Original subtitles

["Born To Become" playing]

♪Catch it, put it in a jar♪

♪To have and to hold♪

♪To save for later, you cannot trust it to come again♪

♪To wait for you to find a pen♪

♪And fill the paper with the message that it wants to send♪

♪Grab it, hold it, by it's tail before it escapes♪

♪You know its ways and you♪

♪Cannot lose it that's what you feel♪

♪So hold it up against your ear and very carefully listen♪

♪At what it wants you to hear♪

♪Find it sleeping in its nest before it wakes up♪

♪Touch it gently you want it feeling completely calm♪

♪So you can hold it in your palm♪

♪And help it grow just like it was♪

♪Born to become, come, come, come♪

♪Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...♪

See you later

[text alert]

No way, I think there's opportunity

for many forms of life in the universe

What makes you so confident?

I don't know

I guess otherwise, it would be a heck of a waste of space

[laughs]

[melancholy piano music plays]

I'll lay the table

You can at least try not to scare the hell out of her!

Do you want a drink?

No... no, thanks

How was class today?

OK, I guess

How are those pirouettes coming along?

I nailed my doubles today

And the triples?

Don't slouch!

You have to stay focused

You know how important your technique is right now

I think Gracie is well aware!

You have to remain focused

-I know!-- -Grace!

I'm sorry Mum

Will you do the honours?

[Dad] Open it already!

So?

"Dear Miss Wilson

We thank you for your performance

At our recent entry auditions

Although you performed well

we regret to inform you that we will not

be offering you a place to join our academy in September"

"We have noted your commitment to our program, but...

recommend that you consider

Alternative pathways to work in dance

As part of your future options"

I think I'll have that drink now

Where's Grace?

She'll be late for class

I haven't seen her

[Teacher] Come on everybody, let's get started

[Teacher] Good afternoon!

[Teacher] And if you could bring the barre please

[Teacher] Alright class, can we start with your pliés please?

[Teacher] And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight

[Teacher] And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight

And one, two, three...

Where were you?

The train was late

Sure!

So?

So, what?

Did you hear yet?

[Teacher] Sh! Do you mind saving your socialising for later?

[Teacher] And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight

What's wrong with you today?

Nothing!

You just nailed it

But you look like you've fallen off the stage

[Teacher] Thank you everyone

[Teacher] Grace. Can you come over here?

How are you doing?

Fine. Why?

Mum told me the letter's arrived

There are more ways to dance than ballet school

-I know, but-- -But?

Ballet school is the only route mum approves of!

Rough day?

You could say that!

Move... move kids... move

Look where you're going!

That just sums up the day!

Come on. Let's go!

My mum's not going to be done with work for hours so

We might as well just go and hang out

[Boy] Can we check out the old studio?

How's the mum coming along? House trained yet?

You say that every time...

[door opens]

[Man] Aagh, not you lot again!

[door closes]

[percussive music plays]

You again?

Just get out of there Why you hiding there for anyway?

Sorry... I

Sorry

-Sorry, I forget my-- -Bag

You ready to talk now?

Come... let's go downstairs, get a drink

[expresso machine]

Let's start over

Hi! I'm Flava

Hi... I'm Grace

Thanks for the drink

Enjoy it while it's hot

-Chocolate? -What?

Just didn't peg you as a softie

Believe it or not. A man's got to have the sweet stuff

Mmm!

So?

I didn't know anyone was supposed to be in there!

-Me neither! -You mean

That I snuck in... yeah!

Wow!

So why are you all alone today then?

Usually, the place is empty after four

Try not to drop a mirror on me next time, OK?

I'd better get going

Flava?

Thanks for the drink

No worries

[Mum] Grace!

Come here!

I telephoned the artistic director

To discuss your audition result

It goes without saying

You did not impress with much more than your perseverance

He was pointed in this instance

That your technique does not yet meet entry requirements

I know mum! I read the letter

I've spoken with Ms Maureen

She's scheduled you for additional lessons

Daily after school

Well, if you have something to add!

When will I do my homework?

I think you have enough to focus on

Without worrying about homework

Perfection... takes persistence

[phone rings]

Jonathan? Yes?

Well, can we reschedule?

Well... I'll have to check but... suppose so yeah

Yeah... that will be fine

Yeah, I'll speak to you later... Andrew's home... OK, Bye!

Your pushing her too hard!

She has to be perfect!

I think you've forgotten that she's perfect already!

Alright ladies, have you got your good first positions?

Good first positions. Arms in brasbas

We're going to do our reverence, alright?

