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‘’And now here is my secret, a very simple secret:

it is only with the heart that one can see rightly;

what is essential is invisible to the eye''

My Mother the Parrot

Look! how nice... you are beautiful

- Can you give me the little napkin,babe? - Yes.

Grandma, I can’t go to the camp.

Yes, you will, I promise you will be able to do so.

Let’s go and talk with mum.

We will make her realize that it's something very simple.

And you and your friends will go to that camp.

Don’t worry, sweetie…

…and then head to head he won.

They crossed the finish line and beat me narrowly.

Tomás!

You never thought of writing these stories?

Eh, maybe one day...

Wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Tomás!

- What’s up? - Come here!

- Happy Birthday! - Thanks!

- How are you feeling? - Fine.

- Fine? You’re not that fine. - Well, more or less.

- Why? - Because I can’t invite friends.

- And I can’t go to the camp neither. - How great! A camp!

Build up a Canadian Tent, fill the rucksack with clothes…

…it’s for two days only, in Campana, It’s not that far.

- I know. - I come and go.

I know that they’re two days but I'll miss you!

Me too.

- And Juana misses you too. - OK.

- Will you be back soon? - Yes.

Ah, you’re not allowed?

So, if you need something,

you come and look for me, you know?

Don’t go to the left, there is a swamp and smells horrible, you will notice.

Then, you take the way by the barns,

where all the horses are.

- Up to the ginger horse… - Beto!

- the Korean horse, - Beto!

- What? - Come here.

- Shall we bring the cake? - Sure!

Bring the cake!

Beto, you can’t tell everybody you are a horse.

-Stop for a while! - Mom!

…think about it.

- Well, ok. - Let’s go!

- It looks good! - What a nice cake!

- It looks good! - What a nice cake!

- Excuse me! - Have you seen the flower I put on it?

Wonderful!

It matches with her clothes.

Twelve years!

- Lots of candles, aren’t they? - A lot!

- She’s a lady already. - 54, 55—

Beto!

Come on.

Think of your wishes.

Think of your wishes…

These candles are too new or too old.

- Did you buy them where I told you? - Yes.

Because you know this old man.

- Wait, I’ll turn off the lights. - Right!

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday, dear Juana! Happy birthday to you!

- No! - The wishes!

The wishes.

I want to go to the camp.

- Well, it’s a good wish. - Sure!

- We’ll talk about that later. - It can come true.

And I want to be able to invite friends over to the house.

OK, we’ll do it your next birthday.

This is a family birthday party, then we’ll have a party with friends.

OK, blow out the candles.

Well done!

- OK! - The presents! I’ll bring the presents.

- The presents, the presents.

- Beto, what did you give her? - It’s a surprise.

I can’t bring them all because they’re so many!

This is my present and it’s going to be the first one,

because I worked hard on it.

What a mystery! What a mystery!

Rip it, rip it, rip it!

Yes, it brings good luck.

It looks good, yes?

- Thank you! Is it for the camp? - Yes.

Great!

It’s nice, yes.

OK, now open the others as well—

I’ll cut the cake.

All right.

- Can we go and eat it outside?

- No, Beto, not outside.

Ok, Juanita,

because today was your birthday,

you will choose the tale I’m going to read for you.

- Really? - Yes.

What is this feather, grandma?

It’s the feather of ‘Yara’.

With this feather, all the tales in this book were written.

Pick one!

This one, grandma.

Hector, the frog.

Hector, a great guardian!

Looked after his whole family.

He was a farmer.

He worked the earth with his sister and his father.

His first transformation was at the age of 9…

Well it’s late Juana, let’s go to sleep.

It’s too late right now.

- Yes, let me finish the tale of Hector— – I need to talk to you mom.

- Yes, let me finish the tale of Hector. - Right now, mom!

It’s ok, here you are, you can read it, can’t you?

Mother, how long are you going to keep on telling her all these stories?

Hector, the frog; Elvira the magpie; Felipe, the lizard. I don’t know.

It’s the story of our family.

She has to know about it. She has to know her origin.

If something happens to Juana I won’t forgive myself, Mom.

I swear!

What could happen to her? You shouldn’t have so many fears.

Why not?

I don’t know what I’m going to turn into.

