All language subtitles for Buttons.A.Christmas.Tale.2018.1080p.AMZN.WEB-DL.DDP2.0.H.264-Yehudos

WOMAN:
I never imagined that in my family's darkest moment

would come a miracle.

Perhaps in the heavens,

there are greater things
at work

than what we think
we may know.

And when it comes,

sometimes it can be
as soft as a whisper.

And so I've learned to
never stop listening.

**

NARRATOR: It was unlike
any other Christmas

in Belford Hills.

Amid the tinsel
strewn over the trees,

the carols that
fill the air,

and the excitement
of children

counting the days
'til Christmas,

there was something else
at work.

Something magical indeed.

[knocking]

**

What is it?

What is it,
Annabelle?

Oh, my goodness.

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hill,

"there's a child at
Belford Hills Hospital

"who's in desperate need
of adoption.

"Please come
as soon as possible.

"Her name is Emily.
She'll be expecting you.

Sincerely, Rose."

They found a child for us.

**

NARRATOR: In the midst of
the festivities at Christmas...

Mother Genevieve?

...the sisters at St. Mary
were busy in their own way.

Mother Genevieve?

But they spent this time
looking after the poor,

the downtrodden...

Oh, Sister Mary.
Come in, come in.

...and the uncared for.

Mother Genevieve,
I know I shouldn't have brought her here,

Mother Genevieve,
I know I shouldn't have brought her here,

but I didn't know
what else to do.

I found her
living in a boxcar,

probably left behind by
the orphan train.

She said her name
is Emily.

You did the right thing
coming here.

Come on.
Follow me.

Put her in this bed.

Poor child.

Emily?

Emily, can you hear me,
dear?

She's burning up.

Where am I?

You're going to be
all right now, dear.

You're safe.

MAN: Mother Genevieve,

may I speak with you
for a moment?

Why did you bring her here?

You know this is not
a shelter for children.

Please accept this rosary.
It has silver in it,

and it will pay for
at least one night.

MAN:
Let me take a look at her.

She has a high fever.

Let's just hope
it's not influenza.

I want her hydrated
and isolated.

And this is not
to happen again.

No more. This is
a private hospital.

These beds are for
people who can pay.

Thank you, doctor.

**

MAN: "And it was always
said of him

"that he knew how to keep
Christmas well.

"If any man alive
possessed the knowledge,

"may that be
truly said of us,

"and all of us.

"And so as Tiny Tim observed,

God bless us everyone."

GIRL:
Can you read it again?

It's getting late.

But it's Christmas Eve.

Yes, darling.

And happily now,
there'll be many more to come.

And not only will I read you
more wonderful stories,

I'll also sing you
Christmas carols,

and teach you to dance.

Promise?

Well, you know every young girl
should know how to dance.

Thanks, Papa.

and Lord, please,
help Emily this night.

Send your angels
to watch over her,

to guard and protect her.

**

In your name we pray, Lord.
Amen.

**

[whistling]

No need to be alarmed, dear.

Would you like hot chocolate
or peppermint tea?

Now, there are a great many
things that I don't know about,

but what I do know is that
a cup of hot chocolate

does wonders for the mind.

Go on. Try some.

[chuckling]
You see?

But let's keep this
between us.

The doctors might not
agree with me.

Now, for a proper
introduction.

My name is Rose.

I'm Emily.

I've never seen you here
before.

Yes, I-- I have been
a bit delayed.

Now, let's see.

What are we going
to do with you?

[chuckles]

Open wide.

Open wide.

Go on.

If your temperature is
98.5 and below,

it means you have a chill,

and more hot chocolate
should suffice.

But if it's between
99 and 100 degrees,

then you're running a fever,

and ice cream might be
more appropriate.

Now, anything over 100...

Oh, dear.

Oh, well.
There's no doubt about it.

Oh, well.
There's no doubt about it.

I need to read you a story.

A story?

I don't see any reason
to think otherwise.

Now, let me see...

I-- I have long stories,
short stories,

adventures,
westerns.

Oh, what about a fairytale?

Now we must begin...

where every story begins.

"Once upon a time,
a long time ago,

"in a place called
Millbury,

"A young child was born

"named Annabelle

"to a family that
lived by the sea.

