Original subtitles

Marko Röhr Productions Oy Fantasiafilmi Oy

Directed by OLLI SOINIO

ROLLI Amazing Tales

Once upon a time, far away

Deep in the woods lived - A terrible Rolli

The tiniest weasels I eat Without cooking

Yes, you're most terrible looking

Well said, I like that.

This forest is beautiful - But I am ugly

Tra-la-la, I am ugly

This forest is fair - But I am nasty

I've got a bad reputation and a bulging belly

Bad reputation and a bulging belly

I must get some firewood.

They say humans heat their food with electricity, oil -

all kinds of nuclear atoms and energy and stuff.

Now if I'd got a bag full of electricity or nuclear power -

I'd make soup in a jiffy.

Then again, what's the hurry?

It's timber time!

No-good gnarled wretches.

I thought it was the Big Rolli...

The Rolli Forest is a dangerous place -

if you don't keep your wits about you.

There's a fine one. That was well said.

And now, down with it.

Don't!

By my dirty toes, who's making fun of me?

Don't!

Was that the tree talking? - Yes.

I don't want to be felled yet.

Why do you want to fell me?

It can't be very nice to be chopped down while you're still talking.

Why don't you pick up the dead branches and use them?

It pays to protect us trees, then we can protect you, too.

I'm the terrible Rolli, I can take care of myself.

But OK. You win.

I'll reward you some day, if only I have the strength.

Forget it.

I'm hopping mad!

Every time I start acting nice everything goes wrong.

Every single time!

It takes all sorts.

That's one more.

A Forest Fairy!

I'll give her the fright of her life.

You little twit of a Forest Fairy!

How dare you come snooping round here!

I'll eat you up!

Are you still going to eat me?

I was only trying to scare you.

I'm a vegetarian and my bowels work fine.

Rolli, listen... Thank you for rescuing me from the Big Rolli.

Think nothing of it.

You were the second one I've rescued today. - Really?

Who was the other one? - Just a greybeard.

That makes us sort of... friends.

Yes, I guess so.

Promise you won't tell anybody.

We Rollis are a family of grumpy sulkers.

We aren't supposed to have any friends.

I will. No, I won't.

Won't you come in? The moon's up already.

Go away, the fish are biting.

Some anglers don't have a bait.

But I don't even have a hook.

Rolli, I've made some moss tea.

I'm hooked!

And so the days rolled pleasantly by in the Rolli Forest.

Especially in a little cottage near the forest's edge.

But meanwhile, in a nearby city where humans live -

strange and terrible things were afoot.

Strange and terrible things.

To help the Empire of Evil to triumph -

over the forest's disgusting happiness -

we need a couple of humans to brew things up.

So that I, the High Priest of the Evil Empire can win -

this must happen:

Larky, here at once!

Go get camping equipment for me and yourself.

Rubber boots, rucksacks, pots and pans, food for three days.

No, two days. And maps of this area.

A radio, Walkmans, whatever one needs in a forest. Get going!

When are we leaving? - Tomorrow morning.

Larky!

To be on the safe side, a shotgun and some cartridges.

The Rolli Forest.

Mr. Project Master. Why must we go to the Dolly forest?

The Rolli Forest!

Our corporation owns most of the toy and entertainment industry.

As I always say:

A new toy a day keeps a child happy at play.

We'll buy the Rolli Forest -

and turn it into the largest amusement center in the country!

What if they won't sell the forest? Or if somebody lives there?

Look at the map. It's a gloomy, useless forest.

We'll cut down the trees and make playhouses, toys, skis and sledges!

The more things there are, the happier people are... Look out!

What were they?

They came out of nowhere.

Out of nowhere?

Evil doesn't come out of nowhere, it follows you, gentlemen.

And I intend to conquer the fair forest.

That way I'll conquer everything. Including you, gentlemen.

What was that?

By my dirty toes!

There!

You were born clumsy! You'll never make a huntsman.

It's strange.

I wonder if it's true that strange things live here.

Like Rollis -

gnomes and other odd things.

Why not giants, too?

That's just a folk tale, only old women and kids believe in them.

Mr. Serene, can I put some music on? I feel so lonely. - Sure.

Now I don't feel so lonely any more.

I had a feeling nobody was watching me.

But it'll be alright...

I'll find out who's intruding in our forest. - Be careful.

Perhaps we should go together.

The forest will catch fire.

