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[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[female narrator] Everyone calls him Uncle Alp.

Because that's where he lives, on top of an Alp.

Well, some mountain in Switzerland, anyway.

[train whistle blowing]

When he was younger, he drank, you know?

And gambled away practically the entire family fortune.

And when he joined the army, they say that he killed a man

and that he had to go to court.

And then things took a very nasty turn.

[engine chugging]

No one is more appalled than I am

at the prospect of leaving the child with a man like that.

'But I have to work.'

There is no way I'll get a good position with a child along.

The Lord knows I'm sure I've done my best for her

since my poor sister died.

[female #1] 'Are you alright, Heidi?'

[train whistle blowing]

[indistinct whispering]

Tobacco.

[engine chugging]

What's he like? My grandfather.

You'll love him. He's...Alp.

He's everything you'd expect in a grandfather.

[Heidi] 'Is this where grandfather lives?'

No, he lives much further up the mountain.

He must be mad, honestly.

- Who lives here? - How should I know, child?

Do you think they'd give me a drink of water?

Oh, ask them.

[knocking]

[door creaks]

Yes?

May I have a drink of water, please?

[birds chirping]

What's your name then?

Heidi.

What's yours?

Peter.

What are you doing up here anyway?

I've come to live with my grandfather.

Uncle Alp?

That's what they call him, I think.

Rather you than me.

[door creaks]

[water gushing]

Quickly now.

Say hello to your grandfather then.

[Heidi] 'Hello, grandfather.'

I'm Heidi.

Your granddaughter.

Why have you brought her here?

She's come to live with you.

What?

I've done all I can for her, these past few years.

Now, it's your turn.

Don't be ridiculous, girl.

Where's Detie?

She's gone, grandfather.

Gone?

Then you'd better hurry up and catch her, hadn't you?

But she said she only had one ticket to Frankfurt.

She...you can't stay here.

[fire crackling]

[water sloshing]

Where will I sleep, grandfather?

Where you like.

[guitar music]

'I could sleep up here, grandfather.'

You'll need this one also.

It's...much colder later.

Thank you, grandfather.

Goodnight.

[fire crackling]

Good morning, grandfather.

Morning.

[birds chirping]

[sighs]

[Heidi gasps]

Hello, hello.

Hey, what's your name?

What's their names, grandfather?

Well, this one's Daisy, this is Dusky.

[whistling]

That's Peter, come to take them up to high pasture.

Could I go with him?

I suppose so.

Only, wash your face first.

So the sun won't laugh at how dirty it is.

[goat bleating]

Presumably, you have no objections

general of the goats?

I suppose not.

[gasps]

[Uncle Alp] 'This is her lunch.'

See she gets all of it, hm?

And mind you, look after her. Especially around that ravine.

The sun can't laugh at me now, grandfather.

Hm...see you later then.

[Peter whistles]

[bell ringing]

[goats bleating]

[slow-paced music]

[goats bleating]

[music continues]

- 'Careful!' - 'Hey!'

Didn't you hear old Alp warn me about the ravine?

I was only looking. Don't call him old Alp.

Stay where I can see you from now on, alright?

Is that all you're having?

- It's all we can afford. - Have this and the bread.

Are you sure?

I've got more than enough of this.

Thanks.

Get off.

[goat bleating]

Don't send him away. What's his name?

Finch. He's more trouble than the rest of them put together.

I think he's lovely.

[bird screeching]

What's that?

A hawk, of course.

- Does it live up here? - It has a nest.

- On top of the peak, there. - Can we go up and see it?

Don't be silly, even the goats can't get up there.

Why does it make that noise?

I dunno.

[Peter] 'Where's that stupid Finch gone now?'

No!

[goat bleating]

- Wh-- - 'Don't you dare!'

Needs to be taught a lesson. He could've been killed.

He's just a baby. No, I said!

Promise me more of that cheese tomorrow then.

Tomorrow and every day

and the bread, just as long as you promise

to never, never beat any of them ever again.

Promise.

[instrumental music]

Bye, Peter. Can I come with you tomorrow, then?

If you like.

Can I, grandfather?

Of course.

I brought you these.

Oh no! What happened to them, grandfather?

Perhaps they wanted to stay in the sun.

I'll never ever pick any more ever again.

[hawk screeching]

Why does it croak like that?

It's jeering...at all the people who live down in the village

and make trouble for one another.

He's telling them, "Why don't you mind your own business?

"Or climb to the top of a mountain sometime.

You'll all be a lot better off."

[instrumental music]

What are you doing, grandfather?

Making cheese.

Can I try?

Are your hands clean?

Alright, go on then.

You'll need to do it much harder than that.

[whistling]

That'll be Peter.

Alright, run along. I'll finish off.

- 'It will snow soon.' - 'How do you know?'

I just know.

My granny...she said she'd like to meet you.

What's she like?

Ancient...and blind.

She sees people with her fingers.

Really? I'd like to see her do that.

How about tomorrow then?

Alright.

[thumping]

[bell ringing]

Don't forget about tomorrow.

I won't.

Come on.

[goat bleating]

'In you go, Daisy.'

[birds chirping]

Grandfather, have you made that?

It-it is just something for you to sit on by the fire

when the winter comes...with me.

Oh, grandfather, thank you. It's lovely!

Thank you, thank you.