"to a family that
lived by the sea.

"Annabelle's father,
William,

"captained his own
trading vessel,

"and Annabelle's mother,
Sarah,

"made their home
a loving and joyful place.

"Their happiness was
nearly complete

"until suddenly Annabelle
contracted scarlet fever.

"So her father rushed home
from the sea."

**

Her fever still hasn't broken.

I'm sorry, I've done
everything I know to do.

There has to be something.

You have to help her.

Sarah.

Continue applying
a cool compress,

and keep her as comfortable
as you can.

Thank you for coming
so late, doctor.

Doctor,
your carriage is ready.

I'm sorry, William.

Take care of her.

William, we can save her.

I-- I'll bring her fresh water.

If we can just keep her cool.

Oh, Sarah.

We can break the fever
in time.

I know we can.

[sighs]
God help us.

* Angels above

* Hear my prayer

* Heal my child

* Let her live

* Bring her through
this night *

* Through this night

* Give her a chance
for happiness *

* Save her from
the darkness *

* Please let her live

* Let her live

* God,
bring a miracle about *

* Don't let her light
go out *

* I know you're
strong enough to heal *

* Her brokenness,
all her tears *

* Can disappear
when you are near *

* Angels hear

* Hear my prayer

* Give this child
no reason to fear *

* Hold her through
this night *

* Through this night

[baby fussing]

[crying]

[clock ticking]

[clock chiming]

ROSE:
"The night sky stirred,

"and in the distance
a star fell

"as if a messenger was sent
from the heavens

to answer a prayer."

Do you know what
the star means, Emily?

It's an angel.

I don't believe in angels.

Mm. No, I--
I don't suppose you do.

But let's continue anyway.

Where were we?
Oh, yes.

[humming]

Oh, Annabelle,
aren't you pretty.

I'll always be with you,
Annabelle.

**

William.

William, come quickly!

Her fever has broken.

Oh, hello.

ROSE: "Annabelle's
father and mother

"believed that just like
in the great stories of old,

a wondrous miracle occurred
that saved Annabelle's life."

Care for a little more
hot chocolate?

Care for a little more
hot chocolate?

[chuckles]
There you are.

Oh, we're coming to one of
my favorite parts.

"Annabelle grew to be
a beautiful young girl.

"The only cloud in her
otherwise perfect childhood

"was her father's long absences
away at sea.

"During one of these times,

"something unusual happened
to Annabelle.

"When we think of angels,

"we often imagine majestic
winged beings

"soaring through the heavens.

"But not Annabelle's.

He wore a gray suit
with a straw hat."

[chuckling]

"Now, all angels
have special gifts,

"and Annabelle's
was certainly

the gift of laughter."

That bad.

How about a smile?

A smile always
makes things better.

Oh...

You know, I've found it's
the way you look at life.

It's not the predicament
you're in,

it's the way you look at it.

I mean, there's always
a silver lining.

The sun's always shining
somewhere.

[laughing]

* Keep a smile
on your face *

* No need to be grumpy

* Give 'em your
winnin' smile *

* Be bright and bubbly

* Lemons make lemonade

* See what you gonna do

* Stay on the sunny side

* Betcha it will
turn out right *

* Smile and the world
smiles back at you *

* When I grow up,
I'm not gonna be *

* G-R-U-M-P-Y

* I'll tell you no one
wants to have you around *

* Wearing
a great big frown *

Now you give it a try.

* Keep a skip in your step

* No need to be gloomy

* Have the proper
attitude *

* Be bright and bubbly

* Bubbles like clouds
pop up and float away *

* When life
gives you a kick *

* I got something
that'll do the trick *

* Just smile

* And the world
smiles back at you *

* Betcha money
a sad face will *

* Put you in the dumps

* Take it from me,
the best way to be *

* Is okey-dokey

* Yippee!

Now you try.

- Me?
- Yeah, you.

* Keep a smile
on your face *

* No need to be grumpy

* Give 'em your
winnin' smile *

* Be bright and sunny

* Lemons make lemonade

* Turn sour into sweet

* Stay on the sunny side

* Betcha it'll
turn out right *

* Smile and the world
smiles back at *

Who?