I don’t know what my daughter is going to turn into.

I don’t want my husband to know about it. We are fine like this, mother.

We live in our house, I’m very well here.

And my daughter is very well with me! You have to accept it!

You have to open your mind a little! Look at things from another perspective!

Look mom, I don’t know. I’ll think about it.

Anyway, I don’t want Juana to hear us.

- And I don’t even want Tomás to know. - All right…

This one, grandma.

Hector, the frog.

Hector, a great guardian!

Looked after his whole family.

He was a farmer.

He worked the earth with his sister and his father.

His first transformation was at the age of 9…

Hi!

The good thing is that we won.

Yes, yes, we won--

On penalties, but we won it.

- Look! - What’s up?

Look!

Marcos, he is weird.

They say he was held back 3 times.

- Held back 3 times?! - And that he was born in a circus.

- Stop lying! - It’s true!

- Good morning students! - The director!

I’m here to tell you that Miss Beatriz is taking two weeks off.

And that’s why I’m going to give the lessons.

In regards to the required approvals for the camp,

you have to bring them signed by your parents, and give them to me.

And about the division of the tasks or the camp—

Girls cook!

Very good Rodriguez, that’s your idea?

And tell me if the girls cook, what do the boys do?

We play football!

Ok, and who brings the wood for cooking?

- The girls can get it. - If they have to cook, they do!

Do you all agree with what Rodriguez thinks?

What can you say, Oviedo?

I do not agree sir.

I can’t hear you Oviedo, speak a little louder, please.

Did you see? He spoke, he spoke!

I do not agree sir.

OK, and what idea can you propose us?

We can divide the assignments.

And how can we know what each one thinks?

I don’t know, collecting signatures.

Well, and are you going to do it yourself?

Yes.

Perfect!

- Hi, how are you? - Fine.

I’m collecting signatures to divide tasks for the camp.

No, thanks.

- Hello! - Hi!

- How are you? - Fine, you?

I’m collecting signatures to divide tasks for the camp—

No!

- Listen to him first. - But we already said no!

- We don’t care what you’re going to say - It will only take a second.

I think it’s a good idea.

A good idea? You are not even allowed to walk to the corner by yourself.

They say the groundskeeper takes the kids to the swamp.

- He takes the kids to the swamp? - Remember the ginger from 5th?

He doesn’t come to school anymore.

What does that have to do with anything?

- He has taken him to the swamp! - Stop lying!

- I’ m going to sign it! - Do it.

- No, what are you doing? - I’m signing.

- For what? - Because I think it’s a good idea.

- You think it’s a good idea? - Yes.

You were agreeing with me and now you want to sign.

Take it!

Neither of us is going to sign, girls cook and boys play football.

If you only play football, I`ll kick a penalty!

Really?

What’re you laughing at? Are you scared of me?

- Me? Scared of you? - Yes.

- Look at you! - We’ll see.

Ok, lets bet something.

If I win, you sign.

If you catch it, I’ll give you my lantern.

Ok, get your lantern ready.

All right, we’ll do that.

Prepare the torch.

See you on the field.

We will win, look at them!

-Go get your lantern. –Bring it.

- You block the penalty. - No, you do it!

- No, you’re better than me! - I don’t care!

– No, please, come on! - No, you block it!

- No, you! - Block it yourself.

- You want to play football in the camp? - Yes.

You are better than me, I’m good at kicking. Come on!

Come on Juana you can do it!

Come on!

You are better than me!

- Come on! - Ok.

- Why hasn’t she arrived yet? - She is going to come Ana, it’s early.

She’s taking too long.

Ana relax, they are kids, they’re always late.

She’s probably still playing.

And now you're leaving!

Well, it's near here.

I’ll be back in no time.

Can we have some tea?

- Can you give me the ball? - Wait!

Look at the ball all the time, look at the ball.

Come on Juana, come on!

- You won’t do it. - I will score and you will sign.

- No!

Girls don’t know how to kick!

Come on Pablo!

Goal!!

- Do you know where are they going? - Yes.

Where? Who are they going with?

How many are they going to be?

Where are they going to sleep?

What are they going to eat?

Yes, because I read it!

- And you’re calm? - Yes, I'm calm.

