Original subtitles

ROMANIA FILM presents

A Film Studio "3" Production

Film realized in

The Cinematography Production Center Studios - Bucharest

VERONICA RETURNS

Long ago

I used to roam

Under the star light And I'd softly sing

Under the girls' windows

But one day

A wicked man

Found my innocent song To be a sin

And he banished me From the village

Thus I ended up

Under a door's threshold Where an auntie hid me

This was my destiny And ever since, at night,

Wherever I may be, I always sing.

If you want

To understand

The great mystery of the stars The language of the birds

And that of the bugs

If you want

To understand

The rustle of the forests The murmur of the springs

And the sigh of the flowers

Their voice

Learn to hear, Their soar, learn to sing

And you'll do as me Wherever you may be

You will always, always sing...

Wherever you may be You will always, always sing...

A film by

Little ducky...

You promised to make me an egg. If you don't keep your word...

To 8 notes we wake up...

- Smaranda, bring me Veronica. - Veronica? Ah!

Healthy we want to grow up

Like Prince Charming end up...

Veronica!

Wait for me. I'll be back tomorrow to play again.

Veronica!

To 8 notes we wake up

All day long they keep us up

We go to sleep to them as well

And finally we all again meet When we hear the piano's beat

It plays for us, but we don't know It's the conductor's show.

Healthy we want to grow up

Like Prince Charming end up

And for this the soap we need And a toothbrush to be neat

'Cause it's always right to be As clean as you can be.

I'll tell you something and you'll wanna come with me.

The tidy ones

Arrange their clothes

Put on their pj's

Go to the window For a breath of fresh air

Skim through a magazine And jump into bed.

To the flowers we tend,

Everything we mend,

And we all hurry in a bit

When we hear the piano's beat

It plays for us, but we don't know It's the conductor's show.

- What are you doing with the duck? - I cook it with cabbage.

Hush. They'll hear us!

It can't be! I'll find it.

I'll catch it!

Where are you?

Ah, the cabbage...

I just washed them this morning, Ay, ay!

And they laid an egg again, Ay, ay!

Always after them, Ah, ah, ah!

While I slave away, Ah, ah, ah!

Here and there I run all day, Ay, ay!

I am one and they're so many, Ay!

On the stairs and the hallways,

Ay, ay!

Running all day long, Ay, ay!

These devil kids, Ah, ah, ah!

Run their rigs day after day, Ah, ah, ah!

Once I leave them in a room, Ay, ay!

A hickey doesn't come too soon, Ay!

- Smaranda, do you know...? - Leave me alone!

No matter how upset I get, Ah, ah, ah!

Still my heart tends to forget, Ah, ah, ah!

They may think I forgive all, Ay, ay!

I'll show them kindness, to them all! Ay!

Tell us, Smaranda! Tell us, Smaranda!

Like no one in the whole world You do so well know how to tell...

- Stories and jokes... - It's not story time right now.

What happened with the bag? If you help us remember...

Tonight for sure we'll sleep better.

Why should I tell you? Here I am again, in distress...

On the staircase Again you made a mess!

- It wasn't us! - Oh, yes, it was!

- It wasn't us! - Oh, yes, it was!

We ask you nicely And we'll listen...

Once upon a time,

There was a poor old man.

And this old man Had a daughter.

- What was her name? - Quack, quack!

- You quacked! - I didn't even speak!

Tell us what followed? What happened next?

They say the old man Had a house...

And on the porch Was he to be found.

If thirsty or hungry...

- He would yell like this... - Quack, quack!

- Again you quacked! - He snarled.

- Not true, I swear! - What happened there?

Once upon a time,

A poor old man Sitting on a porch.

Had a girl And when he was hungry...

- he would yell... - Quack, quack!

- You quacked! - I didn't even speak!

- Now I'm vexed. - What happened next?

Well, one night, I went by the old man's

To give him a cake As a sign of thanks.

He shook my hand In gratitude...

- And said... - Quack, quack!

- You quacked again! - No, I didn't!

- Yes you did! - Who just came in?

My ducky!

Go!

My little ducky!

Pandemonium I hear at this hour!

Why, why, why?

What could it be at this hour?

Why, why, why?

Windows and doors are open up?

Why, why, why?

I hurry to find out what's up...

My little ducky!

What's this?

Why did you bring animals inside?

What if one brought some when we dine?

His cat or, I don't know, his monkey!

Or someone else did bring in his donkey?!

- My little ducky! - No!

- No duck! - My ducky!

Quack, quack!

Let's her have it her way today

For tomorrow, my dear,

Again we shall play.