* You

Yeah.
[laughs]

"It's been said that
children see angels

"when others cannot.

"Whether that be the case,

"Annabelle knew that day

"that she had seen hers.

"She spoke about him
to no one,

"not even her mother
or father;

"for she had discovered
a hidden secret friend.

"She never knew when
she would see him again,

"but he always had
a way of showing up

"right when she
needed him most.

"Time passed,

and Annabelle's world
was filled with magic and wonder."

* Least while I woo thee

* With soft melody

[laughing]

Everything looks lovely.

I wanted to make sure
you'll miss us.

Father, take me on
your ship tomorrow.

I'd make a great
first mate.

Your impenetrable eyes
and shrewd countenance

appear to make you worthy.

But... can you helm a ship
in a strong gale?

Aye-aye, Captain.

With Arctic winds
blowing cold on your nose?

Easy.

What about ship's weevils
crawling in the distance?

What about ship's weevils
crawling in the distance?

What about ship's weevils
crawling in the distance?

[laughing]

I'm in need of
a special agent

to take care of everything that
I hold dear here on shore.

Your mother, King Henry,
and Lily Castle.

Are you up to the task?

I must warn you,
it's not to be taken lightly.

Well, King Henry is
hard to catch sometimes.

But I have your word?

Yes.

Excellent.

And for my part,
I promise to return

as soon as the winds
will carry my ship.

Besides,
I fear my crew

will fight over a fair maiden
such as you.

Annabelle, your father
has something for you.

Oh, what is it?

Close your eyes.

There.

It's a machine.

**

Oh, it's a music box!

It's not just a music box.

It's magical.

When I'm at sea,

whenever you turn
this handle,

the melody will be
carried on the winds

over wave upon wave
until it reaches my ship,

and I will hear it,

and know that you're
thinking of me.

**

It's not very loud.

Love carries over
oceans and time.

Do you believe me,
Annabelle?

Yes.

Then we are inseparable.

[giggles]

Father, wouldn't it be better
if you just stayed with us?

At least one more day?

Unless we set sail
before the wind changes,

I fear my journey
will take twice as long.

Annabelle, why don't you
go wash up before we eat?

Okay.

Doesn't get any easier.

Not for any of us.

** [flute]

[giggles]

**

[giggles]

[sighs]

"Silently, one by one,

"in the infinite meadows
of heaven,

"Blossomed the lovely stars,

the forget-me-nots
of the angels."

[giggles]

It must be beautiful
looking at the stars from your ship.

Mm.

Father, look,
a shooting star!

Heaven once falls a star,

a guardian angel
is not far.

Do you think
it was an angel?

Yes.
Your guardian angel...

wondering why on earth
are you up so late.

- Come on. It's time for bed.
- [giggles]

* Lullaby, lullaby

* Oh, lullaby, lullaby

* Dream for a while

* Of angel songs

* 'Til morning comes

* Lullaby, lullaby

**

Come home.

[thunder rumbling]

I will.

ANNABELLE: Father!

Father, wait!

Don't go.

Take care of your mother
for me.

**

[thunder rumbles]

Was it dangerous
where he was going?

Oh, yes.
Quite dangerous.

"Her father's journey would
take him away for over a year,

"and although his letters
came frequently,

"Annabelle still
missed him dearly.

"Months passed.

"Summer with all of
its festivities quickly approached,

and with it came the annual
4th of July parade."

MAN:
4th of July souvenirs.

Get your souvenirs.

Toppies, streamers,
toys and more.

**

"Annabelle didn't see
much reason to celebrate.

"I mean, the happy festivities
surrounding Millbury

"only made her miss
her father more.

"In fact,
she became determined

"not to be happy.

"Her attitude was glum and
in sore need of improvement.

"Her attitude was glum and
in sore need of improvement.

"But little did Annabelle know

"But little did Annabelle know

"her angel
was about to return

to help her with just that."

[cheering]

[cheering]

There you are.

My, don't you look pretty.

Thank you.

I smell popcorn.

You want some?

Oh-- No, sir.

Oh?

You see, I had a penny,
but then I spent it.

Oh, I see.

Here you go.

- For me?
- Yeah.

Go ahead, try some.

Mm, delicious.

You know,
I knew a snail once

who was a lot like you.