They don't know the customs of the Rolli Forest. - They'll learn.

Fool!

I've got a great idea. We need that hat and the quilt.

The hat and the quilt? - Don't ask. We Rollis are good at this.

You clumsy lout!

What a sorry huntsman you are!

Larky. Eat!

Yes sir.

I'm the terrible giant!

I mean, the Forest Fairy's...

I don't like people throwing trash around and shooting.

I eat up shooters and litterers -

two a day on average, and I wash them down with dirty water...

Rolli! The quilt fell off.

And I can run away very fast.

Get those trolls!

Stop! You hat thieves!

Get those trolls! The trolls!

There aren't any Forest Fairies! You promised me!

You mustn't believe everything you hear.

There they go!

Why is that car speeding?

They seem to be fleeing

Is there someone hitching a ride?

He seems to enjoy the racing life

How can I force him into believing

That there are no magic beings?

It's childish to believe in fairy tales

They're just old wives' tales

For there are no magic creatures

Don't say they're true, They'll laugh at you

It's just childish imagination

Or is it, after all?

I could use those two idiots.

That Forest Fairy may cause trouble. I must see to her.

With the help of that shaggy creature, I can destroy the forest.

I must just help things in the right direction, and I'll start right now!

Humans have lots of fine things.

A frying pan with holes in it.

A peculiar box. How do you open it?

Larry King, Washington. - I'm the Terrible Rolli.

A magic box that talks.

I want more things like this! More! More!

More than anybody else.

Then I'd be the mightiest creature in the forest!

I'd be king!

If I had lots of things I'd be The happiest troll you've ever seen

I'd have friends come visiting, Of envy they'd be green

I'd like to own a mansion I'd like two fancy cars

For poverty creates tension And leaves too many scars

I'd like to dress well I'd like to have class

There's one thing I can tell: I hate the under class

Saving up is not for me I'll never suffer from thirst

I'm not poor, you see I'll eat and drink till I burst!

This road goes on and on! This really is a magic forest.

There're no magic forests or other magic things.

Something's pulling at the wheel!

I can't stop!

We believe in the Great Trash, the Almighty Destructor of the world -

begotten by carelessness, born of greed.

Oh, Great Trash! Wilt thou take these two idiots as thy servants -

and baptise them as your Trashers and Spreaders of Filth?

I will.

Goodbye, Mr. Serene.

Call me Raymond. - George.

Difficult to shake hands. - A bit. Goodbye, George.

Kneel before your ruler the Great Trash and receive the baptism.

You are now Black Servants of the Great Trash.

Go to the Rolli Forest. You know what to do.

What do we do now? - Don't ask, do as you're told.

And strange things started to happen.

The Black Trashers set traps to lure the forest dwellers -

with intentions terrible and evil.

Come on!

Not there! Here!

Shut up, you fool. I've got a mightier master now than you.

Plastic! Plastic! More plastic!

That little creature thinks too much. I must get rid of her.

Rolli! Things are bad in the forest.

What're you fussing about? - Look what I've found.

Candy wrappers. So what?

Don't you realize that the forest is full of Trashers.

Look!

What are you talking about? Trashers!

Don't you know that we're consumers?

And now it's time for some consumer education.

Don't you realize that the forest's in danger?

You exaggerate. What difference does a bit of trash make?

Where did you get all this?

A horrible mess. - What?

These are consumer goods and community waste.

Consumer goods and... Where did you learn all that?

You don't seem to know anything.

A good Elf's come to the forest and he gives things to the forest folk.

The more things there are, the happier everyone is!

What about the community waste?

I'll show you. The Elf explained it.

This tasty sweet is a consumer good.

And this wrapper is community waste.

I don't really understand it, but it sounds good.

The more the merrier? - Right.

And the more things there are -

the more garbage and trash there is. - Right.

Chuck them into the Frog Pond. Out of sight, out of mind.

What will the frogs and the fish think?

Who cares about a few toads and fish?

I'll ask him for strength and courage.

Even if I am the bravest Rolli in the whole forest, anyway.

I don't think you understand.

Listen, Rolli.

Where can I find the Elf? I'd like to meet him.

I'll ask him if he'll see you.

Elf!

It's me, Rolli! - Over here, Rolli!

I have a few more requests.

Barbie dolls, and He-Men -

a bike and a scooter.

A playhouse... or make it two.

A surfboard and a snowscooter. - Shut up, you ugly beast!