Quack!

Quack, quack!

Quack, quack!

My ducky!

Quack, quack!

Help! Help!

My ducky!

My ducky! My ducky!

My ducky!

My little ducky!

- Help! - Stay there!

Who just went by?

I wonder why?

She seemed very familiar!

She's in trouble again!

- Tell me if you know her. - You don't recall her?

- I think we've met. - Oh, but I bet!

It could be her

Or maybe not

Still I think it's her

Yes, it is, it is!

Master Raven, perched on a branch,

Held in its beak a clean piece of cheese

Attracted by its smell,

the old Fox oiled her tongue...

My ducky!

Raven, take me to her!

My ducky!

My ducky!

Human she seemed And she sang with us!

Human she seemed And she danced with us!

But she went into the forest Oh my, maybe she got lost!

Maybe!

She seems to see nothing And she sang with us!

She seems to hear nothing And she danced with us!

You forgot who she is?

It's Veronica, she is!

I am Danny, The Cat.

Well, bring it before! What are you waiting for?

Have you no mercy for me? Achoo!

I have a hay fever, don't you see?

I'm sick! Can't you tell? And I want to get well!

I want to be merry Fetch me a cherry!

I am Danny, The Cat.

And he, a slave in a hat!

But what's the use, When, I, Danny,

Am very, very ailing. Achoo!

Here I am, In a cage locked in

It would be very hard To escape from within

And who cares about a duck

I think I just ran out of luck!

A friend, a friend...

If only I had a friend!

When fate turns against you

A friend you'd need with you.

Hurry! Oh, hurry!

Here I come, my ducky!

A friend, a friend...

In me you will have a friend.

We must find a way out

And quickly run out.

Get me out of here! It's bad!

If The Fox catches us, We're dead!

A friend in need

Is a friend indeed.

If you think I've forgot

You don't know what I've got!

In the cage you will put me

And the duck you'll let go free!

What a friend you are! A fine friend you are!

You shall do as I ask And you'll do it before dusk!

Through the woods, Through the woods

Quickly go Through the woods

The cheese, Ah, the cheese

From the Raven Bring it to me.

Here I go, here I go!

But you leave my duck alone!

A friend, a friend...

Is never a coward, a friend...

Come here!

- Let's go to the Raven! - We're not going to leave her alone!

Master Raven, I bow to you!

More than ever, I come to you

To praise your mighty splendor

And take your famous Brie.

Oh, Lord, what gorgeous grandeur!

The world would never see!

Praised be Your glorious feather

You're gorgeous, Oh, my treasure!

I get dizzy

When I see thee!

And the cheese still doesn't fall down...

For you're handsome

Oh, and then some!

If only he'd drop it...

Yes, gorgeous And famous

But I know you lack A singing voice instead

You're not really a tenor Instead of your glamour!

You're mistaken, little one. Those days are now gone.

When the Raven was dumb...

So dumb, he was full of himself, When praised by anyone else!

The Fox knew he was thick So she came up with a trick

She came and sang to him She danced and praised him

And of his cheese She robbed him.

This happened indeed

When the Raven was stupid.

For her, if you please, I'll give you a piece.

But before you leave here Mark the words you hear

He who lies, even for once, Peace won't find an ounce

And despised will be at once!

- I got it! - What? This?

That's all the cheese? What have I asked you?

You're no good!

Help!

Help, a friend! A friend, help! A friend!

- Let's save them! - I'm scared.

What will we do? What will we do?

Let's hurry!

The Fox has the key!

Come, come!

We're in trouble! Quack!

Let's go in, let's go in.

You go in.

We got it! Here's the key!

The key, the key! Where's my key?

Help!

Help! My key!

Where's my key?

Help, help!

What will become of me?

- Come on, get out! - Let's run!

- Ay, they took my key! - What, where? I'm coming!

To the rescue! Charge! Here I come to the rescue!

Where did that come from?

To the rescue!

Hurry up!

I got you!

Hurry up, dear, what are you doing?

Quack, run, Veronica! Run to the ants' Empress, quack!

That's it.

- Hold it, I'll kill you! - Not me! Not me!

- Help! - I lost her!

Don't let her go!

- Where is she? - There she is! Get in!

Ay, ay, ay!

Ah, hurry!

There she is! won't let her go!

She got away!

Veronica! Come on!

Veronica!

- What's there? Hello? - She left! I'm gonna faint!

Little ant, would you tell me where I can find...

Little ant, do you know where the Empress is?

Not a minute wasted No time to get rested

Everything that gets in stock We register, we check, we lock.