If you want, I can go with her.

But we have fun here.

No Ana,

what is going on, is that Juana is growing up.

I will sign the authorization.

I think it’s a good step.

Don't sign it Tomás, wait a second!

We have to talk about this as a family, the three of us.

I think that if you sign, it's not ok.

Don’t worry,

Bye.

Read it at least.

- Can you sign please! - Give it to me.

Sorry mom!

Mama, sorry.

Where are you, mom?

We had a problem with a penalty at school,

it was for the camp.

Mom!

Sorry Mom!

Mom.

Mom, where are you?

What are you doing here?

Keep calm mom, nothing’s gonna happen.

Let’s go to uncle Beto’s house.

Uncle!

Uncle!

Uncle?

Uncle?

Uncle, where are you?

- Juana! - Uncle!

What are you doing here? Hi!

How are you?

Does your mom know you are here?

No.

I was late from school and I found mom's clothes on the floor and the parrot.

The parrot?

Have you talked with your dad?

He's on a trip, I called him but he didn't answer.

He didn't answer...

And grandma is not here..

Ok, so...

and… your dad is on a trip and… Grandma is not here.

And...

Look… we have to talk… everything is OK.

The thing is that...

…parents have a talk with their children.

Grandma, my mother, had a talk with me.

We turn into animals.

Your mother,

grandmother, and I,

the whole family.

Ana is a parrot now.

And what does grandma turn into?

Grandma...

turns into a Huemul.

What is that?

I don’t know, like a Buffalo.

And why is she like a parrot right now?

- She didn’t come back? - No!

- She didn’t? - She never came back.

- She never came back? - No.

- And when did this happen? – Today, in the midday.

Today? We have a little problem.

This is the first day, so we have 3 days left.

We have three days to turn her into a person again,

if not, she can stay like this forever.

But don't worry because there a lot of things we can do.

For example, what we can do is... Jorge give me hand!

We will do... ok, me neither!

Ana, what we can do is... there's lots of...

- The book is at home! - Really?

-Yes. -Well then, let's go to your house.

Ana, let's go.

Look what it says here.

Sure!

What does it say?

I have no idea, I didn't understand anything of what it says.

I don’t know, I didn’t get anything.

What?

Ok, did you hear that? She said you have to go to bed.

Well, go to sleep.

Bye.

Ana

Ana

Beto

Beto

Beto !

Horse

Horse

Peninsula

Peninsula

Quince

Take a cookie. Come on, take another one.

- No, I don't want it - But you haven't eaten anything,

well, ok go and get dressed for school.

Ana!

Ana!

The gut-mixing movement make these wastes pass,

starting from the small intestine.

Up to the...

large intestine.

In the craft lessons...

we are going to work with this dough

used to shape often called “plasticine”.

We are going to operate with our fingers,

stretching until we have… a cylinder.

Sometimes called a “little sausage”

Protect, serve and help.

Our slogan is “Always Ready”!

A young boy scout has to be loyal to his country and loyal to his superiors.

Fly!

Fly

and fly

Wait Ana, Come.

Where are you?

Juana!

Juana!

- Hello - Hello

I want to say thank you because --

Ana

--for what happened yesterday … And Juana!

- Is everything ok, uncle? - Yes, everything ok, what's up Juanita?

Hello, how are you?

Hi, how are you?

And this boy? Who is this boy?

- Marcos, a friend from school. – Marcos, I love that name!

– And you? How’re you? - Fine

Give me the bag. You didn’t wear the jacket.

- No, it was hot. – It was hot.

- You hang it? - How’re you?

- Fine. - Well, do you want to drink something?

Anything to drink?

Juice?

Ok, tea for everyone!

Tea it is!

Welcome !!

– Your uncle’s a bit weird, isn’t he? - He’s always like that.

– Guess what Marcos did today at school? – What did he do?

He started collecting signatures to make girls have

the same activities as the boys in the camp.

Seriously? And how did you come up with that?

Because of the circus dwarfs.

But what do they have to do with this?

The dwarfs were those who did all the work

when the circus moved away.

They built up, and

they would put up and take down the tents.

And they ended up really tired of doing that.

Meanwhile the others did nothing.