[gentle piano music plays]

Nice and tall

And stretch

And stretch. That's a very soft port de bras

Oh, very nice

And again... demi... and stretch

[Maureen] Beautiful couros please

Very nice ladies. Thank You!

Have a good afternoon

-Hi Grace! -Hi Grace!

Hi Grace!

Hi Grace! Come on in

Shall we start with our plié at the barre please

Thank you Grace

About tomorrow

Sorry I was late today

-The bus took ages to show-- -It's not that

I want you to take tomorrow off

But I still haven't landed my turns

You're breaking yourself!

You need time to regroup

I'll see you in class with the others, OK?

-What am I suppose to do? -I don't know. Live a little

[electronic music plays over phone]

-Sorry I-- -[Flava] No, no, no, no

[Flava] Keep going

[Flava] Keep going. Go on, go on

You can actually hear it... You can hear it better this way

[electronic music plays]

-Tomorrow! -Tomorrow?

Uh um

Four p.m I'll bring the music

Hey, Hey, Yeah, Hey, Hi...

I, I have something amazing to show you

Yeah, can you meet me at the studio, same time

Usual time tomorrow, yeah?

Cool. Alright, thanks

[Maureen] Thank you class

[Maureen] Till next time

Love this new mix!

I like it

Who are you listening to?

My brother found him online He's called... Flava

Can I have a listen?

Have you heard him before?

Not particularly... Been too busy with privates

See ya!

-Bye! -Bye!

So... what's the gossip?

You've been very quiet

-Just tired I guess -Sure

I was starting to think we're not friends anymore

No. You're still my favourite weirdo

Now let's go get our train... before we're late

[door opens]

[Flava] Yo!

How did you know I was craving it?

I just know

So after seeing your moves yesterday

I was thinking maybe we can...

Maybe we can collaborate

What do you mean?

I make beats and I'm struggling to get my views up

On my channel it's kind of boring just

Having me standing in front of my computer so...

You want me to dance to your music?

Exactly!

So... we'll need to film it?

It's not a problem, JoJo can handle it

Uh. She's kind of my manager

In fact I've invited her to come and meet you

-Flava... I-- -It's not a problem, she'll just

[door opens]

Hi!

Sorry I'm late

[Flava] Just been telling Grace all about you

-Hi -Nice to meet you

Flava's been telling me about your dancing

Yeah, so I want to see if we combine her moves

With my beats and... see if people dig it

I see. So have you talked to Grace about this

Or are you just throwing her in the deep end

Like you usually do with me?

He's just throwing me in the deep end

Tsk. Baby. He means well but um

You've gotta give him some time on his manners

Hey... Not fair!

[JoJo] Way fair

Now. How about we have a look at how you guys work together

OK, I guess. I was just kind of freestyling yesterday

That's perfect

We can do more of that and see what we've got

[Flava] That was kind of awesome

You really liked it?

[JoJo] Come and take a look at what we saw girl

Wow. I... I love it

Mmm... I think this could do it

Yeah

Yeah

So. You'll think about it?

-Yes. See you guys -See ya

-Let's hope she's up for it -Mmm. Alright. Gotta go

Where you going?

[JoJo] Wouldn't you like to know

[phone rings]

Hey

You're late for class

I'm not feeling well. Cover for me?

I don't know

-Please? -OK

But you owe me

She's not coming

Hi!

Hey girl!

So... this is like you thing?

-Music is my thing -Sure it is

So, what are we doing here?

I'd like to make a better music video

[Grace] But this is

A lovely dance studio. Your dancing aren't you

I was going to go with simple, but sure

Can you pick the best place where you think you'll

Move the easiest and I'll set up filming

OK, that's nice

Flava, can you position yourself in an area near Grace

Finally, I didn't think you guys needed me anymore

[electronic music plays]

I guess it's safe to say you can really dance

So when do you think we can get this uploaded

Wait... what?

Right now if you're ready... Grace... It's your call now

Can I talk to me parents and then we'll do this?

[Flava] Sure

Let us know when you're ready

Thanks guys

Hey!

Thanks for covering for me

-What's up with her? -I think you know

[Maureen] To the barre thank you

You really think food solves everything?

No way... but chocolate helps though

Somethings eating you

Are you always like this?

Well in general yes

But I like to look at myself as a pretty intuitive guy

It's just stuff you know

Yeah... stuff can be annoying

Have you danced today?

Have you danced today?

Come on... let's go

Got this new rhythm that I want to try out...