[chuckling]

Peter says I'll be going to meet his granny tomorrow.

Will that be alright?

Yeah, I suppose so.

[instrumental music]

'Wow.'

[Heidi] 'How will Peter get up here with the goats, grandfather?'

[Uncle Alp] 'He won't be able to.'

[Heidi] 'But I promised to visit his granny.'

She'll be expecting me.

She'll just have to be patient, won't she?

And so will you.

Now, go get some warmer clothes on.

- Where are you going? - To see Heidi.

The snow's too deep, Peter.

Don't worry. I'll be alright.

I'll be back before dark.

[flute music]

Who's this, grandfather?

My son.

Your father.

He died in an accident. Him and your mother.

Don't you remember them at all?

I was only a baby, Aunt Detie said.

What was he like? My father.

[fire crackling]

A lot like you actually.

Why don't you ever go down to the village, grandfather?

Oh, I..

I go when I have to.

[knocking]

[door creaks]

Peter, are you out of your mind, coming up here

before the snow is even frozen?

I'm here, aren't I?

- Hello, Heidi. - Hello.

[slurping]

So, general

you're going to have to start chewing a pencil again, huh?

Chewing a pencil?

In the winter, Peter has to go to school.

And he finds chewing a pencil helps a lot.

- Don't you, Peter? - What do you do at school?

Learning to read and write.

Not like I'm ever gonna bother to.

Why not?

Because it's a waste of time.

Why does a goatherd need to read and write anyway?

Well, that would depend, wouldn't it?

On whether the goatherd wanted to spend the rest of his life

being a goatherd, hm?

I'll have to go.

Bye, Peter.

Will I ever have to go to school, grandfather?

Have you ever been to school?

The nearest school was miles when I lived with Aunt Detie.

I mean, she was too busy to take me.

Mm.

When can I go and visit Peter's granny?

When the snow has frozen over.

When will that be?

'Once Christmas is over.'

Christmas!

["Silent Night"]

- 'Heidi?' - Yes?'

- Are you alright? - Oh, yes, grandfather.

[singing continues]

[fire crackling]

[guitar music]

[music continues]

Now...close your eyes, Heidi.

Why?

Just turn your back and close your eyes.

'You can open them now.'

Grandfather, a sledge!

[chuckling]

Careful, Heidi.

[chuckling]

Your Christmas present. I'm sorry it's a bit late.

Oh, grandfather, it's beautiful. Thank you, thank you.

[laughing]

Yeah, you said you wanted to see Peter's granny.

Off we go.

[cheering]

[laughing]

Aah! Grandfather!

Yipee!

[screaming]

[laughing]

O-o-oh!

Now, in you go.

Just...make sure to tell Peter

to have you back home well before dark.

Heidi, of course, come in. Welcome.

Mother, it's Heidi.

Heidi.

Ooh, such warm hands.

- Where's Peter? - He's at school.

But how did you get down here, child?

My grandfather brought me down on a sledge.

What does she look like, Bridget?

Very pretty. In fact...beautiful.

Oh, yes. Certainly that.

[chuckling]

[panting]

[wind howling]

[door creaks open]

Told you she'd come, didn't I, granny?

And most welcome she was.

So how did you get on with your reading today?

Peter, you need to learn to read.

Why?

[sighs]

Can you read, Heidi?

No.

See?

One of these days, wind's gonna blow this place

right off the mountain.

[instrumental music]

[clock ticking]

[music continues]

[laughing]

Peter's granny is blind.

Yeah. Yes I know.

And the house they live in

the doors creak and the shutters bang

and granny gets really frightened when the wind blows

in case it blows them right off the mountain.

Oh, yes.

I just wish there was somebody who could do something about it.

Somebody who really knew about these things, grandfather.

- Mm-hm. - Can you think of anyone?

No.

[orchestral music]

[thumping]

[birds chirping]

[indistinct chattering]

Thank you.

Good morning.

Morning, Pastor.

Good morning, my friend.

May I have a word?

[children chattering]

[bleating]

[indistinct talking]

The child, Heidi..

What about her?

I understand the teacher has sent you several messages

pointing out that she should be coming to school in the winter.

So?

So...what do you intend to do with her?

[bird chirping]

I certainly shan't be sending her to any school.

Then what will become of her?

She'll grow up...with the goats and the birds.

Uh, that at least won't give her any bad ideas.

She's not a goat or a bird, man.

Next winter she really must start going to school.

Just how do you suggest we get her there? Mm?

Do you really think that I would send a girl

a little child of her age, down the mountain?

You could come back to Dorfli to live.

What sort of life is that for a young girl stuck up there?

One she loves. Take my word for it.

And certainly a better one than she would have down here

among people who despise me.

My friend, people don't think half as unkindly

of you as you seem to think they do.

[Uncle Alp] 'Frankly, Pastor, I don't care much how they feel.'

Just as long as they leave us alone.

[orchestral music]

[music continues]

What do you want?

If you give me a chance to get my breath back, I'll tell you.

Heidi, darling!

How well you look, child.

Hello.

[Uncle Alp] 'I asked you what you wanted.'

Well, you must have realized

that I always intended to come back for her.

- What? - Well, of course, I did.

In fact, since then, I've spent my every waking hour

trying to find a good home for her.

And now I'm delighted to say that I found one.

But she already has a good home, here.

Living on top of a mountain like a hermit?