- A snail?
- Mm-hm.

But he thought
he was a whale.

- A whale?
- Yes.

* What makes a snail

* Think that he can

* Swim like
a great big whale? *

* Or think that he can

* Can, can, can

* Swim with no fins
or tale? *

* I think we make
a big mistake *

* When we never even try

* A snail passes you by

* And here's
the reason why *

* He's got a--

* A proper attitude

* A good follow through

* That keeps him
off the ropes *

* And when he's
feeling low *

* Moving kind of slow,
he's got *

* High hopes

* Life's little lessons

* Are full of blessin's

* So keep
your chin up high *

* Just put one foot

* In front of the other

* 'Til trouble passes by

* And soon
you will be findin' *

* That the sun is shinin'

* On your happiness again

* Like a bird on the wing

* You're starting to sing

- * There's...
- * Blue skies again

**

* Life's little lessons
are full of blessin's *

* So keep your chin
up high *

* Just put one foot
in front of the other *

* 'Til trouble passes by

* And soon you'll be findin'
that the sun is shinin' *

* On your happiness again

* Like a bird on the wing

* You're starting to see

* Blue skies again

* He's got a--
a proper attitude *

* A good follow through

* That keeps him
off the ropes *

* When he's feelin' low,
movin' kind of slow *

* He's got

* High hopes

* Life's little lessons

* Are full of blessin's

* So keep
your chin up high *

* Just put one foot
in front of the other *

* 'Til trouble passes by

[cheering]

ROSE:
"It seemed that once again

"her world was full of
magic and wonder

"just as it should be.

"But as time went by,

"instead of
her father's return,

"an urgent telegram arrived.

"When news of
great importance comes to a family

"whose loved one is at sea,

"with it arrives
an element of dread.

"Annabelle's father
was caught in a severe storm,

"and only remnants
of his ship

"were found washed ashore.

No one survived."

**

[no audible dialog]

"That day,
the magic of youth

"began to slip away
from Annabelle.

"Those first few months were
unbearable for Annabelle.

Her heart was heavy
with sorrow."

Her heart was heavy
with sorrow."

Annabelle...

you really must
eat something.

I'm not hungry.

I know how hard it is...

and how much we both
miss your father...

but we must try
to keep going.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't we go
into town today?

Come. Help me clear the table.

Then we'll go.

**

[birds chirping]

I assume you saw this letter
in the post today.

Indeed.

What are we to do?

If we show your stepsister
leniency on her rent now,

where does it end?

On the other hand,
if we don't help her

and she can't take care of
herself and the child,

for all we know she could
end up on the street.

What would people say?

I'm afraid public opinion
would turn against us.

If you think she needs
a bit of assistance,

under the circumstances,

I imagine that could be
tolerated for now.

Charity is a breeding ground
for beggars.

Why the wealthy
must be held responsible for the misfortunes of the poor,

I'll never understand.

The mill is doing well.

Surely, this gesture
would relieve us of

any other obligation to her,

and we would be seen favorably
in the public eye.

Obligations?

Why my father had to marry into
such a common family

I'll never understand.

And now I'll forever
be responsible

for his impudent decision.

[sighs]

And as for public opinion,
the only opinion that matters

is the Brownings.

How they managed to achieve
such status and wealth above us

is beyond me.

But clearly,
this is a family matter.

There are certain
expectations.

She shares no blood of mine.

She shall not be responsible
for my undoing.

Wait.

We shall give my sister

something better
than a handout.

We will give her
the gift of self-reliance.

A job.

At the mill?

Work will help distract her
from her sorrows,

and allow her to feel
part of something...

larger than herself...

for once.

Father always did spoil her.

She won't hold up.

The conditions
are poor at best.

She's always seemed
rather delicate.

I run a textile mill,
not a Turkish bath house.

Now, if she can't handle
the long hours,

surely,
that's not our concern.

Hm.

[sobbing]

Mother,
what's the matter?

Annabelle.

Come sit next to me.

There's something
I need to tell you.

We're going to have to
leave Millbury.

No.

I was waiting to hear back from
your Aunt Katherine

to see if she could
help us but...

I just received
her letter today,

and I'm afraid
she's unable to.

