nya…

oh!

Ha!

Aah!

Ow! Ooh.

[SLAM]

The party is over!

I want everyone

to go to their rooms this instant.

But, miss Minchin…

Sara, you will stay behind.

I have something to tell you.

Move!

Amelia, go to Sara's room

and find a simple black dress.

If she has nothing suitable,

borrow one from the other girls.

But, sister…

do as I say.

Why would I need a black dress, miss Minchin?

I'm afraid I have some bad news, Sara.

Your father has…

your father.

It's been discovered that your father has died.

He was killed in battle several weeks ago.

I'm sorry,

but that's the reality of the situation,

and there's nothing anyone can do to change it.

What's more, the British government

has seized control of his company

and all of his assets,

leaving you penniless, without any money.

And since you have

no relations to speak of,

this puts me in a terrible position.

What are you staring at?

Don't you understand what I'm saying?

You are alone in the world…

[POP]

Unless I decide to keep you here

out of charity.

[THUNDER]

Because of the expenses you've incurred,

everything you own now belongs to me…

your clothes, your toys, everything,

though it will hardly make up for

the financial losses I have suffered.

From now on,

you must earn your room and board here.

You will move to the attic with Becky

and work as a servant.

If you fail to meet

the standards of this institution,

or if you don't do as you're told,

you'll be thrown out.

And believe me, Sara, the streets of this city

are not kind to homeless beggars.

You should report to Mabel in the kitchen

promptly at 5 A.M.

I could have you arrested for taking this.

You're lucky I let you keep that doll.

You may have the book,

but another incident like this,

and I will call the authorities.

I expect you to remember, Sara Crewe,

you're not a Princess any longer.

[COO COO]

Papa?

Papa?

[SOBBING] Papa…

Papa…

Papa, please…

Papa!

Papa…

[SOBBING]

Papa!

Sara…

What happened?

Sara, you are to serve the girls

without conversation,

you understand?

Sara will be working here as a servant from now on.

There will be no communication exchanged.

Is that clear?

ALL: Yes, miss Minchin.

[SPEAKING FRENCH]

[SOPRANO SINGING]

GIRLS: 7 times 5 is 35…

7 times 6 is 42…

Unh.

7 times 9 is 63…

Let go!

Great god…

It…it can't be.

It's my son John.

Oh, dear god, no. Not John.

It's John, ram dass.

It's John.

Help me.

Go inside. We should go.

[MAN CRYING]

[BOARDS CREAK]

Oh.

I thought you'd be sleeping.

I never got a chance

to give you your birthday present.

It's a picture

of where you used to live.

See the blue threads?

That's the river.

And these are the mountains

you always talk about.

Thank you, Becky.

It's beautiful.

Sara…

why don't you tell your stories anymore?

They're just make-believe.

They don't mean anything.

Oh, but they've always meant something to me.

There were days I thought I would die

until I heard you talk about the magic.

There is no magic, Becky.

[BOARDS CREAK]

Papa…

can you hear me?

I'm so scared.

[SOBBING]

[BELL RINGS]

Sara?

Are you still a Princess?

You better get back in line,

or we'll both be in trouble.

Are you?

Lottie!

All right, girls, get in line.

Don't touch that!

It's for Mr. Randolph next door.

The poor man. His son is missing in action

over in Europe, you know.

You mean John?

Oh, he's such a nice boy.

Yeah, very nice. Very fresh.

[ALL CHATTERING]

Here, little girl.

I told you not to give your money away.

She's not even a beggar.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

You see? You'll never get rid of her.

May I help you?

Would you like to buy a flower?

Would you like to buy a flower?

Would you?

No, thank you.

Sir, would you buy a flower?

One flower.

Sir, would you like a flower?

Would you like a flower?

Would you like to buy a flower?

Would you?

Sir, would you like to buy a flower?

One flower?

Would you like to buy a flower?

Would you like a flower, Sir?