Now, the people I work for have rich relations in Frankfurt

who have a child who's wheelchair bound

and who longs for a little playmate.

Some simple unspoiled child of her own age.

Oh, in fact, someone just like Heidi, right?

That's right.

How much are these rich relatives offering you

'for providing this little playmate?'

How dare you?

And how typical of you to think of that?

Because I know you, Detie.

I know you...well enough to know

that there has to be something in it for you

for you to suddenly turn up here again

after dumping her on me the way you did.

Has it ever occurred to you to at least try to find out

what Heidi might think of this idea?

- She's still a child. - She's also a human being.

[Uncle Alp] 'Certainly not some chattel'

'to be traded in whenever you find it convenient.'

You certainly are the most selfish brat I ever met.

And what about you?

Well, it's fairly obvious why you're so determined

to hang on to her, isn't it?

'You're gonna need someone to look after you'

when you're no longer able to fend for yourself.

Never mind that you're an old man now.

'In fact, a very old man who, let's face it'

hasn't much longer to live.

'When you do die, what's going to happen to her then, eh?'

'But you won't be here then, will you?'

So why should that bother you?

I understand that you're refusing to send her to school.

If you think that I'm gonna stand by

and see my poor sister's only child brought up

like some sort of illiterate peasant, then you're wrong.

If I have to take this to court, I shan't hesitate.

'And then, well..'

'God knows what might come out about you.'

Take her then...and spoil her.

But don't you ever bring her back here to me again.

- Grandfather! - Go on!

Get out of here, the two of you!

[door slams shut]

- Come along now, Heidi. - No.

- Don't be silly, child. - I don't want to go with you.

I want to stay here with grandfather.

- After what you've just heard? - I'm sure he didn't mean it.

Of course, he meant it.

He's famous for that violent temper of his.

You do know, don't you, that he killed a man in a brawl?

Why else do you think he lives alone here hiding away

on top of a mountain?

- I don't believe it. - Believe what you like.

It's what a judge will believe that counts.

And you don't want him thrown into jail, do you? Or worse.

If I go with you, I can come back, can't I?

Well, of course, you can. Whenever you like.

Now, go on. Get your things.

[dramatic music]

Come on.

Heidi..

Heidi, where are you going?

Mind your own business.

Can I just go in and say goodbye to granny first?

We have a train to catch. There isn't time. Come along, child.

Granny will be disappointed that I didn't say goodbye to her.

You can bring her a present when you come back.

- Can I really? - Of course, you can.

Some of those lovely white rose that they sell in Frankfurt.

[fire crackling]

[clock ticking]

[train chugging]

[dramatic music]

[horse neighing]

[horse clopping]

[carriage rattling]

[horse neighing]

What's your name, child?

Heidi.

That can't be your proper name surely.

- What were you christened? - I don't remember.

Is the child half-witted?

Or simply impertinent?

[Detie] 'No, ma'am, it's just that'

'she's never been in a house like this before.'

- She was christened Adelheid. - How old is she?

To be honest with you, I can't remember

but I should think about ten.

I'll soon be nine.

What?

I distinctly remember telling you we wanted someone

of Clara's own age and she's 11. What books have you read?

- None. - None?

[Heidi] 'I haven't learned to read yet, nor has Peter.'

He thinks reading is a waste of time.

- 'Peter?' - The goatherd.

What have you learned to do then?

Make cheese.

- Really, Detie-- - I beg your pardon, ma'am.

But you did tell me that what you're looking for

was a more unusual sort of child.

And Heidi, I mean, Adelheid is certainly unusual.

If I might presume to make a suggestion

why don't I leave her with you for a few days?

And if you still think she's unsuitable...I'll take her back.

Oh, yes. Please, let's do that, Miss Rottenmeier.

Just for a few days.

Very well.

'Tinette.'

Tinette!

[footsteps]

Now what?

Have a room prepared for her.

Ugh!

Dinner's at eight o'clock. Don't be late.

If there's one thing I simply abhor, it's unpunctuality.

Oh, I was promised a certain amount

to find someone, Miss Rottenmeier.

For finding someone satisfactory.

Well, I'll see you soon.

In a few days, yes?

[Clara] Do you want to be called Heidi or Adelheid?

My name's Heidi.

Then that's what I shall call you.

- Are you glad you came here? - No.

But I will be going home in a few days

with some nice white rose for granny. So that will be alright.

[Clara laughing]

Oh, you do say the funniest things.

I'm sure we'll have great fun together.

[whistling]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

If you've nothing to do, I'm sure I can find you something.

I've only just finished laying the table.

Then you can start doing something else.

Ungrateful..

What are you looking at?

You remind me of Peter, the goat boy.

Oh, do I?

'And he's quite handsome too.'

[clock ticking]

Really?

[clock ticking]

[yawning]

May I have that?

Hm-mm.

I might have that as well.

Put the dish down, Sebastian, and bring the vegetables.

Never, never, never speak to Sebastian during a meal.

'Unless it's to give him an order.'

Now..

'You..'

...are to address me...as ma'am.

'As for Clara..'

...it's up to Clara to say what you're to call her.

[instrumental music]

[panting]

[music continues]

[door opens]

[clears throat]

'What on earth are you doing there?'

Looking for grass.

Pft!

