Original subtitles

♪ On the isle of Mako ♪

silver glow ♪

♪ Under the moon's

♪ The night is calm ♪

♪ But suddenly ♪

♪ There's a change in the sea ♪

magic and brave ♪

♪ Three mermaids,

under the waves ♪

♪ True beauties

will always be mystery ♪

♪ Their secret

♪ In the depths of the sea ♪

♪ Oh, I feel so very free ♪

the deep blue sea ♪

♪ Floating through

♪ Exactly where I long to be ♪

[screams]

[gasps] Well, I never!

no respect for art.

Those three have absolutely

[they laugh]

Whoo! That was great!

Somebody could see us!

You're crazy!

nobody's ever out here.

Oh, come on,

[all gasp]

- Oh! [laughs]

- Nobody's out here, hm?

[both gasp]

going so close to the shore!

He's crazy,

[turtle squeals]

I would love to,

[Cleo] Sorry, Kim,

to go shopping.

but I don't have time

Oceanic Center all afternoon.

I've got to work at the

But I'm going to be so bored.

likes fish more than shopping!

You're the only girl around who

- [both] Huh?

- [loud machinery]

for the sand sculpture contest.

That must be

It'll keep you busy.

You should take part.

- Wanna race?

- But I'm too old for that.

What am I, in kindergarten?

an ice cream at the Juicy bar.

First one to the seawall gets

[both laugh]

Huh?

[Cleo] What's up, Kim?

A turtle!

[Kim] Oh! Come see! Quick!

[both gasp]

[Cleo] Look, it's been injured!

[dials phone]

Hello? Mr. Lambert?

only superficial

Whoa! The wound's

Let's bring him inside.

but it could get infected.

of his flipper.

I'll take an X-ray

Uh, can I stay with him?

alone, he might be scared.

I don't want to leave him

to show the center's

No, sorry, Cleo, I need you

- What new intern?

- new intern around today.

[man] Welcome, everyone,

sand sculpture competition.

to Dolphin City's annual

teams of two or more...

The contest is open to

All these people, it's crazy!

their sandcastles,

While they're making

to work on my tan.

I'm going to find a corner

kid brother I'd help him out.

Lucky girl! I promised my

talking about this contest

He and his friend Ben have been

- Sorry.

- for the past month.

And where's Ben?

Elliot, what's wrong?

He's been grounded.

The contest is out!

- [dolphin chatters]

- [laughs]

and play with you, but I can't.

Sorry, I wish I could come in

[laughs]

[gasps] Oh, no!

Ah, there you are, Cleo!

[Mr Lambert]

to the mayor's daughter

I want to introduce you

- Miriam?

- and our intern for the day.

Cleo, how nice to see you.

That'll make things easier!

Oh, You know each other?

Hmph.

the center and explain things.

Cleo will show you around

Everything's got to go well.

Take good care of her, OK?

the mayor's help.

The center could really use

I'll leave you to it!

Alright, well,

internship interests me.

And don't think this dumb

nothing better to do,

Maybe you've got

but I certainly do!

stop pouting,

Cone on, angel-eyes,

the contest next year. No?

You can enter

he can't enter the competition,

Aw, poor angel-eyes,

- Whatever!

- don't have enough friends.

to watch us win.

Too bad you'll have

will console you,

But no problem, your big sister

right, angel-eyes? [chuckles]

- Take a hike, buddy!

- [gasps]

[chuckles] Ciao.

[seethes] Ignore him!

I'll team up with you.

You know what?

sculpture of all time, deal?

We'll make the greatest sand

[laughs] Deal!

area. It's super-important,

[Cleo] This is the food storage

the animals' food is prepared.

because this is where

horrible fishy stink?

[Miriam] Yuck! What's that

mollusks. It's what they eat.

Well, actually, it's fish and

My clothes are going to stink!

It's disgusting!

I'm getting out of here!

and there's a gate

Each basin connects to the bay,

released into the wild.

in case an animal needs to be

we follow it in a boat...

When that happens,

[phone rings]

I hope I'm not interrupting you?

doing pretty good. Really.

[Rikki] Frankly, I think you're

and they're unrecognizable.

I saw the other sculptures,

- [Elliot] It's a mermaid!

- Whereas your dancer...

at least she looks like one.

Oh, sorry. Your mermaid,

[grunts]

Oops! So sorry!

don't bother answering.

Ignore him,

on what we're doing.

Just concentrate

[boys laugh]

Hmm...

Come on, get a move on!

[chuckles]

Huh? Are you kidding me?

[laughs]

I don't know how you do it.

long, it's totally gross.

Cleaning these basins all day

cleaning lady. [laughs]

I guess you're like a dolphin's

helping out, you know.

You're supposed to be

Yeah, in your dreams, sweetie,

And risk breaking a nail?

- Cleo, sweetie, big difference.

- My name is Cleo.

Cleo, can you help me?

to basin number five.

We need to move the turtle

Oh, hi there, my name's Miriam.

here were so handsome.

Cleo didn't tell me the workers

[laughs awkwardly]

to get better.

He'll need another few days

- Hello?

- [phone rings]

OK, I'm on my way.