Pardon me.

Would you like a flower?

Give her a flower.

Wait.

For the Princess.

Would you like to buy a flower?

A beautiful flower, Sir? Beautiful day.

[SQUEAK SQUEAK]

What is it, little mouse?

Are you a prisoner, too?

Sara?

Is it ever this cold where you come from?

No.

Tell me about it, Sara.

Tell me again about India.

India.

Tell me.

Well…

the air is so hot there,

you can almost taste it.

Mmm.

I bet it tastes like coconuts.

No.

It's more like spices, really.

Curry and saffron…

what else?

Tigers sleep under trees…

and elephants cool themselves in the lakes…

and the warm wind blows through the fields…

and the spirits ride it,

singing as they look down on us.

And their voices echo through the mountains…

and the sky…

is all different colors,

like a peacock's tail.

♪ As the rain fills ♪

♪ Every ocean ♪

♪ And the sun, the earth ♪

♪ With your heart ♪

♪ Kindle my heart ♪

♪ Take my heart ♪

♪ Take my heart ♪

♪ Kindle it with your heart ♪

♪ And my heart ♪

♪ Cannot be ♪

♪ Kindled without you ♪

♪ With your heart ♪

♪ Kindle my heart ♪

Uh, uh, ohhh!

[CRASH]

Oh, soot all over the place!

You clumsy fool, get out!

Get out of my house this instant!

And you can forget being paid this week,

crazy little wretch!

Oh, no, you don't.

I told you I wouldn't tolerate

the slightest bit of soot in this house!

And there! Just look at my boot!

It's filthy!

Out. Out!

And take this ridiculous- looking thing with you!

[DOOR SLAMS]

[MEOWS]

[HARP PLAYING]

[HUMS]

[CLOCK TICKING]

Ohh…

aah! [GIRLS GIGGLE]

Ohh…

[SOBBING]

Where…where might miss Amelia be this morning?

Why, good morning, Frances.

You're here early this morning.

A working man's got to get up early

if he wants to have an effect on the world.

How true.

And what a powerful effect you have, Frances.

Oh…

hmph.

Where have you been?

I've been chilled for almost half an hour.

Hurry up and light a fire.

And make sure not to touch anything else

with your dirty hands.

This is my room now,

and I won't have you messing it up.

[SNIFF]

Uhh…

what is that awful smell?

When was the last time you had a bath?

Rak-shash nayanas…

what are you doing?

Sha-khambala…

I don't believe in this…

so you can just stop it. Stop it, I said!

What did you just do?

Just a little curse I learned

from the witch back in India.

Curse?

Ha.

What kind of curse?

You'll see,

but I wouldn't brush my hair as much, if I were you.

[SQUEAK SQUEAK]

It's all right.

I saved it especially for you.

Go on.

Take it.

[SQUEAK SQUEAK]

[DOOR CLOSES]

[FOOTSTEPS]

Oh…

is this where you live?

You shouldn't be here, ermengarde.

It's too dangerous.

Sara,

why don't you like me anymore?

Did I do something wrong?

No, of course not.

I didn't think you'd want me for a friend

now that…

now that things are different.

Sara, no.

I'm sure you could do just fine

without me for a friend,

but I couldn't get along without you.

Ermengarde…

I'm sorry. I should've known

you wouldn't be like the others.

[THUMP]

What's that?

One knock means I'm here…

two knocks means all is well.

Three knocks means the coast is clear…

the demon Minchinweed is asleep.

Gosh, it all sounds so adventurous.

Look, Becky, we have a visitor.

Hello, Becky.

Oh, Sara, I miss your stories so much.

Won't you tell us what happened

to Rama and the Princess?

The smoke from Ravanna's arrows

finally began to lift.

Rama lay dead on the ground.

Oh, no. Oh, no.

But then, a wonderful thing happened.

The gazelle lay down next to Rama,

giving him his own life.