[ambient music]

[horse neighing]

[crowd chattering]

[music continues]

[children chattering]

[dog barking]

So what's it like in the mountains?

It's beautiful.

There's lots of grass and trees.

And when the sun sets

it looks like there's fire on the mountains.

I'd sure like to see that sometime.

Right, Clara. Time for your nap.

But I'm not a bit sleepy, Miss Rottenmeier.

'I'll have none of that.'

As for you, Adelheid, while she's sleeping

you will of course, sit quietly in your room

as usual until you're called.

[horse neighing]

[crowd chattering]

The child, Heidi..

What about her?

She seems to have vanished.

What's happened to her?

Didn't you hear, Pastor?

I ate her.

Look, where you're going.

Morning, Mr. Usher.

You have a new pupil today.

Right, ladies.

To begin, please open your books at page six.

[clears throat]

Thank you.

[bell ringing]

[door opens]

[ringing continues]

Some sort of problem with the windows there, miss?

Could you open it, please?

Of course.

There.

Try standing on this.

Just stony streets.

We're in the middle of the city, miss.

Where could I go

to see the whole of the valley?

Oh, you'd need to get somewhere high I suppose.

Like that church tower there. See?

'One with the golden ball.'

Yes.

Where's Clara, please?

Having her afternoon nap, of course.

What else at this time of the day?

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chattering]

Where's the tower with the gold ball on top?

Would you show me where it is?

What would you give me if I do?

- What do you want? - Money, of course.

I haven't got any money.

Oh, that's that then, isn't it?

But Clara has.

And I'm sure, she'll give me some.

- Who's Clara? - She lives here.

It'll cost you tuppence.

Alright.

[instrumental music]

[Heidi] 'What's that thing you're holding?'

A concertina.

What does it do?

Plays music, of course.

[door rattling]

- How do I get in? - I don't know.

Wait for me, just in case I can't find my way back.

- Cost you another tuppence. - Very well.

- What do you two want? - I don't want anything.

I want to climb to the top of the tower.

What for?

To see what I can see from there.

- Be off with you. - Oh, please.

Just this once, please.

Well...if it makes you happy.

Come on.

[instrumental music]

[Heidi] 'Aren't there any trees at all in Frankfurt?'

I think trees have more sense than to live here in Frankfurt.

[music continues]

There's something else you can see, you mind?

If I just...see you up a bit.

Over there...in the trunk.

Aw!

[kitten purring]

Would you like one?

- To keep? - Of course, you can.

In fact, you can have more then one if you like.

They're no use to me.

'In fact, between you and me'

'the ones that aren't taken they're...for the bucket.'

- The bucket? - The water.

- You wouldn't. - I can't do anything with them.

- I can't afford to feed them. - Then I'll take them all.

- Right. - How will I carry them home?

Oh, don't worry about that, I-I'll bring them around to you.

It's just that, if you could just tell me where do you live.

- Mr. Sessemann's house. - Mr. Sessemann. Oh.

[chuckles]

Alright.

[mewing]

Couldn't I take two now? One for me and one for Clara?

Of course you can.

Thank you for showing me the way back.

Hey, where's my fourpence?

I'll get it for you.

[door opens]

There you are, miss. Come on.

Oi, my fourpence.

What's the idea, running off like that?

I didn't. I just wanted to find the church

with the gold ball on top.

And there's this boy.

Don't mind about him. You're in dead trouble.

They are already at the table. Come on.

[door opens]

I will speak to you later, Adelheid

'about your unpunctuality.'

Suffice to say at the moment

that it was extremely naughty to go roaming off like that.

[kitten mews]

I beg your pardon?

[kitten mews]

[Sebastian snorts]

How dare you mock me in such a fashion!

I didn't.

[kitten mews]

That'll do!

[laughing]

Do you hear? That'll do.

[kitten mews]

[yelps]

[Rottenmeier] 'Get out.'

Oh, my, word!

[laughing]

[indistinct chattering]

Please.

Stay calm.

[Clara] 'She's always hated cats, you see.'

In fact, she's terrified of them.

- Even kittens? - Cats of any age.

But, it was funny.

I'm sorry, Miss Clara, but I'm afraid

you're going to have to leave those in my charge.

I'm under strict orders from Miss Rottenmeier

to get rid of them.

Oh, no, Sebastian.

Not the bucket.

Oh, good Lord. No, miss.

What do you take me for, some sort of savage?

Then what are you going to do with them?

In the attic is a place where Miss Rottenmeier never goes.

There are mice, you see.

Get that. Gently.

That's it.

[knocking on door]

- And what do you want? - My fourpence.

- Your fourpence? - That's what she owes me.

Who does?

Clara.

Miss Clara to you.

And for your information Miss Clara never goes out

into the street.

She can't even walk.

How could she possibly owe you fourpence?

It wasn't her who promised me.

'It was the other girl.'

What girl?

Brown hair, sort of... red dress.

Oh, that girl.

And this would be yesterday afternoon, right?

That's right.

Well, I suppose you best come in.

Ah-ah-ah..

Now, you just wait there.

[horse trotting]

Fourpence? Very well, no matter.

- Give him this, Sebastian. - Oh, no! I'll do it.

I promise I'll pay you back, Clara.

[accordion music]

[music continues]

No, no, no! Will you stop that?

She asked me to.

What I'm telling you, now you've got your fourpence, clear off.

What on earth!