We start early, it's best

With 3 registers at hand

Time goes by fast

We stamp and we sign.

Please, where is the ants' Empress?

She's done it, sister!

The nerve on her!

She has no decency!

Gratitude is not her legacy!

- If I catch her, I'll pluck her! - Where has she gone? Why?

And the shake I'll hack!

I won't be satisfied with that! I'll hang the griddle on her neck!

Let her show her face I'll grab her at once!

And I'll claw her down!

- Till then we won't be leaving! - From here we're not moving!

Hey!

Lookie here! Finally a cute face!

A cute face in this boring realm!

Come closer, will you?

- Can you sing? - So and so.

- Can you dance? - So and so.

Well, sweetie, as it goes With you everything is so and so.

I, for one...

When I was a year And a summer,

I was the number one Guitar player

When I turned two, Next year

Lofty schools I attended The whole world I astounded

In dance, I have no match I, alone, am a great catch

Whether I was merry or sad, An artist's inclination I had

A singing, dancing life I lead.

And if you dance And sing like me

How much better your life will be!

Right now!

She's running away!

Now, now!

Wait! See? Here we go!

To work fruitfully is a pleasure

And watch the fruits you gather

If in the summer Your job is done

You'll have no worries When winters come.

- Not a minute wasted... - Do you know... 7

- No time to get rested... - Pretty please.

Everything that goes into stock

We register, we check, we lock!

- Your Highness... - Your Highness...

- Your Highness... - Your Highness...

In our kingdom a strange creature has entered.

Watch her! If only lazy she should not be!

To work fruitfully is a pleasure

And watch the fruits you gather

If in the summer Your job is done

You'll have no worries When winters come.

Not a minute wasted No time to get rested

Everything that goes into stock We register, we check, we lock!

I would like to see the ants' Empress.

- Who? - The ants' Empress.

- Come again... - The ants' Empress.

She's very wise and she'll help me find the ducky.

Don't laugh, she's very wise.

I've had it with her wisdom! You know what she says?

Work all summer or you'll complain in winter!

Can you believe it?

I want to see her.

To do that, you must know how to sing!

Quack, quack! What's to become of me?

That's it.

- This way. - Quack! Help!

Come, come!

- Cabbage duck! - Let's eat her!

I thought you smarter But to cry for a poor duck...

She wasn't an ordinary duck.

And I beg you not to mock.

She was very playful Like a fairy in a tale.

We used to play, we used to play...

We had so much fun! When we went bathing in the sun!

My friend...

Don't cry, Veronica. Please don't sigh!

My little ducky...

What will I do without her?

Come on!

Veronica, don't cry, Please, don't sigh

Listen to me

Don't be sad.

Enjoy life

Enjoy the sun and the dew

When it rains outside,

Laugh and be surprised

For the charm of the evening

And the ways parting

I, alone, know

The lute in the meadow

Veronica, don't cry,

Don't be sad

Listen to me

Please, don't sigh!

Well, sweetie, as it goes With you everything is so and so.

You know how the cock crows?

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

What about when he's merry?

Or scared?

I don't know.

What about...

the violin?

- And your heart? - Tick-tack.

Tick-tack, tick-tack... Tick-tack, tick-tack...

What about your heart?

Any insect, No matter how small

Chirr, chirr, chirr

Has its own legend

Chirr, chirr, chirr

Born a long time ago

Years went by

If anyone listens

I shall tell them my story.

Long ago

I used to roam

Under the star light And I'd softly sing

Under the girls' windows

But one day

A wicked man

Found my innocent song To be a sin

And he banished me From the village

Thus I ended up

Under a door's threshold Where an auntie hid me

This was my destiny And ever since, at night,

Wherever I may be, I always sing.

If you want

To understand

The great mystery of the stars The language of the birds

And that of the bugs

If you want

To understand

The rustle of the forests The murmur of the springs

And the sigh of the flowers

Their voice

Learn to hear, Their soar, learn to sing

And you'll do as me Wherever you may be

You will always, always sing.

Wherever you may be You will always, always sing.

Your Highness,

We noticed in our registry

Everything we gathered.

And in the barn We'll have for winter...

- When I was a year and a summer... - Do I hear noise close by?

It seems like drums Are biting in my head!

What crazy noise spoils my ear?

No one would give me an answer?

- You're the boss! - Answer her.

- What are you waiting for? - Say something!

- Say something! - My voice...

Well?

The...

Crick...

ket...

This loafer has gone bonkers!

If only he would sing better!

Banish him at once! Out with the louse!

Or else, together you will be imprisoned!