DOCTOR: He is suffering from acute amnesia,

one of the rare side-effects of poison gas.

His eyes will heal in time…

no, no, no!

His memory…

who can say?

He's not my son.

I-I'm sorry, Mr. Randolph.

He was found in severe shock,

with no coat…

no identification.

Since your son was the only name unaccounted for,

they assumed this must be John.

I am sorry.

All the hoping…

you must think me a fool.

Is it your wish to be wise, sahib?

I don't know. I suppose a wise man

wouldn't have come here at all.

But if he had,

he would have looked more closely

upon the soldier's face.

What would he have seen?

Pain, sahib.

He needs to be cared for.

He's not my responsibility.

A wise man would remember

that this soldier was in John's regiment.

If his memory returns,

he might tell sahib what happened to his son.

Perhaps sahib will learn

that John is in British hospital now,

wishing that a kind man would take him home…

away from his pain.

MISS MINCHIN: If the plumber comes

while I'm at the bank,

show him the problem.

And don't babble endlessly with the man.

He's paid by the hour, you know.

Oh, and make sure those Latin tests

are corrected by the time I get back.

Yes, sister.

Hello, miss Minchin.

Good-bye, miss Minchin.

[HUMMING]

Now.

Go.

Aah!

Aah!

[GASPS]

Oh, no, lottie. Not again.

Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh.

Aah!

Aah!

No, lottie. Not again.

Aah!

Aah!

Aah!

Aah!

[GASPS] [GASPS]

Let's find the locket.

Aah!

It's all right.

It's OK.

It's all right.

Aah!

[CHOMP]

Aah!

[BELL CLANGING]

[LOTTIE SCREAMING]

[LOTTIE CONTINUES SCREAMING]

Sara, come quick!

It's lottie. I think she's possessed!

[LOTTIE SCREAMING]

[CREAKS]

[ALL GASP]

[SIGHS] [SIGHS]

I…I got it.

[LOTTIE SCREAMING]

Will you please get that child under control?

Not to worry. Everything's fine.

[GASPS] [GASPS]

[CREAKS]

Aah!

I…

I…

I…

I…

I…

I…

I…I…

I…

I…

I…

I…

Well, what is it?

I thought I saw a mouse.

Ohh!

Huh?

Aah!

[GASPS]

Hello.

[PANTING]

♪ La Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee ♪

♪ La Dee dee… ♪

I swear,

that child has a pact

with Satan to destroy me.

I'm just not cut out for this job.

I have no Patience for children,

and teaching…all those horrible facts to remember.

I don't like it at all.

You like Frances, though, don't you?

What?

Of course not.

How dare you.

I think he likes you, too.

You do?

Really?

I think you should run away together

and get married.

It would be terribly romantic.

What an extraordinary thing to say.

I…

I…

I…

I…

Well, anyway…

my sister would be furious if she found out.

So?

You'd be long gone by then,

living in some exotic paradise…

with that dashing young milkman.

Ohh.

Well, I'd better get to the market.

Ohh.

Ohh.

You're doing well, young man.

You're almost home.

You must trust my eyes, sahib.

Shh.

What's going on?

It's a surprise.

What are you doing here?

ERMENGARDE: We brought you something.

Princess Sara…

we'd like to present you with something we rescued.

In a most dangerous adventure.

Our very own crusade.

Risking all our lives.

And mine, too.

I…

I don't know what to say.

You all are the best friends anyone could ever ask for.

Aah! Aah!

It's all right.

That's just my little monkey friend hanuman.

Where did he come from?

Right next door. Look.

Hanuman likes to come and visit me all the time.

Can you really talk to him, Sara?

Sure.

Hanuman, say hello to all my friends.

[EEP EEP]

[THUD]

After Rama came back to life,

he raced on toward the monster's palace

to rescue Sita, but suddenly…

[ROAR]

Ravanna appeared.

Aah! Aah!