[knocking on door]

[Miss Rottenmeier] 'And just what is going on here, now?'

Oh, no!

[knocking on door]

[door opens]

Yes?

For the little miss.

What is that?

Ow.

[door closes]

And what is that?

E-e-eh, this is a-a-a little gift for the miss.

H-h-he said..

Well, don't just stand there. Open it. Open it!

[Miss Rottenmeier] 'Open it. Open it, man. Open it!'

[kittens mewing]

Oh, dear.

Oh!

[Sebastian] 'Relax, it's okay.'

'I-it's fine.'

No, no, no, if we can all just..

[screaming]

[gasp]

Come here..

Take it off! Take it off!

Take it off!

[chuckling]

[boy #1] 'You threatened my tortoise.'

Ah!

Ah!

[clock ticking]

[Clara] 'Does Heidi really have to go so soon, Miss Rottenmeier?'

She most certainly does.

I was just wondering

what my father would think about that.

Your father?

Well, he will be home tomorrow.

And I suppose it is just possible

that he would prefer to make the decision himself.

[Heidi impersonating] 'Hello, Heidi.'

[Clara impersonating] 'Hello, Grandfather.'

Would you like to make some cheese?

Yes.

[horse neighing]

Whoa.

Papa.

[horse neighing]

Welcome back, sir.

Thank you, Sebastian. Is all well?

[orchestral music]

Clara, my dearest.

How are you?

All the better for seeing you, father.

Oh, I've missed you.

And this is Heidi.

Oh, Heidi.

But I understood from Miss Rottenmeier

in her last letter that her name is Adelheid.

That's what Miss Rottenmeier calls her.

But her real name is Heidi.

So tell me, Heidi.

Are you and Clara good friends?

Oh, yes, sir.

I'm delighted to hear it.

Mr. Sessemann.

Miss Rottenmeier.

If we could have a word, sir.

In private.

Of course.

I'll see you later.

And this was when you stood on this tortoise

was it, Miss Rottenmeier?

After being attacked

by at least one of the felines, yes.

Good Lord.

Frankly, sir..

...it makes my skin crawl just...touching them.

And all this was the child Heidi's doing, you say?

Absolutely.

So what you're saying Miss Rottenmeier..

...is that you don't consider her a suitable companion

for my daughter?

What I'm saying is, Mr. Sessemann..

...that I'm not entirely sure that Adelheid

is quite right in the head.

Here, Clara.

Heidi.

Would you mind bringing me a glass of water?

Fresh water?

Fresh cold water, ideally.

Of course, sir.

Now, Clara, tell me about these cats

that Heidi apparently smuggled into the house.

They weren't cats, papa. They were kittens.

And she only did it to save their lives.

Oh?

They were going to be put down.

So what's happened to these animals?

Well, Sebastian's hidden them in the attic

until he can find good homes for them.

Papa, please, papa, let me keep a couple of them.

I know the doctor said that they weren't good

for my condition.

'But I'm sure I'll be alright now.'

Who told you that, darling?

That the doctor said that they are bad for your condition.

Miss Rottenmeier.

[Mr. Sessemann] 'Miss Rottenmeier thinks that we should send Heidi away.'

Oh, no, papa.

Since she came, wonderful things have happened.

Really, every day.

And she does make me laugh so.

Oh, thank you, Heidi. My, this is cold.

I got it from the fountain outside. On the street.

- You went out for it? - You did want it cold, sir.

Thank you, Heidi.

Oh, terribly sorry, sir.

- You wanted a word, sir? - I did, Rottenmeier, yes.

I need to return to Paris tomorrow

for some important meetings.

I know that I can, as always, leave the household

in your more than capable hands.

But, of course, sir.

[Mr. Sessemann] 'Now, as for the little Swiss miss..'

'it seems that Clara has formed quite an attachment to her.'

And I think it would be wiser not to send her back just yet.

As you wish, sir.

And despite her little idiosyncrasies..

...she will, of course, be treated with kindness

and understanding at all times.

But, of course, sir.

If you find her too much to manage on your own..

...help is at hand.

Oh?

My mother will be arriving shortly for her usual visit.

[horse neighing]

[horses trotting]

[gasps]

Thank you, Sebastian.

- Clara, grandma's here! - 'Thank you, Heidi.'

Adelheid! How dare you presume to address

Mrs. Sessemann as grandmamma?

She isn't your grandmamma.

Never forget that.

In future, therefore..

...you will call her..

...gracious madam.

Gracious madam! Is that quite clear?

Yes, ma'am.

Now go to your room at once.

And sit quietly until your called.

[sighs]

Are you clean?

Yes.

Well, in that case, you're to go to the study.

[Mrs. Sessemann] 'There you are, darling.'

Thank you.

And this your friend, is it?

Yes, this is her, grandmamma.

Come in, my dear.

[Mrs. Sessemann] 'Let me have a good look at you.'

Good evening, madam gracious.

Hah, what?

Is that what you call people in the mountains?

Oh, no, we never call anybody that.

Nor here either, I can assure you.

I'm grandmamma and that's what you should call me.

Now, you will remember that, won't you?

Yes, grandmamma.

- And what's your name? - My real name's Heidi.

But Miss Rottenmeier thinks it should be Adelheid.

So I answer to that as well.

I'm sure you'll agree, madam..