I mean... It's hard to keep up.

These modern elves have a different way with them.

What else would you like?

I, the Invisible Elf will make all your wishes come true.

Well, my life is mostly boring and dull...

Yes, we all know your life is nothing but a joke.

But when you and I fill -

the Rolli Forest with things that bring joy -

you will be the happiest Rolli in the whole forest.

Could you also make me the strongest and bravest Rolli in the forest?

What?

Yes, certainly.

And the Forest Fairies will find you very interesting -

you know what I mean.

Close your eyes and count to ten.

One.

Two. Four.

Seven. Eight.

Three.

Nine. Ten.

Here's a magic potion from Invisible Elf Ltd. Magic Ale!

Taste it, enjoy it!

Magic Ale...

It tastes disgusting!

But I guess magic potions have to be pretty strong.

My head feels funny.

It's beginning to feel quite good.

I'll have some more, then I'll feel even better.

I'm one heck of a Rolli!

The Big Rolli can't hold a candle to me!

I'm stronger than the Big Rolli.

Never mind.

I'm the fastest Rolli in the forest!

I'm the strongest Rolli in the forest!

Rolli!

Rolli!

Rolli!

Are you all right? - No...

No, but it's OK!

Here you see a true Rolli!

What's the matter with you?

Come and sit beside me, Forest Fairy.

I'll give you some magic potion, too. - Magic potion.

I don't think you should drink that, it might make you sick.

I'll make you some blueberry soup so...

Blueberry soup! How vulgar!

This magic potion gives me strength and courage -

and it makes me very happy.

Is it working? Are you happier now?

Of course it's working. I'm much happier.

You don't look it.

Don't argue with me, Forest Fairy.

I'm the happiest Rolli in the whole forest.

See, I'm laughing.

Don't you come telling me what to do!

Listen...

I eat Forest Fairies like you -

about three a day and wash them down with dirty water!

Get out of here -

and don't you ever come back here or you'll get hurt! Shoo!

I am Rolli, happy like a nut...

In the forest, I have a hut...

...and the window's broken, too...

That's that one seen to.

And now for the Forest Fairy.

May the wind blow and trash rain down!

It can't all change like this

Somewhere I must find some bliss

For me, home is the sweetest

But I must see a real sunset

I still hope for a clean rain falling

I want to feel the clean wind blow

I still hope to hear a bird singing

I may still hear it somewhere, somehow

Now I wonder how I can find a way

For all of us here to stay

It's not only me and you

After us come our children, too

I hope for a brighter tomorrow

I hope I will understand

I hope there'll be an end To this sorrow

I want to stay in this land

What have I done? An awful mess!

The Forest Fairy!

Why was I so mean to her?

I wonder if I dare go and apologize to her.

But Rollis don't apologize to anyone.

Maybe I could give her a present.

Like these old suspenders!

I don't think Forest Fairies like them.

Flowers? Fairies like flowers.

Where have all the flowers gone?

These aren't really...

But she'll be very pleased.

Whatever's been going on here?

Dear people of the Rolli Forest. I had to leave.

I was no match against the Trashers. - The Forest Fairy.

Forest Fairy!

Forest Fairy!

Forest Fairy!

Forest Fairy!

Forest Fairy!

Forest Fairy!

I've lost my dear friend

Maybe she went to the West End

I don't know where it is

But I'm so sad like this

Because the Forest Fairy's not here

Because she's not near me

If I only could make things better

There wouldn't be any farewell letter

I've learned to love her

Now I can't find her anywhere

I shouldn't worry in vain

But we must meet again

It must be so, now I know it

Master!

Oh, Great Master, we've captured the Earth Spirit. - Good.

Soon the forest folk will be in our power - and she'll be one of us.

You were getting dangerous, you started to think about the future.

That won't do, because soon there won't be one.

Go into the Rolli Forest and set the Sale Trap.

Let the final battle begin! Sale! Sale! Sale!

Special Offer! Special Offer!

Top products going dirt cheap! Come and see! Special selection!

Happy hour for the snappy shopper! We have everything you need!

Be trendy!

Amazing opportunities! Sale!

Special Offer! Super Sale!

By my dirty toes!

Everybody in the forest has gone mad.

When you've left There's money still left

You'll feel so good Owning so many goods

Buy this, this and this Oh, what bliss!

For girls and guys. - You mean, even for us?

Got you, furry nose! - It's the Elf's voice...