You don't have to go all the way with me

I know. But I gotta make sure my

Annoying little sis makes it back safely

So... about JoJo

What about her?

She's a nice lady

Yeah

So are you guys together?

Heck no... She'd beat me up before we started dating

No it's... just, just been friends for...

A really long time

[Maureen] Thank you class

[Maureen] Can we have grand jete from the corner please?

[Maureen] Two at a time

[Maureen] Ready... and

[Maureen] Ready, and

[Maureen] Thank you!

[Maureen] Thank you everybody, see you next week

What's going on?

Sick... not too sick to dance with somebody else

What? How?

Where did you get that?

It's called the internet

And you may want to know everyone

Can see the stuff you put on there

Next time you blow us off

-Just be honest, OK? -That's not… I didn't

Looks like you did

I didn't even agree yet

A hundred and three thousand views

Not bad. And there I thought you couldn't dance

You're early

I think you're the one who's... early

Excuse me?

You posted the video

You told me I could decide and you did it anyway

What you on about Grace?

Don't pretend you didn't know!

You told me I could think about it first

Everyone I know has already seen it online

I am so dead

A hundred and twenty five thousand views

People like the dancing girl with the sick tunes

I didn't know. I'm sorry I didn't know JoJo had posted it

I hadn't seen anything yet either!

That only makes it worse!

[JoJo] I'm sorry

[JoJo] I just wanted to see if it was worth it

Before getting you guys all excited

I didn't mean to make you angry

Can I least show you guys the video before you make a decision?

And if you still don't want to go ahead

I'll just take it down, OK?

This isn't cool. We promised Grace

-Show me -Sorry?

Show me the video

It's better on my laptop!

[electronic music plays from laptop]

And people really like it

Yes girlfriend... they love it!

A hundred and twenty five thousand likes

Insane, right?

Let's do it!

[uplifting music plays]

-OK, I'll see you guys -Bye!

I see how it is

How what is?

You looove her!

Who J, J, JoJo... nah, nah

Do you think she knows?

Do you think she really knows?

Yep

That is so bad!

She likes you too by the way

She does?

Bye crazy man. See you later

Grace

Thank you

Hi, traitor girl

Talking to us now?

I never stopped talking to you!

Well, I think we've talked Jenny off a cliff

But... you're going to have to start telling her, and us

About all future craziness you get up to

Or she'll split

Shake on it!

OK, we're good!

So, how did you end up on Flava's feed?

We bumped into each other again at the college

Then what?

I nearly dropped a mirror on him

You what?

He found me messing around

And I kind of hid behind the mirror

And it sort of almost fell on him but it was OK

And then after seeing me dancing

His friend filmed it and put it online

Are you doing another one?

Maybe... I don't know

Can I come watch?

Grace... Jeneatte... Wilson

Don't you dare say no to me!

Dang! She middle name you No going back from that!

You OK?

Yes... Yes, I'm fine!

Hey, I just want to make sure you're not

Having a fit or anything!

No... Thank you!

Sorry

[door opens]

[Grace] Hey!

Hey!

Did I just interrupt something?

-Err... No... No -No

No

[Grace] Whatever you say!

Agh! You’re like the annoying little sister I never had!

Hey you two! Can we get this done perhaps?

Do you mind if we run it first so we can see if it'll work

Sure!

[funky electronic music plays]

[door opens]

[Jenny] Hi! Sorry I'm... late!

Is this... everyone?

Sorry... I kind of invited them

[crisp packet rustles]

At least it's not popcorn!

[funky electronic music plays]

I didn't know you could dance like that!

Do you guys think that can work?

[funky music plays]

I kind of like the way you go...

[Pedestrian] Ahem!

This is getting... much worse

But I kinda like it!

There she is

Tough day?

Actually, it was kind of good

Oh... Yes?

I nailed my triple pirouettes today!

That's wonderful honey!

Oh, um... that, that's great

What's up?

Oh, getting bogged down with the book. It's nothing... It's fine

So, how are those triple pirouettes coming along?

[electronic music plays softly]

[Receptionist] Goodness Grace!

Are you OK?

Sorry I'm late!

Calm down! Class hasn't started yet

You'll be fine

Are you OK?

You mean... your mum doesn't know?

Do you really think Annabelle

Would be OK with her ballerina daughter packing it out

To a fresh mix?

Who do you think it's from?

There's no way to tell

Grace... Grace! Get dressed

Being late for class is not going to help you right now!

Come on, let's go

[electronic music plays louder]

Ow! Can you try and not kill me!