...that it's better for her to be called by a name

which isn't a cause of ribaldry and embarrassment.

My dear Rottenmeier, if Heidi is her name..

...then that is what she shall be called.

As you wish, madam.

[Miss Rottenmeier] 'You sent for me, madam.'

Yes. Clara is taking her afternoon nap, isn't she?

Yes, madam.

And what does Heidi do in the afternoons?

Sits quietly in her room until called, madam.

I see.

In that case, bring her down, will you?

I want to give her some books I've found.

I hardly think that books would be of any use to her.

She hasn't even learned her alphabet yet.

Strange.

She doesn't seem stupid.

But then appearances can often be deceptive, madam.

Can't they?

[instrumental music]

[knocking on door]

[Mrs. Sessemann] 'Come in.'

Heidi.

Come and sit over here.

I've found some books for you to read.

But I can't read, grandmamma.

Well, you could at least look at some of the pictures.

[instrumental music]

[sobbing]

My dear child, whatever is the matter?

This reminds me of..

Home?

You miss it very much, don't you?

Grandfather, especially.

Even if he doesn't want me anymore.

And little Finch.

Little Finch?

He's a goat.

A-ha, I see.

Well, why don't you look at some other books?

Perhaps, the pictures won't upset you so much.

But I like this book.

And the pictures in it are lovely.

And it has a lovely story to go with it.

[sighs]

If only you could read it.

Only, I told you.

I can't read. It's too hard.

Who ever told you that?

- Peter. - Peter?

- The goatherd. - Oh..

[chuckles]

Anyone can read, Heidi.

Would you...like me to teach you?

Oh, yes, please.

But you'd be wasting your time.

We'll see.

[orchestral music]

[goat bleating]

[banging on door]

[banging on door]

When's Heidi coming back?

That one.

Good.

[Mrs. Sessemann] 'And that one.'

'At..'

'Good.'

Ahem.

Oh.

"Once a upon a time

There was a.."

The child can suddenly read.

Don't be ridiculous.

My own reaction exactly when I witnessed just it now.

How can this be?

I ask myself, how is this possible?

But Miss Rottenmeier, she's reading aloud to Mrs. Sessemann

at this moment!

- 'Rottenmeier.' - Oh, yes, madam--

I think it's high time we did something

about Heidi's wardrobe, don't you?

Her clothes don't seem entirely appropriate somehow for

a companion to my granddaughter.

I'm sure we can find old dresses of Clara's

that can be cut to fit her.

What I had in mind..

...was taking her into town before I leave

and buying her some clothes of her own.

Nothing too grand, you understand?

It would only embarrass the child.

So...perhaps you'd make the necessary arrangements.

- Good evening. - 'Good evening, ma'am.'

[Heidi] Hello, Clara.

It's yours now, dear.

- To keep? - Yes.

- Even when I go home? - But, of course.

But, of course, you won't be going home, Adelheid.

Grandmamma will be leaving soon.

And then, Clara will need you more than ever.

Won't you, Clara, dear?

[instrumental music]

- 'Hold on.' - Bye, children.

[both] 'Bye.'

[Miss Rottenmeier] 'Hand me that, Tinette.'

- That's mine. - It's falling to pieces, child.

What are you going to do with it?

Burn it, of course.

You have new clothes now.

Not the hat as well!

And...will you kindly explain what these are doing here?

They're rolls.

I can see what they are or rather were.

What I want to know is what you're doing with them?

They're for granny.

Granny?

Peter's granny.

She finds black bread too hard to chew.

She'll find this a lot harder.

'Must be even weeks old, some of them.'

Don't you realize rolls are to be eaten

the day they are baked?

[Miss Rottenmeier] 'Remove them at once, Tinette.'

[sobbing]

Perhaps a spot of this, miss.

No, thanks.

Please, miss.

You must have something. You haven't eaten for days.

Something wrong with your food, is there?

I'm not hungry.

Will you kindly leave the table before

you put the rest of us off.

[Miss Rottenmeier] 'Wretched child.'

'Doesn't appreciate how very fortunate she is.'

However..

...if she insists on starving herself to death, so be it.

Uh, grandfather.

[crying] Grandfather..

[intense music]

[music continues]

[whispering] Heidi. Heidi!

What are you doing?

Are you alright?

I don't know.

So...how are you feeling now, Heidi?

[Heidi] 'Much better, thank you.'

And where were you off to last night, then?

When Sebastian found you?

I don't know, doctor.

You'd been dreaming, hadn't you?

And what were you dreaming about?

It's the same dream I have every night.

Oh..

Where I'm back in the cottage with grandfather.

And there's lots of stars

and when I go up to see the stars..

...all I see is roofs and chimneys.

The roofs of Frankfurt?

Yes.

Don't you...like being in Frankfurt, then?

I suppose I do.

Honestly?

But you do miss the cottage and your grandfather?

Oh, yes.

[sniffles]

Hmm.

[Dr. Classen] 'It's really quite simple.'

The child's been sleepwalking because she's obviously

quite desperately homesick.

And when she came her she was positively blooming.

The only thing that matters now is what can we do about it?

My dear chap, there's only one thing you can do.

I realize Clara will be upset..

...but Heidi must be returned to her grandfather at once.

Before she pines away altogether.

Allow me to take that for you, miss.

Oh, Heidi.

I'm going to miss you so much.