Mother, we can't leave.
Please, this is our home.

I'm so sorry,
Annabelle.

There's nothing else
we can do.

**

WILLIAM:
Love carries over oceans and time.

Do you believe me,
Annabelle?

ANNABELLE: Yes.

WILLIAM:
Then we are inseparable.

Annabelle,
it's time to go.

We need to catch our train.

I'll be right down.

ROSE:
"From that moment on,

"Annabelle vowed never to be
deceived into believing

"there was real hope
in this world

"for herself or
for anyone else.

"So she hid the music box,

"and left behind
all the tenderness

"and innocence of youth.

"Angels, fairytales,
and make-believe

"she decided should not be
taken seriously any longer.

"For after all,

"if Annabelle had an angel,

"he spared her not from
the perils of life,

"so why should she believe?

"As the door to her home
closed for the last time,

"Annabelle's heart
closed with it.

You're new here,
aren't you?

You're new here,
aren't you?

It's been
a little over a month.

Oh. Well, then...

I'm Ethel.

Sarah.

Pardon me for asking,
but, um,

you don't look like the type
that works at a mill.

I'm recently a widow.

Sorry to hear that.

I lost my husband, too,

just over a year ago now.

He was a good man.
An honest man.

He took care of us.

My husband was
a sea captain.

His ship was lost.

The sea has a way of
taking husbands.

More than half
the women here

suffered the same fate
as you.

Hard to believe
we were all once happy brides.

Mm, I remember
the day I was married.

I wore a white lace gown
with silk sleeves.

We were so in love.

Perfect.

What about you?

We were married on
a beautiful autumn day.

Yep. St. Mary's
in the center of town.

The red leaves
were falling,

there was frost
in the air.

After the ceremony,
the church bells rang and rang...

as we went off in
the carriage to the country.

I can still hear
those bells ringing sometimes in my head.

Good.

You hang onto those memories.

It'll get you through this.

**

* The bells of St. Mary's

* Ah, hear they are calling

* The young loves,
the true loves *

* Who come from the sea

* And so my beloved

* When red leaves
are falling *

* The love bells shall
ring out, ring out *

* For you and me

**

* The bells of St. Mary's

* At sweet even chime

* Shall call me, beloved

* To come to your side

* And out in the valley

* In sound of the sea

* I know you'll be waiting

* Yes, waiting

* For me

[machines chugging]

ROSE: "As the end of
their first year approached,

"it was clear that
Sarah's meager wages

"could never
lift them out of their dreadful circumstances.

"But of even more concern
was Sarah's health.

She was failing quickly."

[coughing]

Hi.

How are you feeling?

I thought somehow
I'd be better by now.

I got you this.

Oh, Mother.

I was going to wait,

but I thought now
would be a good time.

Why? Why, Mother?

What's the matter?

Annabelle,

will you believe in a secret
I am going to tell you?

It will help you through life
so you never feel alone.

We each have
a guardian angel

that is with us from
the moment we're born

until the day we die.

Believe, Annabelle,

and take heart.

You're never alone.

Mother...

you won't leave me.

Annabelle,

promise me you'll remember
what I have said.

Yes.

[sniffling]

I'm sorry, Annabelle.

**

The question is,
what is to be done with her?

I certainly can't be
burdened with her,

her mother was only my
half sister, after all.

Come.
That's enough.

That's
Miss Elizabeth Browning.

No.

You wait here.

As your mother, Alice,
it is my responsibility

to introduce you into
good society.

The Brownings are
the wealthiest family in town.

You would do well to become
close to young Elizabeth.

Miss Elizabeth.

Please, allow me to express
my condolences

on the loss of your
younger sister.

I can't imagine
how difficult

the last few months
must have been.

Well, we are bearing this
as best we can, Mrs. Wentworth.

Let me introduce you
to my young daughter.

This is Alice.

Pleased to meet you,
Miss Browning.

And you.

Please forgive me,
I'm expected home.

Oh, of course, my dear.

And send my regards to
your mother and father.

- Aunt Katherine--
- Don't call me that.

We're not really family.

Your mother wasn't even
my real sister.

What did she say
about me, anyway?

She believed everyone
had a kind heart.

Your mother was a silly girl
with ridiculous notions.