[CLOCK TICKING]

I think we better save the rest of the story

for later.

[SQUEALING]

Hee hee hee. Hee hee hee.

What's going on here?

It's not their fault. I asked them to come.

You five get downstairs

immediately.

I'll deal with you later.

Becky…

you will remain locked in your room

for the entire day tomorrow,

without meals.

Go!

And you will perform all her chores

in addition to your own

without breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

It's time you learn, Sara Crewe,

that real life has nothing to do

with your little fantasy games.

It's a cruel, nasty world out there,

and it's our duty to make the best of it,

not to indulge in ridiculous dreams,

but to be productive and useful.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, ma'am.

Good.

But I don't believe in it.

Don't tell me

you still fancy yourself a Princess!

Ha ha!

Good god, child, look around you.

Or better yet,

look in the mirror.

I am a Princess.

All girls are…

even if they live in tiny old attics,

even if they dress in rags,

even if they aren't pretty

or smart or young,

they're still princesses,

all of us.

Didn't your father ever tell you that?

Didn't he?

If I find you up here

with any of the girls again,

I will throw you out into the street!

BECKY: What are we going to do?

A whole day with nothing to eat.

Don't cry, Becky.

I'm scared.

If Minchin throws me out,

I got no place to go.

That's not true.

I'm here with you.

I've always thought of us as sisters.

You have?

Let's make a promise right now

to always look out for each other.

It's a promise.

Now, what are we going to do about food?

Starve, I guess.

No. There's only one thing to do.

We'll eat a great feast

before we go to sleep,

and that will keep us full

all day tomorrow.

Feast?

What feast?

Just look around.

Do you see that table over there?

It's covered with a beautiful cloth

and candles

and trays and trays of good things to eat.

Come on, Becky.

Tell me what kind of food there is.

But I don't see any food.

Try, Becky.

Just make believe it.

Remember what you told me about the magic?

Muffins?

Good! What kind?

All kinds…

every kind of muffin god ever made,

and all of them hot.

Good!

Oh.

We're not dressed right

for such an elegant banquet.

I'm wearing a long, velvet cape

with fur on the collar.

How 'bout you?

Well, I always liked diamonds myself…

rings and bracelets

and a whole dress just covered with them.

Ha ha ha ha.

Mmm.

Smell those sausages.

Oh, I love sausages.

[LAUGHTER]

[ROAR]

[GRR]

Mmm.

[GASPS]

Ohh!

Mmm.

Becky!

Becky!

Oh, my lord.

I think you went a little too far

this time.

It wasn't me.

Go ahead.

I feel like I've been touched by an angel.

And look…

just what we ordered.

I'm a little scared about all of this.

Me, too.

You think we shouldn't eat it?

I'm not that scared.

Thank you for all your kindness.

I'm so sorry to inconvenience you.

It is nothing, sahib.

That word…

it sounds so familiar,

yet I don't know what it means.

It is not english.

We use it where I am from…

in India.

India.

You know it?

No.

Everything's just a blur.

Maybe someday I'll sort it all out.

You will, sahib.

You will.

Pffft!

Yoo-hoo.

Hey. Frances.

One minute.

Oof!

Oof!

Oh, my god.

Oof!

Frances?

MISS MINCHIN: Where is it?

Where's the locket?

Give it to me. Give it to me!

What is all this?

Where did it come from?

I don't know.

I just woke up, and it was here.

You stole all of it, didn't you?

Just like you stole this locket!

No!

You're nothing but a dirty little thief.

It's my responsibility

to protect the children of this school

from animals like you!

But, miss Minchin…

pack your things.

You'll be leaving with the police

very shortly!

No, miss Minchin!

I didn't do it!

Miss Minchin, please!

Miss Minchin, I didn't do it!

You heard me.

I want her picked up immediately!

Aha!

Ah, you've removed the bandages.

There didn't seem to be much point.

I can see all right.

Yes, well, come on in.