I'm going to miss you too, Clara.

Terribly.

But, we will see each other soon, won't we?

Someday.

[Heidi] 'Of course, Clara.'

And now I can write to you lots and lots of letters.

[cello music]

[train chugging]

[kitten mewing]

You haven't?

Just this one, Sebastian.

Do you promise to take care of the others?

Of course, I do.

[Sebastian] Now, you're quite sure you know exactly where you're going?

[Heidi] Oh, yes.

Mr. Sessemann has arranged to send

the rest of your things later.

Thank you, Sebastian. And thank you for bringing me home.

Goodbye, Heidi.

I'll miss you.

[kisses]

Goodbye, Sebastian.

Goodbye!

Goodbye, Heidi!

[instrumental music]

[knocking on door]

Heidi!

Granny, it's Heidi.

[Granny] 'Heidi.'

Is it really you, child?

[crying]

Oh, don't cry, Granny.

I brought you a present back from Frankfurt.

Fresh white rolls.

Which means you won't have to eat hard bread again

for days and days.

What a present to bring me.

[crying]

But you're the best present of all child.

[crying]

Well, now, I must go and see grandfather.

No. He hasn't died, has he?

Oh, no!

[dramatic music]

Grandfather.

[music continues]

[Uncle Alp] 'Go away.'

Grandfather, please unbolt the door.

It's Heidi, grandfather.

'Go away!'

- But grandfather.. - 'Go away, I sa..'

[dramatic music]

[crying]

[fire crackling]

[wind whistling]

[birds chirping]

[goat bleating]

[cat mews]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Where's Heidi?

How should I know?

[Heidi] I'm here, Peter.

I brought him back with me from Frankfurt.

What's his name?

Boris because he's very bold.

So comin' up to higher pasture, then?

I don't think so.

It's more fun than staying down here with that old grump.

Don't call him that!

[Heidi] 'He was hurt when I left. I know he was.'

Thought he said he told you to leave.

Only because he was upset.

I should've never gone with her, Peter.

She practically had to drag you down to the station.

Saw that myself.

[Heidi] 'I still could've run away.'

I did try to. Lots of times.

Only in my sleep though.

Oh!

[instrumental music]

[bell tinkling]

[Peter] 'Bye, Heidi. See you tomorrow.'

What are you doing back here, anyway?

They sent me home.

But why?

Because you did something bad?

No. I just wanted to come home.

Well, anyway.

Now that you're here, I suppose..

...you'll have to have somewhere to sleep.

You know where your bed is.

[Uncle Alp] 'Who-who brought you back here, anyway?'

'Aunt Detie, I suppose.'

No, Sebastian.

Who's that?

Mr. Sessemann's servant.

He was my friend.

'So what happened to your Aunt Detie?'

I don't know.

I never saw her again after she left me in Frankfurt.

Anyway, it's going to be awfully cold tonight..

...so I suppose we better

get that kitten of yours inside as well.

Right, grandfather.

Thank you so much for taking me back.

And I really am very sorry that I left.

[sobbing]

[birds chirping]

Ever since you got back from Frankfurt

you always have your head stuck in a stupid book.

A book can't be stupid, Peter.

People who read them are.

You should learn to read yourself, Peter.

- I could teach you, you know. - No, thanks.

'Then, you know what will happen to you'

Don't you?

What?

One day, they'll send you down to the big school

where all the teachers wear top hats.

'When they find out you can't read, they'll make fun of you.

- They wouldn't. - They would, you know.

Can you really teach me how to read?

Of course.

Well.

[Heidi] Where we going, grandfather?

You'll see.

[indistinct chattering]

[Heidi] What's this place, grandfather?

It is the house I used to live in

before I moved up the mountain.

And I thought that we might move in when winter comes.

If nothing else, it will make it easier

for you to go to school.

Would you like that?

As long as you promise we can move back

up to the mountain in the summer.

[door creaking]

[fly buzzing]

Did you like living here, grandfather?

Mm.

Once.

My son grew up here.

I think we can make this place really cozy.

[dramatic music]

[crowd mumbling]

[melodic music]

[indistinct mumbling]

[male #1] 'We've come to welcome you.'

[male #2] 'Welcome back.'

[male #2] 'Welcome back.'

[male #3] 'Welcome back, my friend.'

'Welcome home, Heidi.'

You're getting good at that.

Good...good.

Supposed to give you this.

It's-it's for you.

From Frankfurt.

[gasps]

[horses neighing]

You can still change your mind and come with us, you know.

I think not, madam. Thank you.

You really do hate her, don't you?

I'm sure I don't know what you mean, madam.

Oh, I think you do.

From what I can gather, you resented her bitterly

ever since you first set foot in this house.

But I can't for the life of me understand it why?

She's such a sweet child.

If you say so, madam.

You mean, you don't think so?

I think, madam..

...the child has a quite remarkable facility

for making people believe she is.

'As to whether or not... any of it is genuine, madam'

On that, I prefer to get my own counsel, thank you.

I feel sorry for you, Rottenmeier.

Why, madam?

Because I see people as they really are.

What can you possibly see in her that none of the rest of us can?

Unless, of course, it's yourself..

...a long time ago.

Myself, madam?

[birds chirping]

[carriage rattling]

'Heidi.'

Dr. Classen.

[horse neighing]

Heidi.