I'm sorry if
she filled your head with fairytales and nonsense,

but that's not how
the real world works.

Come.

We've wasted enough time here.

**

Mr. Wentworth sends
his regrets, ma'am.

He's been detained at work.

Shall we wait
to serve dinner?

No. We'll eat without him.

And the young girl, ma'am?

Will she be
dining with you as well?

Don't be ridiculous.

Very well.

Mother.

How long must that child
stay with us?

I've taken it upon myself
to make arrangements for Annabelle.

**

ROSE: "And so Annabelle
was sent to a boarding house

"built for the mill girls

"who were kept under
strict rules,

"and were meant for
work at the mill

and little else."

ROSE: "Sewing buttons
onto garments

"was one of the most
meaningless jobs

"meant only for the children
not yet big enough

"to reach the machines.

"But Annabelle
lacked the skills

"that the other girls had
from the farms

"who were used to
hard labor and machinery.

"So she was set to
this task with no pay

until the overseer felt
she could actually be of some use."

Who are you?

Are you all alone?
Just like me?

Here.

Meet my friend.

Be part of us.

I know he's not a real dog,

but he will be one day.

Hey! You're not done working!

Sew on all these buttons.

Look, she's scared.

All right, we'll just
call you Buttons.

Look at the mess you made.

Pick those up.

Look at this little
glass dog.

[laughs]

Give that back.
My mother gave it to me.

No one
plays with toys here.

- My dog!
- Grab the bear!

There goes buttons.

- Buttons, come back.
- [laughing]

**

**

**

There's been a development
at the mill.

You know how your work
bores me.

You know how your work
bores me.

At the risk of
putting you to sleep,

please allow me
to continue.

Well, if you'd just begin,
you'd be done by now.

Right. Why didn't I
think of that?

Annabelle is gone.

Gone?
What do you mean, gone?

- Where did she go?
- How should I know.

It appears she ran away
from the boarding house

late last night.

Doesn't the overseer
watch them?

- Apparently not.
- Stupid man.

Need I remind you
what an embarrassment it would be to this family

if our association
with that girl is known.

We must find her at once.

I'm one step ahead of you.

I sent the overseer
out last night to look for her.

Mm. Pardon me,
but I don't have

your confidence in
the simpleton.

[sighs]
Once she's found,

she must be taken to
the coal mines

and kept as far away
from here as possible.

Consider it done.

ROSE:
"Time passed,

"Christmas soon came,

and with it,
the bitter cold."

* Glory to
the newborn king *

**

ROSE: "Annabelle
struggled to find

food and shelter."

[no audible dialog]

"By now, Annabelle
had adopted the opinion

"of what others
said about her.

"They called her
an orphan,

"a street urchin,

"and scores of other names
not proper to mention.

"As she looked at
her last bit of food,

"suddenly she saw someone.

"He looked cold and tired.

"He looked cold and tired.

"She didn't recognize him,

yet there was
something familiar about him."

I don't understand.

Why didn't she recognize him?

Did she forget who he was?

Oh, worse. She stopped
believing in him.

But you said he was an angel.
He must help her.

Oh... without belief,

there's not much
anyone can do.

Even an angel.

But let's continue.

I think you'd better
have this.

Oh, no.
That's for you.

Don't worry about me.
I've got plenty.

I'm gonna go to the church
and get warm.

Are you gonna be
all right now?

**

**

She's eluded our
valiant overseer again.

Fool.

How many more months
will this go on?

What should we do?

It's cold outside.

She'll need shelter.

The only place she can go
is the church,

which will bring her
right past the mill.

Have your man wait between
the river and the mill.

She might try to
cross the ice.

No. The current's too strong,

and the ice is only ever
an inch thick.

Then we've got her trapped.

If we don't, the Brownings
are in for a pleasant surprise.

What do you mean?

It's Christmas Eve.
They'll be at the church

when Annabelle
stumbles in from the cold.

Wretched girl.

I won't have her ruin
my reputation.

Don't you mean
our reputation?

What are you waiting for?

Go.

ROSE: "It was
dangerously cold that night,

"so Annabelle decided to
take a chance on

"a shortcut
through the woods

"to get to the church
and find shelter.