But what an ugly face!

If you want to lose weight Don't wait

No need for desperation We've got the right potion

The toad can get a better skin

And you can be beautiful within! - Even me?

Jack, Jill and Gail We've got a great big Sale!

And the prices are nice

Buy this, this and this Oh, what a bliss!

For girls and guys - You mean, even for us?

Get him!

Get him!

We have everything you need!

Special Offer! Super Sale!

You good-for-nothing tree! Help me now, like you promised!

Do you hear me, blockhead?

Tree, you must help me! You promised!

Poor Rolli.

Stop, you schmuck!

Let's check you before we take you to the inner sanctum.

You disgusting creeps!

Empty your pockets!

A ball of yarn...

Some pebbles...

Some nails...

A toad. - This fuzzball will make a Trasher yet.

Are both pockets empty now?

There's something here I haven't needed for a while.

A toothbrush.

A brush! It's a brush!

No use getting so excited over a toothbrush.

Don't tell anybody what just happened.

Candy wrappers!

Movie tickets!

Soda bottles, cans, carrier bags!

Cigarette butts!

Broken toys!

Used cars, old clothes, chewed-out chewing gum!

Mink capes!

Coca-Cola cans!

Clashes with nature, smells like manure

We're your servants, oh Great Trash!

Accept our sacrifice

Smear their faces

Oh, Great Trash! We waste cash at your bash

Get in there! - Go!

Get your paws here!

We believe in the Great Trash -

the Almighty Destroyer of the world -

begotten by carelessness, born of greed.

So they got you, too. - Never mind that.

It's really nice to see you here.

Then again, perhaps not.

Sale! Special offer!

Low prices! Value for money!

Oh, Great Trash! Wilt thou take these two as thy servants -

and baptize them as Trashers and Spreaders of Filth?

I will.

Special Offer!

If only I had something to hit them with.

Or a brush, they're afraid of them.

I've got a brush. - What? Let me have it!

Sale!

Sale!

Low prices! Value for money!

Get him! - Wide selection.

The Big Rolli! - I don't think even he can help us now.

Get him!

A brush! - A brush!

He who lives by the brush shall die by the brush!

Alka-Seltzer! Alka-Seltzer!

You haven't heard the last of me yet.

Uncle!

The brush!

I don't want anything else from you

But destroy the brush and the broom

Who's responsible for my demise?

I'll spit on you, whom I despise

Who cares about the woods?

Do little birds do any good?

I can give you a moment of thrill

To spit on you is my will

Think about the future! What for?

Nobody cares about anything anymore

Future generations will be thankful

Because I can always spit a mouthful

I don't want to die yet

I don't want to go away

Deep within my bowels

There's still lots of spit left

Let's turn over a new leaf.

Yeah, I'm out of shape. I'll take up jogging.

That's a giant tree.

Yeah, and it's got a big mouth. The creep.

A big mouth? - Yes.

He once promised to protect me and...

Did you really think you'd beat me? You'll never do that.

Why do you want to destroy and lay waste?

You're right, you wimp. I want to destroy the forest.

Because you're about to die, I'll tell you why.

Look at me. Do you find me attractive?

You're nothing much to look at. - Shut up, you ugly wretch!

Don't you idiots understand?

The light and purity of your forest destroy the face of Evil.

My face! Therefore, let your forest turn into filth like this!

Let the number of Trashers grow and the flow of unnecessary abundance.

Let the garbage increase -

so that the forest cannot be saved and it dies.

I'll revert to my former shape. My face will be beautiful.

I'll look at your wasted forest and smile because you are no longer.

But as I'm impatient by nature I've decided to speed things up a bit.

What an empty, shallow person!

Thank you, tree. I wish you could still talk with us.

But if you can still hear me -

forgive me for what I said.

Rolli, look!

He is gone

But don't let the tears fall

His children are we all

He is here still

You see him, he is not dead

Wherever you turn your head

In this frail flower

In the song of the bird

In the wind's whisper

You can see him, dear

He never left us

He's just sleeping now

He'll come back again

We're his children all

He never left us

He's just sleeping now

He'll come back again

We're his children all

He never left us

He's just sleeping now

He'll come back again

We're his children all

He never left us

He's just sleeping now

He'll come back again

We're all his children

He never left us

He's just sleeping now

He'll come back again

We're his children all

He never left us

He's just sleeping now

He'll come back again

We're his children all