So one day, they decided to stop making people laugh.

Until that changed, they would stay serious.

Later, they convinced the clowns too.

So the clowns decided to stop coloring their faces.

So, serious dwarfs and clowns without colors.

- Yes. - What a circus!

And then they convinced my mom and dad.

And so--

Did your mom and dad work there?

Yes, both of them.

My dad is the one who spits fire,

and my mom…

she is...

‘Monka’, the gorilla woman.

Is your Mother a Gorilla?

Well not a real one, but special effects made with lights.

Ah… It’s a trick.

Yes.

The point is, that with my parent’s help

the dwarfs could do what they wanted to do

and everybody helped them assemble and take down the tent.

How great for the dwarfs! Good for them!

- And what’s its name? - Hmm…

Ana.

- Ana, what a nice name! - Ana, how are you liking the apple?

Nothing of what we have done is working.

I performed the rituals but they’re not working!

I’ve done everything it says there but I don’t know.

She probably had a strong feeling or something that made her change.

What happened?

First, I went to school and then there was a problem with the camp.

I also had to kick a penalty and I scored it.

And then what Marcos told you…

Then I saw my dad passing by, so I realised that I was late.

So I ran back home.

And when I arrived, nobody was here,

and the approval signed.

Then I found mom here on the floor.

- Did you find the approval signed? - Yes.

Ana... Ana, did you sign it?

Was it the approval?

I don’t know...

maybe.

I don’t care about the camp!

If it was because of that, I’ll rip it up!

She’s going to be your mom again tomorrow.

No!

Yes, tomorrow.

Why not today?

Perhaps she needs time to change.

And… that’s why she couldn’t do it.

We have to let her take the time required to do so.

But we don’t have much time!

Yes we don’t have much time, but

tomorrow, she‘s going to be your mom as she has always been.

But you’ve done lots of things and nothing happened.

That’s true but it will happen, you’ll see.

You have to trust me, I promise.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Tomorrow she‘s going to be your mom, you know?

Come here, give me a hug.

Don’t you worry.

Tomorrow she‘s going to be your mom, you know?

I love you.

Let’s go to bed and wait.

Tomorrow will be a big day.

Juana…

the book was stolen.

The book was stolen!

Don’t worry, don’t worry, it’s ok...

I’m going to grandma’s house, you stay here organizing everything—

I want to go to grandma’s house!

No!

You have to go to school, take your stuff…

you have to go to school.

Ana,

Ana, have you seen anything? I have to go to mom’s but--

- Well, what else do you need? - The schoolbag!

Go and fetch the schoolbag.

I know Ana, be quiet, it’s ok. Come.

You’ll take her to school—

No, I can’t take her to school!

You have to take her, it’s ok, really!

The case of an unfinished transformation is produced by negativity.

The person is denying his corresponding animal.

And how can I deny my animal…

when my dad is a lion, my mom a rhino, and my brothers are bengal tigers.

Ones with giant claws and white fur and

spots and a mouth with whiskers like this!

The only white hair I have are on my hands.

You can also ask the family master for help…

No! Not my aunt Rita, no!

The only thing she wants me to turn into...

is a mouse!

She wants me to turn into my own essence!

And I am not doing that! I am not doing that!

If you want to adopt a certain shape you can perform a ritual.

I can do a ritual!

For this ritual… a transformed animal is needed.

Ana!

Ana is going to help me with the ritual.

Ana is going to help me with the ritual.

My time has come.

Here starts the way of my transformation.

The moment I have always dreamt of.

- They let you bring it. - Yes, well no,

I couldn’t leave her alone.

- Juana, what do you have in there? - Nothing!

- It’s a parrot, let me see it - No!

- It’s a parrot, let me see it! - No!

- Let me see! - No!

Hey! She said NO!

I've got it!

What do you have in there?

No!!!

It's a parrot, you can't bring this here. You can't bring animals, It's mine

I need this bird, besides if the director knows you brought this animal—

What is going on Julian?

Hello, How are you?

I was just talking about you, these kids brought a bird.

Look, I'm taking it

- It's not a bird Julian, - No?

It’s an Amazonian Parrot.

Who brought this pet to school?

She did!

And these are her friends! They were all in it together!