When? Right now?

nobody move or touch anything.

I'll be back soon. Till then,

till I get back. Understood?

Just watch the turtle

he's adorable like that!

Hey, look,

- Oh!

- Stop it! Take it off him!

[laughs]

[laughs]

Oh, but he's so cute like that!

Cheese!

He's an animal, not some toy.

Stop it, you'll hurt him!

you're just a volunteer here!

I'm not taking orders from you,

an intern for the day!

[Cleo] Ah! And you're just

All you do is clean basins,

[Miriam]

- Oh! Quick, help me!

- so get off your high horse!

We've got to catch him!

what are you waiting for?

Oh, well, go on,

Go get him!

the gate stays closed.

Miriam! Make sure

the gate stays..." Oh.

[mocking] "Miriam, make sure

which button closes the gate?

How am I supposed to know

[Cleo] No! Don't touch anything!

not to touch anything.

Oh, no, I told you

You just opened the gate!

he's escaped.

Oh, no! I can't believe it,

- You don't understand anything.

- Well, good riddance.

vulnerable to any predator.

He's wounded, that makes him

He might even be killed!

this wounded turtle talk.

You're boring me with

[dials phone]

to find a turtle.

Hello, Rikki? I need you

a tanning session.

Seriously? But I'd planned

to find your dumb turtle?

And besides, how am I going

Ugh!

Oh, alright, I'll try. Later!

[laughs]

Huh?

[operatic humming]

happen to have seen

Hello, Carlotta. You wouldn't

on its right flipper, would you?

a little turtle with a bandage

show him my latest dance...

He just passed by. I wanted to

Did you see which way he went?

the big round rock.

That way, towards

think of my new choreography?

Since you're here, what do you

[hums]

[laughs]

Oh?

[crying]

my choreography!

[Carlotta] But, Rikki,

What are you looking for, Rikki?

I've got to find him right away.

A turtle. He's wounded and

looks like a wounded turtle.

I haven't seen anything that

we'll help you find him.

But no worries,

- Yes?

- Hey, Zita. Over here!

Huh? You need me?

What? What's going on?

I wanna know everything.

Is something going on? Oh, well,

Come on, tell me, I'm listening.

[whispers]

Hey! [whispers]

what's gonna happen.

OK, listen, this is

Yeah! By the reef!

[fish] A turtle with a bandage?

- Here she comes!

- Oh.

I found your turtle.

Oh, there you are.

small reef a little further on.

He's just over there. There's a

you'll find him easily.

No problem,

but not a tiny one either.

It's not a big reef,

OK if I go?

OK, can I go now? Hmm?

I owe you one, Berny.

Mm-hmm. Thanks, you guys.

- [giggles]

- [kisses]

No, wait, don't be afraid!

Hey there, little turtle!

[turtle squeals] Help me! Help!

[gasps] Let him go!

[strains / yells]

You're starting to annoy me!

you big ugly marshmallow?

Who do you think you are,

[coughs]

Oh, heck.

you were in the competition.

Hey, Emma! I didn't know

for the school blog?

Can I have an interview

don't have the time.

Hi, Abby. Sorry, but I really

headed by Emma,

Well, OK. Team number three,

seems to be in a state of panic.

Their work is showing this,

their sculpture,

judging from the state of

recognizable...

which is scarcely

but then I lost him again.

I did find him,

I better let you know.

Sorry, Cleo, I thought

he might wind up being eaten.

It's horrible! Because of me,

Mr. Lambert for now.

Don't say anything to

and we'll continue searching

I'll find Emma

until we find him, OK, Cleo?

OK. [sighs]

What the heck are you doing?

This isn't a beach.

That's for sure!

there are handsome boys.

At least on a beach

before, with the turtle,

Look, about what happened

or we'll both be in hot water.

you can't tell Mr. Lambert

you pressed the button!

You're responsible, too,

little button?

You mean that insignificant

Promise me not to say anything?

Maybe, if you're nice.

[man chuckles]

It seems that

Emma's team is slipping behind.

better to do?

Don't you have anything

as a reporter.

I'm only doing my job

created by Dereck and his team.

And here's the sandcastle

[Elliot] Look out!

[screams]

Whoa, that was a close call.

Oh, no!

has just reared its head

And an unexpected twist of fate

of Dolphin City!

here on the beach

totally destroyed,

A sculpture has just been

for Team Emma.

wiping out any chance of victory

Put a little effort in!

What's the matter with you?

than that.

My grandmother could fan faster

if you got me a lemonade.

And it might be nice

- Attitude?!

- Anything else I can get you?

and ask Mr. Lambert.

If you'd rather, I could go

all over yourself.

Here. Be careful not to spill it

Thanks.

Oh! What the... Oh! Snap!

this really isn't your day.

[laughs] Oh, poor dear,

and give me your T-shirt.

Stop laughing at me

It's your problem!

Are you joking?

lemonade without spilling it,

If you can't hold a glass of

And I'm fed up with your whims.

it isn't my fault!

- Just who do you think you are?

a spoiled little princess!

You're just

those words, little missy.

You're going to regret

everything!

I'm gonna tell Mr. Lambert

Oh, wait!

did you let it escape?