- And grandmamma! - 'Ha ha. Hello.'

Clara!

[Clara] 'Heidi!'

[grandmamma] What a magnificent place to live.

A king would envy you this.

You're right, you know.

Man could scour the face of the earth

and not find a better place to retire to than this.

Something you should think about perhaps.

Oh, yes. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you did though?

We could come and see you every day.

[all laughing]

And I can't remember when I had more delicious cheese.

Oh, ho ho.

I hope the mountain air...will make up

for any deficiencies in my cooking.

But now, I'm afraid we really must return

to the inn in the village before the light goes.

Can't I stay here tonight, Grandmamma?

She could stay with me.

I've got lots of room.

Well..

...I would certainly have no objections

if grandfather hasn't.

She could stay for the entire summer if she wants.

Oh, could I, grandmamma, please?

What does the doctor think?

I think it would probably do her the world of good.

[grandmamma] 'But would he be able to cope?'

'Clara's hardly in the best of health'

so completely confined to her chair.

When I was in the army, I worked in the field hospital

so I, uh, I expect I could just about manage.

And I could help as well.

In that case, I'm sure your father would agree.

Thank you, grandmamma. Thank you.

[goats bleating]

That will be Peter. You have to meet him, Clara.

You can give him his present.

[goat bleating]

Peter, this is my friend, Clara.

Hello, Peter.

Hello.

This is for you.

All the way from Frankfurt.

Thank you.

She also bought a warm shawl for granny

and a dress for your mother as well.

Oh, yeah?

[Clara] Why doesn't he like me?

I think, perhaps, he's a bit jealous.

Most days, I go up to high pasture.

'But for the last few days, I haven't been able to.'

[Clara] 'I wish I could go up to high pasture one day.'

You've told me so much about it.

[bird squawking]

[Heidi] 'I'm sure Peter will be pleased to see us.'

This is where he usually is.

[Uncle Alp] Well, never mind.

I'm sure he can't be very far away.

Here, Clara.

- Do you like the mountains? - Yes.

Aren't they amazing?

Put your hand around me.

Let's find a good place for our picnic.

What about here, grandfather?

Why not?

That's a good girl.

Careful, Heidi.

The ravine.

No!

[Heidi screaming]

[screaming]

Grandfather.

'Peter.'

Peter!

Get yourself down here.

Now.

[Heidi] 'Help.'

- Grandfather! - Hold on to my hand.

[grandfather grunting]

[Uncle Alp] 'Peter.'

[Heidi] 'Help!'

[Uncle Alp] Hold on to my leg.

[Peter grunts]

[Heidi] 'Grandfather!'

- 'Come on.' - 'I'm slipping.'

'I'm gonna fall.'

[Uncle Alp] Heidi.

[Uncle Alp] 'Aah!'

[gasping]

[Clara] 'Heidi. Heidi.'

Heidi, are you alright?

Yes, I think so.

You're standing up.

Ah!

[crow cawing]

- Stand up again. - Can't.

But you just did, Clara.

- Try. - I can't, I tell you.

Give her a hand, you two.

Alright.

Now, let go of her arms.

Now, walk towards me.

Walk.

[laughing]

And that's what we're going to do every day from now on. Hm?

For the rest of the summer. Right.

And...Peter. Peter's going to help, aren't you, Peter?

Yes.

[instrumental music]

[no audio]

[music continues]

[Clara] 'I can't believe the summer's nearly over.'

The weeks are just flying by.

There will be another summer next year, Clara.

And you can come and stay with us then.

- Can she, grandfather? - Oh, anytime.

[instrumental music]

Papa.

Clara!

[laughing]

'Darling, how? You're..'

I know, papa. I know.

See.

[music continues]

[Peter] Let's play catch.

Peter.

[Dr. Classen] 'What made you come and live up here?'

Because I wasn't welcome in the village.

Why?

Because they'd heard...that I'd killed a man in a fight.

And had you?

Lots of things that I've done in my life that I've regretted.

But that was never one of them.

Well, it's a wonderful thing you've done for Clara.

'And if there's anything at all that any of us can do for you'

'anything, you've only to say.'

What do I need... that I haven't already got?

Whoa!

[grunts]

Grandfather.

Thanks, grandfather.

- 'Over here, Heidi.' - 'Quick, Heidi.'

Clara!

Having said that, uh, there is one thing, I suppose.

Oh!

I'm not stupid, doctor.

I'm not just old, I am beginning to feel old.

What happens to Heidi when I go though?

That's what bothers me.

'I'll be retiring myself soon.'

I've already got my eye on a property down in Dorfli.

In fact, it was Heidi who first put the idea into my head.

And it goes without saying of course

that if she is ever left alone

there'll be a home for her there with me and Mrs. Classen.

I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear that...doctor.

- You alright, grandfather? - Oh, I'm fine.

He hurt his back saving my life

when Clara first came here.

Yes, I heard about that.

And it still hurts him.

Perhaps, I should take a look at it.

It's nothing, really.

He always says that.

We'll take a look anyway. Shall we?

As you wish.

[Dr. Classen] 'And now, if you'll excuse me'

I think I better go and see to the horses.

Are you sure, you're alright, grandfather?

I'm fine. In spite of your nagging.

I love you, grandfather.

And God knows I love you.

[instrumental music]

Come, Heidi.

Coming, Peter.

[music continues]