Thanks Julian.

Salvatierra don’t you know that you can’t bring pets to school?

- Sir... - Fine

Come to my office after the break, Salvatierra.

- Don’t you want me to take it, sir? - Thank you Julian, but I’m taking it.

But it can get dirty, don't you want me to bring some water?

Or a fruit, there are some beautiful lemons, sir.

Do you want me to take care of it?

You’re not gonna lock it in your office, do you?

Come in.

Sit, please, Salvatierra.

Listen carefully. Parrot.

In French: Perroquet.

In Italian: Pappagallo.

In English: Parrot.

Definitions:

It’s a common name, often used in some Psittaciformes bird…

species from the Psittacidae family.

In the past, 'psitacines' were called those parrots from India

with red color.

But then, this name was for those who have short tails.

They are easy to tame and they

have an exceptional memory.

As well as notable psychic skills.

Now the question is,

what are you doing with the parrot at school?

It's not a male parrot, it's a female parrot.

Well, in this case they are the same.

The point is that these animals are very sensitive

and can't stay inside a schoolbag.

You can't bring animals to school, they are not allowed here.

Ok, now your parents have to come here and pick it up.

I will tell them what happened.

I couldn’t leave her alone!

I will have to leave her here with me until your parents come for her.

- No!! - Why not?

- My dad is on a trip. - Well, if your mom comes, it’s the same.

When your mother comes and takes the parrot we will talk.

Now go to the classroom.

Please!!

Salvatierra, I've already told you, this is my last word. Now go to the classroom.

Let's go and meet Ruben.

Juana!

Forgive us, please.

What can we do for you to forgive us?

I don't know.

If you want, we can help you to get it back.

How? I don’t even know where she is!

- In the secretary room. - And how do we get in?

- Don’t worry, I have a plan.

I’m Ruben, not Rubén.

Look how cute she is!

How cute ! Very Cute !

Do you like her? Treat her well!

Treat her well

You know what i'm going to put on you now?

Do you love me?

Do you love me?

Food…Treat her well Rubén!

Food...Treat her well Ruben

I'm Ruben, not Rubén

Food

Food !

Do you like it ?

Do you like it ?

Do you love me? I'm Ruben.

Behave yourself!

Bye!

Do you love me?

Mother !

Mom!

Beto.

- Beto! - Mom.

- Beto, my son how are you? - I'm ok,

Ana has turned into a parrot.

You have no idea how great the green suits her.

Beautiful! It makes her eyes brighter.

You make me so happy! Good, another one in the family.

But listen to me, there’s a problem,

because we did all the book says,

all the rituals, but... they're not working.

We have to bring that book—

The thing is that there's a problem with the book too.

Everything ok but the book was stolen.

How was the book stolen?!

I don’t know,

I just got up and saw a big and bow shaped person,

I think it's the person who stole the book.

- That is Julian. - Julian?

What does he want the book for?

Because the feather is in the book.

The “Yara” feather which is used to write

the name of the person you want to bring back.

And where is Ana? Is she safe?

I sent her to school with Juana they‘re going to be fine.

When did she change?

This is the last day.

Why didn’t you come earlier?

We tried everything, I don’t know…

We have to start that ritual immediately!

When you were young you carried me with no problem.

Until when?

Let’s go Beto.

Are you cold?

Go!

Bye Rubén.

Bye Rubén. It's Ruben not Rubén

Behave yourself

Behave yourself

Do you love me?

Bye Bye Bye

Bye Bye

Do you love me?

Behave yourself

I'm Ruben, not Rubén

To the back, let’s go.

Come on, come on

Go, go!

He’s coming back, he’s coming back!

Hurry up !

Let’s go !

We’ll go and distract them, you get the parrot.

Ey!

Where are you going?

See you tomorrow at school !!

Mom!

Let’s go!

Hello, how are you?

- Hello Beto, how are you? - Very well, nothing happened.

- How are you my dear? - Fine, fine.

- Ok, welcome! - Just tired from the trip.

- And the girls? In the back? - Yes, yes, come and sit down.

I am a horse.

How are you?

This can’t escape now.

What’s up? Do you have an invisible bird?

Yes, so it can’t escape anymore.

Why don’t you clear the table?