How in the world

You know the center's rules!

And you, Cleo!

immediately?

Why didn't you inform me

his way to open sea.

He's probably already made

we've lost him.

We'll never find him now,

But what about sonar?

swimming on the surface.

He's wounded, so he'll be

We might have a chance

The bandage will slow him down.

- Cleo...

- of getting him back!

We can at least try!

Please, sir!

just going to give up!

Come on, we're not

we just need a little miracle.

We've got time to rebuild it,

Emma! Emma, I need you!

all alone.

But I can't leave Elliot

trust me.

It really isn't the time,

that turtle quickly,

If we don't find

We can't let her down!

Cleo's going to be fired.

I know.

Ah, Kim! Kim!

- Hmm?

- Kim.

with an eight-year-old?!

You want me to play in the sand

I've got a reputation here!

Are you crazy?

you this bracelet. Deal?

Look, if you agree, I'll give

matching earrings

Yes, but a bracelet without

is pretty useless.

but I've really got to go.

I'm sorry,

promise!

I'll be back as quick as I can,

[Elliot grumbles]

Where is he?

[Cleo] I don't understand.

I'm not feeling too great.

Cleo, are we heading back soon?

- [Cleo] That could be him, no?

- [sonar beeps]

our turtle there.

Look! That looks like

Wait! Don't you recognize me?

saved me from the octopus?

Are you the one who

What's yours?

Yes! My name's Rikki.

- Teddy, you're wounded.

- Teddy.

back to the center.

You've got to let us take you

never to trust humans,

I was always told

since they captured my mother.

at the center.

We know the humans

You've got to come.

They're not gonna hurt you.

- Does it look like I'm OK?

- You OK?

Rikki! Emma!

Cleo! Help me get ready.

[Mr. Lambert]

I'm going to dive in for a look.

- You do want me to find him?

- No!

the best idea.

Yes, but diving might not be

He seemed so shy and timid.

lure him up to the surface.

I think we should try to

- [Mr. Lambert] Huh?

- Oh, no!

the surface,

We'll bring you up to

can take care of you.

so Cleo and Mr. Lambert

- [screams]

- Rikki!

[strains]

Oh, no, I don't believe this!

Hey, Cleo! What's going on?

cos Rikki's caught in the net!

You've got to do something,

What? But what can I do?

create a diversion!

I don't know, stall for time,

pulling up the net!

Just stop them from

/ Miriam groans]

[Mr. Lambert strains

[gasps]

[chuckles]

a huge wave headed for us!

Mr. Lambert, watch out, there's

- [Mr. Lambert] Inside, Miriam!

- [both scream]

Cleo, what are you doing?

[Mr. Lambert]

Get in here where it's safe!

No!

I've got it!

- [laughs]

- Thank goodness.

[Mr. Lambert trembles]

to the huge wave?

Whoa. What happened

it was enormous.

Bizarre. Just a moment ago,

You're a brave little guy.

Thank you.

I wish I could help you,

our friend Cleo.

but you've got to trust

- Uh-huh!

- Think you can do that?

Oh, look, there he is!

missed that hole in the net.

I don't understand how we

every week.

We check the equipment

asking Miriam's father

Maybe you should think of

to increase the center's budget.

out there. And kept your cool.

You handled yourself well

the turtle in the first place...

Course, if you hadn't lost

[laughs]

your day at the center?

So, Miriam, how'd you like

a volunteer like Cleo?

Think you'd like to become

basins all day long?

Are you kidding? Scrubbing out

- Don't forget the seasickness.

- Thanks but no thanks!

No big deal, Miriam.

animals.

Not everyone enjoys working with

I love working with animals!

And they totally love me!

[chuckles]

Don't you, little guy?

- [chomp / scream]

- Tickle, tickle, tickle...

[they laugh]

as quick as I could.

Sorry, Elliot, got back

- I blew it!

- How'd the sculpture turn out?

riding the aves,

I was trying to make a mermaid

anything.

but it doesn't look like

some monster

Wrong, it looks like

from the deep with tentacles.

was eat ice cream

It's your fault! All she did

and criticize what I was doing.

[Rikki] Hmm...

I came across earlier today.

It reminds me of something

we could try, Emma!

Hey, I know a little something

[whispers]

Ah! Mm-hmm!

[sighs happily]

it's the moment of truth.

[Emma] OK,

Here comes the jury.

at this castle!

So, let's have a look

But what... What are these?

Accessories aren't permitted!

What do you mean?

on our sculpture?

We can't put whatever we want

The only authorized accessories

Regulation number five.

like shells, driftwood etc.

are items found on the beach,

Sorry, but you're disqualified!

Oh, and what have we here?

It's an octopus-mermaid.

Original! Yes, very original.

Congratulations, young man!

without my big sister.

I couldn't have done it

sand sculpture competition.

And now the results of our

for this year's best sculpture

The first prize

goes to... Over to you, judge!

- [cheering]

- Team Sunshine!

Not too disappointed?

Sorry, Elliot.

No, I'm not disappointed.

a great sand sculpture, sis.

You and me made

next year.

We'll take first prize

[all laugh]