[Dancer] Maybe if you didn't miss so many classes

You would know what to do!

[Maureen] Grace!

What's up Grace?

I've just been tired I guess

It's not like you

To miss class and to show up late

I appreciate that this next audition might be an

Unsurmountable obstacle for you

But don't forget the things you love!

We're here for you!

Thanks, miss

Don't forget about me

I hope Miss Maureen doesn't find out!

Where did you find that?

[Girl] Mmm

There's no specific ultimatum

[Flava] Oh!

What do we have here?

-A love note?-- -[Grace] Give it back!

Your parents do know we've been working together, right?

You said you were going to speak to them about it!

Yeah... and you guys uploaded the video

-Before I got a chance-- -Grace, Grace... this is so bad!

Why didn't you tell me before!

Because just for once, I wanted to do what I wanted

Hey guys! Why is everyone so tense?

Oh!... crap!

Well I suggest we speak to Grace's mother

Are you mad!

Calm down... hear me out

If we get ahead of this thing and we deal with it tactfully

We'll take away the threat

And we can deal with in our own terms

She won't let me keep going

You don't know her

She'll be furious

Then... then we'll do it together

[Flava] We're a team now

Can we just do it sooner rather than later though

I feel like we need to get ahead of this thing

-[Flava] Yeah -Yeah

I'll just get changed and we'll go

Are you sure this is the best way?

We'll do it together

[Grace] Hello

Mum, I want to--

Explain to me what your doing with these people

[Grace] Well, were--

Wasting your precious training time!

Hi... I'm Flava

Err, I can... I can explain

Are you going to explain to me

Why a young man such as yourself

Is running around with my teenage daughter?

In fact, that is exactly why we're here

To clear the air

Annabelle... if you don't mind I'm going to be off

Thank you Maureen. I'll speak to you later

It was you!

You have real talent

I couldn't let you throw it away on a whim!

You said you were there for me!

That's why I had to tell her

[Annabelle] Now can you send your friends on their way

So that we may have a serious discussion!

Mrs Wilson. Can we...

Can we talk about this first, please?

I think not!

You see right now. You are the bad influence

I do not want my daughter exposed to!

What bad influence?

For once Grace is happy dancing

And she's amazing!

Have you not seen the video?

I've watched it... And I do not care for it!

Now, please close the door behind you!

You don't understand

Believe me

I understand perfectly!

Now leave... please... thank you

Flava and JoJo are my friends, mum!

[Flava] Can we all just try and calm down and... and start again

I suggest you leave now! Before I press charges!

[JoJo] Why? Because a group of students are spending their time

Collaborating creatively and sharing their work!

You did not have my permission

Mmm... Honestly, you were not the one dancing

[Grace] That's exactly why I didn't want to tell you

I knew you wouldn't understand!

Mrs Wilson, you treat her as if she's your property

Not your daughter!

[Flava] Come on JoJo, let's go She's not ready to listen

Call me Grace

Be strong yeah!

I will not dance anymore

Oh, well that is gratifying to hear!

Ms Maureen has done a great deal for you!

I will drive you to your lesson tomorrow as normal

We will have no more of this... interruption

No! You are not listening to me I will not dance anymore

Are you going to throw away your dream?

All your years of hard work for this... this nonsense!

It is not nonsense!

It is where I am happier than I have been in a long time!

Don't be ridiculous!

Now go to your room

I will drive you to your lesson tomorrow!

Your dream is more important to you than me!

So you can take me to class tomorrow

But you cannot make me dance!

That is enough from you!

You, have been going around behind my back

Behaving like some sort of an animal

Now take yourself to your room

Until your father or I call for you!

[screams]

[Andrew] We've got to talk!

I don't have time for this!

Shes our daughter!

She's made her decision!

Good! She's finally taken control of her own future!

She's destroying herself!

Our daughter is more than just tutus Annabelle

Why can't you see this!

[noise from doorway]

She told you?

What you've been up to?

How you've been destroying your life?

Yes

Gracie!

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't think you'd understand

Let's go before we're late

Keep your phone on you and call me if you need a lift home

Come on Gracie or you'll be late

Thanks Dad!

Hey!

[JoJo] Hey guys

Where's Grace?

You guys weren't at the studio

Sorry guys

It's over!

What do you mean?

You guys were going to straighten it all out!

As you can see that went very well, we're all

Blown away by the success of that idea--

Flava stop!

It's not their fault!

So that's it?

You're giving up?