"But this led her
past the mill

"where she had promised
never to go again.

"Now, across the woods
from where Annabelle ran

"Now, across the woods
from where Annabelle ran

"lived the Browning family,

"whose home once filled with
so much joy and laughter,

"was now buried beneath
a deep blanket of sorrow.

"This was their
first Christmas

"without their
youngest daughter, Anna,

"who had succumbed to
scarlet fever

"a few months earlier.

"The loss had drained
the family of

"even a whisper of hope.

"No matter what one thinks,

"sadness and grief
can come to all

"no matter their
position in life.

"Both the rich and the poor
share equally,

at least in this."

**

It's freezing cold outside,
Elizabeth.

It's freezing cold outside,
Elizabeth.

Have you seen your gloves?

Hurry along, darling,
or we'll be late.

**

My dear.

Are you all right?

You don't want to be late.

**

Elizabeth,
the carriage is waiting.

[bell ringing]

**

[no audible dialog]

**

[wind blowing]

[wind blowing]

**

[owl hooting]

**

**

I got you this.

I know how long you've
wanted a real dog, Annabelle.

**

No one plays with toys here.

ANNABELLE:
My dog!

SARAH: Annabelle,

will you believe in a secret
I am going to tell you?

It will help you
through life,

so you never feel alone.

We each have
a guardian angel

that is with us from
the moment we're born

until the day we die.

Believe, Annabelle,
and take heart.

You're never alone.

Promise me you'll remember
what I have said.

ANNABELLE:
Yes, Mother.

**

**

[knocking]

Mother,
did you hear that?

Shh.

ROSE:
"But only Elizabeth heard the knock at the door."

[knocking]

Mother, there's someone
at the door.

Elizabeth.

**

Oh, you're frozen.

Please wake up.
Please.

Is it too late?

Oh, Mother,
she's so cold.

We must get her warm.

**

Look. Mother, look.

**

We should take her home.

**

You ready to go home,
Annabelle?

Yes.

Come on, everybody!

[giggling]

**

Did the Brownings adopt
all the other children as well?

Oh, yes, they did.

And what about the angel?

Did Annabelle
ever see him again?

Oh, yes, many times.

A guardian angel
always watches over you,

never leaves you,
and most importantly,

knows your every wish.

Rose, do you want to
hear my wish?

I want a home.

By Christmas.

That is a wonderful wish,
Emily.

Rose...

[whispering]
do you think I have a guardian angel?

You most certainly do.

That sounds like a promise.

It is a promise.

**

It was a dream.

There's no such thing
as angels.

**

Excuse me.
We're looking for someone

who works here
by the name of Rose.

Well, there's nobody here
by that name.

Oh, no,
she sent us a letter.

From here.

That might be our stationery,
but I can assure you

there's nobody here
by the name of Rose.

Oh, uh...

Well, it must have been
a mistake.

Thank you for your help.

Thank you.

What?

What is it, Annabelle?

Wait.

Excuse me. I'm sorry
to bother you again,

but is there by chance
a child her named Emily?

Yes, she's still here.

- Well, can we see her?
- Please?

We're inquiring
for adoption.

Oh. Well, you should have
said that in the first place.

Follow me.

Are you Emily?

Go away.

I was wondering if there was
something that

you could possibly
help me with.

You see,
I received this letter...

and it's a bit strange,
actually.

And no one here seems to know
anything about it.

But do you know
someone named Rose?

Rose?

ANNABELLE:
You know Rose?

Look, uh,
she wrote about you.

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hill,

"there is a child at
Belford Hills Hospital

"who is in desperate need
of adoption.

"Please come
as soon as possible.

"Her name is Emily,
she'll be expecting you.

Sincerely, Rose."

Have you been
expecting us, Emily?

Emily, do you want to spend
Christmas with us?

Really?

Yes. Really.

[laughing]

[chuckles] They have
a wonderful life ahead of them.

MAN: They certainly do.

I must say, you have a knack
for this kind of thing.

I have a good partner.

**

[whispering]
Thank you, Rose.

**

NARRATOR:
And so it was

that Christmas
in Belford Hills,

the heart found more than
the eye could see.

Hope prevailed
and help came from

the most
unexpected places.

**

**

**

**