Original subtitles

[THEME MUSIC]

[LAUGHTER]

[WATER SPLASHING]

[DOG BARKING]

ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):

Christina and Billy seem

to thrive on being shipwrecked.

- Emily does not, - and remains aloof.

Bruno, I am sure, would never

wish to be rescued and return

to Boston from our island home.

My mother has been strangely

thoughtful of late,

- as if there is. - Something on her mind.

That she keeps well-hidden.

My father, too, seems

distracted at times.

- I wonder if both. - He and mother are.

Becoming worried about Joanna.

[LAUGHTER]

She and Ben have become

the greatest of friends

since he came to live with us.

Yet if they become too

fond of each other,

I have a feeling in my bones

that it will cause pain.

Me?

- Well, I'm still keeping. - A journal of our time.

As castaways.

I've written about

adventures with pirates,

our encounter with natives,

and the legendary Raven Jones.

The family survived through

difficult times, none

- more so than when mother. - Made a startling announcement.

- As the dawn rose. - One morning, which.

Was to herald a new chapter

in all the family's lives.

- DAVID ROBINSON: - Elizabeth, you're dressed.

I couldn't sleep.

Is everything all right?

Yes.

Why?

Well, you haven't

seemed yourself lately.

What's wrong, my love?

ELIZABETH ROBINSON: You

really don't know, do you?

Know what?

I'm going to have a baby.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Elizabeth.

Mama, that's wonderful.

Thank you, dear.

Is it a boy or girl?

[LAUGHTER]

Well, we won't know

that until it's born.

Congratulations.

Thank you, Emily.

Are we going to light a fire?

That's exactly right.

Starting today, we're going to

light our beacon every morning

so that any ship, even

if it's over the horizon,

- will see the smoke. - And come find us.

[SEAGULLS CAWING]

Well get back,

Elizabeth, I promise.

Our baby will grow up at home.

ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):

For days, weeks,

we prayed to the dear.

Lord for salvation

- that a ship would. - Notice our beacon.

And we would be

rescued, for the sake

of mother and her unborn child.

But there was still no

sign of a passing sail...

Just the endless

empty horizon, which

caused us all growing concern.

With mother's great

strength of character,

life continued on as normal.

- That is, as normal. - As it could be.

Considering her circumstances.

- Joanna and Ben's. - Friendship was the subject.

Of constant attention

from my father.

And I couldn't help but notice

that it caused further strain.

Stay, Bruno.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Good morning, ladies.

What a lot of eggs today.

Don't worry, Henrietta,

I'm not taking yours.

Mama's baby won't be long now.

Nor will yours.

[FIRE CRACKLING]

ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER): Day

after day my father searched

the horizon and bay, and

we all considered what

the future held in store as

the time for the baby's birth

drew near.

JOANNA ROBINSON: Do you

think your fiance Wong...

Wrong.

Wong Sin.

Wong Sin.

Do you think he will

still be waiting for you?

I hope so.

But he's old.

He can't wait forever.

Don't you mind marrying

someone much older than you?

No.

Many girls do it.

We marry whoever our

parents choose for us.

Well, I think

you're very brave.

No.

- I think your mother's. - The brave one.

Why?

Having a baby here, yet she

doesn't seem at all worried.

What's so worrying about that?

There are no doctors, for one.

Women have been having babies

without doctors for centuries.

Ladies.

Hard work with a

porcupine quill.

Do you have a spare?

JOANNA ROBINSON: By all means.

A man who sews.

BEN THOMAS: Of course.

All sailors can sew.

We have to mend the sales,

sometimes on the top mast

with a gale blowing.

I shall leave you to tell.

Joanna your tales of the sea.

Do you miss being at sea?

No, not in the least.

I prefer being here.

What Would you

stay here forever?

Of course not.

Here we're free and equal.

Back there, you have a place,

and you have to stick to it.

What would you do

if you could go home?

Probably run away to sea again

and hope to get shipwrecked.

[LAUGHS]

You are funny.

Am I?

I'm not sure I'm joking.

- Would you care to have. - A swim this afternoon?

Perhaps.

- Well, my dear, - what do you think?

I think I have a

very clever husband.

I'm glad you like it.

Mama, Papa, look.

It's magnificent.

Ben did most of it.

Ben?

Yes.

He is excellent with a needle.

ELIZABETH ROBINSON: I'm

sure it'll fit perfectly.

We must thank Ben for

all his hard work.

Yes, of course.

May I go swimming now?

On your own?

JOANNA ROBINSON: No, with Ben.

- He's waiting for me. - [SIGHS]

I'm afraid not, dear.

- Your mother needs your. - Help this afternoon.

After that, then?

Your mother needs to rest.

She needs your help

around the house.

JOANNA ROBINSON: Of course.