There's some things in this world you can

Fight as hard as you like

But your not going to win

[sigh] See you guys around

That's not the worst of it

The videos gone viral and I've been contacted by a promoter

Who wants to speak to them both

What did you say?

What can I say?

This could be the big break!

[Boy] Dammit!

I like dancing Grace's moves

I'll let you guys know if I think of anything OK?

[melancholy cinematic music plays]

[door opens]

Hey!

What are you doing here?

You've not been next, or near class

And Flava told us it's all over

What do you want me to say?

I don't know!

I don't want you to give up though!

-I want you to fight! -Why?

It's not going to change anything

Did you find out who sent the note?

Not that it matters anymore but, yes

It was Miss Maureen

She was already with my mum when we arrived

We had no chance after that

You can't stop dancing for them!

Maybe I've stopped dancing for myself!

Now please... Let it go!

[door closes]

[door opens]

You made it!

How've you been?

OK, I guess

The video's gone viral

Yeah, people like the video I knew that already

It's more than that

We've been contacted by a promoter

That's great!

You guys were hoping to get noticed

You don't understand

He wants to speak to both of you

Flava and Grace. The package deal!

That's amazing!

But I don't dance anymore!

What do you mean?

I don't dance anymore

Good luck with it all

Grace! This is a great opportunity

This could launch your career as a dancer and a choreographer!

I just can't!

I'm sorry

I'll see you guys around

And I thought convincing her mum would be the tough part

Come on!

There you are!

Have you been avoiding me?

I've been avoiding everyone

Why aren't you talking to me? We've been friends... forever

-Forever huh? -Yeah!

Then why were you blackmailing me?

What's your problem with me?

I didn't want to lose you, OK?

Lose me? We were having fun together

Why would you want to ruin it?

Thats just it. We weren't together anymore

It used to be you and me... against the world

Now there's all these other people

Then... why did you never complain when I was auditioning?

You never expected me to make it!

Grace! Grace!

Don't go!

Grace!

Can we talk please?

I have nothing to say to you!

Good, then just, just listen

You said you watched the video

Yes, I did

I, I don't think you really watched it

Can I show you, please?

Look, all I need is just ten minutes of your time

After that, I'll accept whatever decision that you make

Grace never needs to know I've been here

[cinematic strings music plays]

Alright then, show me your video

See Grace

Please!

See what we see when she dances

You see she's not give up on your dream

She's just finding herself in it

-She called again! -Thanks Abby

Hi! Annabelle?

Yes, it's Maureen

Yes?

What you doing here?

I've come to talk to you about Grace

She's been my friend for a very long time

I don't know where you come from

But I don't give up on my friends

-Look, it's not about-- -You made Grace believe in

Herself for the very first time

She really started to come alive

And now you're just going to give up on her

-I'm not giving up on her-- -I don't think you know

What it took for Grace to go up

-Against her mum like that-- -Are you going to let me speak?

-You going let me talk?-- -Yeah, sure!

But first explain to me why your acting so normal while

-My friends heart is broken -I'm not giving up on her!

Far from it!

But I need you to help me help her

What can I do?

Can you get Grace to come to that address?

Why?

Come on, I'll explain on the way

[Flava] So I went to Grace's mums house

What is this place?

Are we breaking in or something?

Not exactly breaking in

Come on, you'll see

What is this all about?

What are you up to now?

You have my word

If any of us starts yelling at you

I'll throw down and beat them up right here!

-I don't want to see them-- -Grace!

Be calm... hear us out... OK?

[Flava] Grace... you are unique

And I don't think we all realised just

How special you are until

We thought that we might lose you

[Annabelle] Grace... Honey...

I don't know what to say

I didn't realise

I didn't know what you were capable of

I guess... I wasn't really paying attention anymore

[Andrew] We just want you to be you Gracie

Don't lose your spark

Not now when you've finally found it!

I... we want you to dance like you

But only if that's what you really want

[Ms Maureen] Grace!... I'm sorry

I guess I didn't... really get it

You’re kind of awesome. Sorry I got stupid and jealous

We were just messing around

It wasn't even that good

I disagree

It had heart

That's why you've touched so many people Grace

And that's why you'll continue to touch so many people

And, just in case you don't get it yet, we all love you to bits

So don't give up on us

[Grace] Oh, I can't breathe!

-I'm sorry -I can't stay mad at you

[Maureen] Truce?

Now you go get them my Gracie Make this moment count

I'm sorry

Thank you!

Thank you!

For really seeing my daughter

Friends?

Friends?

[laughter]

["When The Sky" playing]