Let's prepare to get...

the cricket!

Your Highness,

We'll soon have him on a plate!

Forward, march!

The cricket we shall incarcerate!

Forward! March!

Let's stamp him, Register him!

When I was a year and a summer...

When I was a year and a summer...

A guitar I made for myself...

A guitar I made for myself...

It's not bad for a start.

I'd sing from my heart.

And happily we'll part

And when you go to her

Just like this I'll sing to her

And she'll help you out for sure.

Let's hurry! Let's get him!

Ay, his fate if we find him!

He can kiss his guitar farewell!

And his singing as well!

Clear skies,

High skies,

Caught by the sun's flower By the trees' bower

And the wheat's shower

Clear skies,

High skies,

All the bugs in their nest Gathered here for a fest

And give you their best!

He who dances but doesn't chant Will soon become an ant!

Why do I dance all the time? Cause' I take after my Mom!

Ay, what's to become of me? Those whom I like are not keen on me!

We got him!

Get her! That's it!

Come here, that's it.

- I brought her! I brought her! - I was good, I caught her!

Oh, Wise One, I bow to you and humbly beg for your forgiveness,

if in any way my visit upsets you.

I need a miracle to save my friend,

a warm-hearted little duck captured by the mean fox.

What can you do, my little girl?

Well, I know, I know...

Well?

Well, I...

I know...

I know how to sing. I like to sing.

I know how to dance. Ilike to dance.

A wheat ear I took from the field And a pipe for myself I peeled.

If you sing and dance like me,

You'll spend all summer with glee

For I know of someone

Who taught me this one

Only by singing I will gain...

Singing in the depth of summer?

Hm! Get out!

Out you go!

That's it! The summer is over!

Loafer, you get out of here! You're not welcome here!

That's it, that's it!

Chirr, chirr, chirr

Gloomy autumn,

I didn't think you'd come

Before Christmas

For I could have gathered some

Chirr, chirr, chirr

Gloomy autumn

A grain, even a small one

Not to borrow one

From my neighbor ant

Cause she never gives me any

And spreads rumors all around

That I asked her for so many

Chirr, chirr, chirr Gloomy autumn

It's all over now

I'm so small and miserable.

All summer we have worked

Grain by grain we gathered

We have no worries now

Our heart sings with joy now

Together we shall sing and dance.

Attention, here starts the show!

One, two, three...

Hop!

Forward!

What are you doing?

I'm the little butterfly

Cute, elfish, pretty

I'm off at dawn and slightly flow

Over the flowers' throw

Some say that I'm light

But flying is a delight

And I spread color and light

Wherever in my flight.

Make room, we like to, Ay, ay!

Have a place to come back to, Ay, ay!

Though we barely move, Ah, ah, ah!

We've got nothing to prove, Ah, ah, ah!

Let's take the stance, Ay, ay!

Let's make a round dance, Ay, ay!

Esteemed little ant

I come to you again

To borrow a grain

For I'm miserable...

True, you look terrible.

Oh, you poor dreamer!

My journey was painful.

I ask for a help.

In the depth of summer When we were working

Trying grains to gather For the winter preparing.

What were you doing?

I was singing.

So you did...

Well, good for you! And what has become of you?

Now the rains came over you Play if you can, I dare you!

And next summer Take our example!

Only a miracle could save me...

A miracle, a miracle

Is not a question mark

That appears in your life

And is left unanswered

Anywhere a miracle

Can be done by anyone

With a kind word or a good deed

That comes from the heart

I would ask you for a minute To stop hating

Just for a minute Have faith in the man

Fill your heart with love every day

And the world will be a better place

A miracle, a miracle

Is anyone's wish

But in his life

A challenge arises,

Only the man, And only him

A miracle can make

Only him will find the meaning

Of all the hidden ways

A miracle...

Oh, wise Empress Oh, proud little ant

I only asked for a grain

Have I sung only for myself During the sunny days?

Hm...

Down by the stream Hidden in the fields

All day long For you I sang, it seems.

For you to work joyfully I played whole heartedly

And at night, When you slept

Peacefully at rest

The loafer cricket

What was he doing?

- He was sleeping just like us! - She's deceiving you Your Highness!

Can you guess what he was doing?

Tell us, what?

The Troubadour...

Well?

He was composing...

You composed a song? Sing it, if you can!

You will go into the world if we learn it.

If not, we'll see...

What happened?

Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down

Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar

The wind may scream It may even rain

If I have a guitar

I don't care about anything

Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down

Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar!

Just give me a guitar!

Just give me a guitar!

Give me a guitar!