Have a Brandy.

Thank you.

[THUNDER]

Don't worry.

I'm sure they'll believe you.

No, Becky! I have to get out!

But how? My room's locked, too.

[GASP] [GASP]

The police! They're here!

Let's go, boys!

All right. Step lively now.

Quick! Help me with this board!

Right this way.

Yes, ma'am.

Sara, you'll fall.

I can do it.

I'll come back for you.

I promise.

Ooh.

Who is he?

What is she doing?

Get back in here this instant!

Oh!

Aah!

Sara!

The little beast is running away!

Don't try it, miss!

Sara!

Aah!

Aah!

Get help.

Well, don't just stand there!

Go next door and find her!

Quickly.

And take this one while you're at it.

All right.

[SQUEAKS]

[SQUEAKS]

I heard you calling

in your sleep last night.

Sometimes when I dream,

I sense a part of me that's missing.

It's a strange feeling

having your heart remember something your mind cannot.

Seems like she jumped like a little animal.

[RINGING AND KNOCKING]

Who could that be at this hour?

Let us in, man.

A child from the school has escaped into your house.

Ram dass, what's going on here?

I'm sorry to bother you,

but there's a child hiding in your house unlawfully.

What?

Search the rooms upstairs!

Oh! Oh!

Oh, not now!

Ram dass, get some candles!

Yes, sahib.

Start with the attic.

Let's go.

Right, Sir.

Quickly.

Who's there?

[GASP]

[SOBBING]

What is it?

Why are you crying?

Please tell me. I won't hurt you.

Won't you tell me your name?

Sara.

Sara?

That's such a pretty name.

Sara.

POLICEMAN: Go to the next level!

Papa.

Papa.

What did you say?

Papa.

I'm sorry.

Papa, it's me! It's Sara!

Sara, do you know me?

Oh, god, papa, don't you remember me?

Papa, please! You've got to know me!

It's Sara, remember?

Remember India? And Maya?

Remember the Ramayana? And Emily?

And the locket with mama's picture in it?

No.

Oh, god, papa, please!

Sara!

Papa, please!

Do you know this man?

Papa, tell them!

This child has no father.

Take her away!

No!

No!

Papa!

I'm so sorry.

No! No! Papa!

Papa! Papa!

Papa!

[THUNDER]

Papa!

I got her.

Put me down!

Papa!

Sara!

Papa!

Papa, don't ever leave me!

Papa! I missed you!

I love you.

Sara!

Thank you.

[SQUEAK]

[CAR HORN HONKS]

Well, well, well.

Hardly recognized you.

I'm glad you straightened everything out.

They released all my property back to me.

I just came to say good-bye, Sir,

and to thank you for everything you've done for us.

No more than you tried to do for my son.

Take care, Mr. Randolph.

And you, too.

You must be glad to be going home.

Thank you.

[CHILDREN LAUGHING]

I have a surprise for you all.

Emily!

Whenever you think of me,

just tell Emily,

and she'll get the message to me.

And when you hug her,

you'll really be getting

a hug from me.

Then we'll hug her every day.

Ah. Ah.

Bye, Becky.

Bye.

Come on.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Hurry up.

[WHISTLES]

Yeah, I'm coming, I'm coming.

Come on. Get over here.

I've been looking for you, Minchin.

Pick up the bucket.

Hey, when do I get my break?

Hey, follow me.

Oh… what did he put in here, rocks?

♪ As the moon ♪ ♪ kindles the night ♪

♪ As the wind kindles the fire ♪

♪ As the rain ♪ ♪ fills every ocean ♪

♪ And the sun, the earth ♪

♪ Your heart ♪ ♪ will kindle my heart ♪

♪ Take my heart ♪

♪ Take my heart ♪

♪ Kindle it with your heart ♪

♪ And my heart cannot be ♪

♪ Kindled without you ♪

♪ With your heart, ♪ ♪ kindle my heart ♪