- Everything ok? - Yes, everything ok.

Well...

…do you remember the book we always read?

The one with the tales.

The book with tales yes, I do.

She's a parrot, you have to see how well the green suits her! Beautiful!

That book talks about a heritage the family has received, a heritage

of transformations.

Ana wasn’t satisfied with herself…

…so she has taken a big step.

Anita has found her essence.

And now, she’s totally herself,

just like I am, her mother, and him is as well.

Our family...

in essence… has…

an animal energy.

I am a Horse.

Look! Dad's here!

Like a transformation? I don’t understand. What…

…what’s going on?

There’s nothing to understand.

But does it hurt her?

No, she's perfectly fine, don't worry.

You have to accept it, not understand it.

They're here !!

Hi dad!

- How are you? Fine? - Fine.

- Hello my girl! - Hello grandma!

Hi sweetie, have a seat.

Is this your friend?

- Yes, he’s Marcos. - Hello, how are you?

- How was your day? - Fine.

Are you leaving?

We have to talk.

Good.

Ana...

Ana, my love.

Do you remember when we said we would make it?

Yes, you do.

So now is the time to make the effort.

I swear no matter what happens, I will be there with you.

We will always be a family… I swear!

Just stay calm.

Everything is ready for the ritual, we just need the book. Julian has it.

- Let's go - Where?

To the swamp, if Julian has the book, he must be there.

Sure !

It’s here.

Let’s go!

Let’s see what the… sign of the moon says…

It says that it’s not by chance that you’re here.

You’re going to

help me, are you happy?

We can do it together, you're going to help me.

Ana. Do you remember when we were children--

You untie them and I get the book.

Ok.

- Wait! - What?

Thank…

…for helping me to bring back my mom.

Your mom?

The parrot...

Nevermind, let’s go!

My name on this book to change forever

I've got everything, everything is ready, the witnesses

can say that I have always been a good person.

Tell me, is Luisito a good person or not? I have always wanted to be nice!

Why don't you look at me? Why don't you answer?

Are you afraid of me? Don't be afraid of me!

I don't want to hurt it.

I just want to turn into an animal everybody loves.

And tonight… with that moon…

I’m going to turn into

the important animal I have always wanted to be…

Leaving this monster... that everybody hates.

I will be an important animal!

A Jaguar!

What I’ve always deserved to be.

And you are going to help me, Ana!

And you will be responsible for this,

you don’t have to be afraid because…

nothing’s gonna happen.

I’ll be in charge of us tonight and turn into the animal

this night !!

I’m going to turn

into the important animal I have always wanted to be…

... a Jaguar!

Jaguar...

Do you love me?

Ruben, what are you doing here?

It's Ruben not Rubén

Come here! Don’t leave me alone!

Go, go, go!

Wait for Juana!

Not with the book, come here!!

– Quickly!! – Let’s go!

Don’t go away! Give the book back to me!

Tonight,

we will write... in the book,

the name of the chosen one.

We will write... the name ¨Ana¨

Stop!

Don’t touch that book!

This book is for me! It’s been waiting for me all this time!

But we’re working on Ana’s transformation—

She has never wanted to be an animal!

Don’t you dare touch my wife!

Quiet! Don’t make me hurt her.

You never accepted your animal.

My destiny is something bigger, a Jaguar, that is what I’ve always dreamed of.

You have to accept your animal!

Ana never wanted… don’t hurt me!

Be still, Ana!

This book is going to have my name and I’m going to turn into a Jaguar

as I always wanted.

Stop Ana, don’t hurt me!

Only my name is going to be written in this book.

And I’m going to be the animal I’ve always wanted.

Now, we can go on with the ritual.

And what will happen to Julian?

Right now, it’s time to help Ana.

And there’s nobody better than her daughter…

with her energy to write in the book.

Come Juana …

You’ll write Ana’s name with the Yara feather in the book.

- In the book? - Yes, in the book.

It’s ok.

Ana, my parrot mom…

Mom ! You’re back !

Juana!

You’re back!

Beto.

The Green really suits you, you know!

Mom!

See, with your idea, we can do things together.

Do you love me?

Ruben!

It’s Ruben not Rubén.

My Mother The Parrot