- Give him a guitar. - Here you are!

How nice!

If you want

To understand

The great mystery of the stars The language of the birds

And that of the bugs

If you want

To understand

The rustle of the forests The murmur of the springs

And the sigh of the flowers

Their voice

Learn to hear, Their soar, learn to sing

And you'll do as me Wherever you may be

You will always, always sing.

Clear skies,

High skies,

Caught by the sun's flower By the trees' bower

And the wheat's shower

Clear skies,

High skies,

All the bugs in their nest Gathered here for a fest

And give you their best

Their voice

Learn to hear, Their soar, learn to sing

Summer, your beauty

During the winter we shall cherish

Summer, we will not forget you...

I would ask you to stay, If you'd like.

Not to leave Through the snow in the cold.

All winter, I would ask you to stay.

And yet, I will leave here.

Wise Empress..

Thank you for your hospitality and teachings.

I would like to leave.

I'm in a hurry to reach the Dandelion Fairy,

for my friend, the ducky...

Because you were assiduous I'm going to be generous.

Receive as a reward A little magic bead

Which gathers when you need All your friends indeed.

I received a little heart It's a most precious treasure

I shall keep it close to my heart And forget all the pressure

The hardships of winter

Little heart, little heart

Summer is a long way away

To be together again In the greenery park

To sing like only we know how

Happy birthday with joy

See you...

Happy birthday with joy

See you...

in summer!

I'm here, little heart

You, my precious one

Like in a dream I heard you And quickly I came

So don't be upset anymore

Little heart, little heart

Summer is a long way away

To be together again In the greenery park

To dance as only we know how.

Veronica, Veronica...

Our ways part here

I'm going back to Tiny

Next to her I belong

Have a safe journey home

I shall come to you again

If somehow, one day,

You'll remember me...

Aha, I saw her!

I saw her!

Grab her!

I'll get you!

Get her!

Help, Aurica, help!

Now I got her!

That's it.

Shut up!

I am Danny, The Cat.

I'm the fiercest cat

I have no mercy for mice

I have them in a vice

I can see them and hear them Wherever they may hide.

Even if they were at the North Pole Or the South Pole.

Magic bead...

Bring my friends to me at once!

Little bead, little bead...

Mister Cat, would you be so kind

As to take me for a while?

Please, only until we reach the village.

I've been invited to sing at a wedding.

Ohoho, be my guest!

Help!

Help!

Shut up!

Aurica!

I'll tie you tight!

- Help! - Shut up!

Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down

Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar

The wind may scream Whatever the weather may be like

If have a guitar I don't care about anything

Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down

Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar!

Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down

Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar!

How are you feeling, Lady Fox?

I feel fine!

And I was thrilled by his singing!

Nothing scares me...

Hurry up!

Oh, what beautiful weather! Just give me a guitar!

Just give me a guitar!

A violin won't do?

Better a guitar!

Lady Fox, how are you feeling?

Danny! Help!

Help!

My fortune, meow! Ouch! Help! My carriage!

- I am Danny, The Cat. - Let's drop this for now!

I am the fiercest cat

I have no mercy for mice

I have them in a vice.

Kind and beautiful fairy, You're our only salvation.

Quickly, come down to us Before the evil fox catches us!

What's happening?

Not now!

Hold it!

You'll see!

Quack, quack!

My little ducky...

My ducky!

Come on!

No! You stay here!

Come on!

Come on, go on.

How beautiful you are!

One for you!

And for me!

Help!

I'll get you now!

In the corner!

In the corner!

Smaranda!

- Yes! - Bring me Veronica!

Oh, what's happening? Ay, ay!

Where would I find her? Ay, ay!

Ay, ay!

Ay, ay!

I am Danny, The Cat.

- And I belong... - In the corner!

- I am Aurica and I sing... - In the corner!

- I would like to have a word with you. - In the corner! In the corner!

You know how to lie and steal?

- You know how to be buttery? - In the corner! In the corner!

Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down

I'd stay in the corner a lifetime! Just give me a guitar!

Just give him a guitar!

Just give him a guitar!

A miracle, a miracle...

Anyone can make a miracle

With a kind word or a good deed

That comes from the heart.

Please forgive me.

A miracle, a miracle...

Your childhood is

It's the deserted door

The white cherry flower

It's the blinking dream

And the great wisdom

The kind thought And the good deed

You often go back to.

For a minute I would ask you to smile

For just a minute, Be children again

Fill your hearts With love every day

And the world will be A better place.

A miracle, a miracle...

Your childhood is

It's a deserted door

The white cherry flower...