I shall tell Ben

and make a start.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I'm sorry.

I can't come.

Papa's given me more work to do.

That's all right.

I'll help you.

Ben?

Sir?

Would you collect some

firewood for the beacon?

Do we need to

do it today, sir?

No time like the present.

Very well.

That's set, then.

There's always tomorrow.

Bye.

Bye.

You can't keep them

apart forever, David.

- I've seen the way. - They are together.

It has to be discussed.

But why?

As far as I can see, Ben

is a very fine young man.

Granted.

But he's not right for Joanna.

He's uneducated.

He's a common sailor.

David, you are always

preaching that we

are all equal on this island.

Yes, that may be so,

but what about in Boston?

Back in civilization?

If we ever get there.

We will.

One day we will go home, and.

Joanna will find a young man

of her own background.

Until that time, we must

discourage this attachment

for both their sakes.

- All I want is for. - Her to be happy.

- ERNST ROBINSON. - (VOICEOVER): Before long,

The birth of the baby wasn't

the only concern for the family.

My father's anger at the

evolving relationship

of Ben and Joanna

was becoming evident.

Oh.

Want a mood this

baby's in today.

[GASPS]

There.

I got a kick.

It must feel wonderful

having a baby.

Well, it's wonderful

when it's all over.

You know, I remember when

I was about your age,

and my little brother

was on the way.

It made me feel quite broody.

Did it?

Yeah.

It's perfectly natural.

But it can be quite

a strong feeling.

When you're thinking

of having children,

it's important to have someone

you can be absolutely sure of.

Like Papa?

Yes, like Papa.

I'm sure one day you'll

find someone just right.

But you have many years

before you need concern

yourself with such things.

Do you think we shall

still be here then?

No.

I'm sure we'll be

home long before that.

- And then you'll be. - Able to find yourself.

A fine, handsome husband.

[CAWING]

[WHISTLING]

- And you'll be a. - Grandmother many times.

Over if I have my way.

Mama, may I be excused?

Yes.

Of course you may.

What is it?

Would you care for a picnic?

When?

Tonight.

On the beach.

I could cook for us and we

could eat under the stars.

I'd love to, but I'm not

allowed out of the tree house.

Just for an hour?

DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna?

Coming, Papa.

Very well.

Come when it gets dark.

I'll be there.

[SQUEAKING]

[SCREAMS]

Billy, get rid of it.

BILLY COBB: It won't hurt you.

- EMILY CHEN: Billy, get it out. - [SQUEAKING]

BILLY COBB: Here, Cagney.

Come on, boy.

There.

Now there's something

you've got to do for me.

I beg your pardon?

- I haven't got to do. - Anything for you.

Please?

Ernst has given us hours of

homework, and we can't do it.

I'm not doing it for you.

That's a shame.

He'll have to stay then.

No.

Very well, I'll do it.

[SQUEAKING]

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Joanna.

Did anyone hear you?

No.

Come on.

You're shivering.

Here.

Take this.

Thanks.

It's a little cool tonight.

Come and sit by the fire.

Look.

What will you have first?

- JOANNA ROBINSON: Um, - that one, please.

BEN THOMAS: We used to do this

down by the harbor with scraps

from the old fish market.

But it was never as

beautiful as this, though.

A man who sews and cooks.

[SIGHS]

Ben, this is so perfect.

Are you glad you came?

Yes.

And look at those stars.

Do you know any of them?

BEN THOMAS: Some.

That's the Bird of Paradise.

Do you see it?

Ah, yes.

And over there,

that's the Dolphin.

Where?

Come sit by me

so you can see it.

Now, do you see it?

Yes.

I love the way the southern

sky has animal names.

David?

Hm, what?

Joanna's not there.

She's not?

JOANNA ROBINSON: My other

life seems so far away.

Do you miss it?

Less and less,

especially tonight.

Joanna?

Yes?

Pardon my asking, but is

there someone special at...

At home who waits for you?

Or whom you long to see?

Of course.

My grandfather, my cousins...

No.

My aunts and...

No, no.

I mean someone special.

You mean a boy?

Why, no.

I'm sure there are many girls

waiting for you to return.

No, none.

Not even one

you're in love with?

Not one.

I swear.

- Have you ever. - Been in love then?

Perhaps.

Surely you'd know?

Yes, I do know.

It's you, Joanna.

I love you.

DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna?

It's Papa.

I must go.

Good evening, sir.

DAVID ROBINSON: Ben.

What in the world are you doing

down here this time of night?

I fancied I'd eat some

fish under the stars, sir.

Did you know?

And Joanna?

- Did you fancy that. - She would join you?

- I don't know. - What you mean, sir.

- Don't play games. - With me, young man.

Have you seen my daughter?

I saw her earlier, sir.

At the house.

Well, if you

should see her again,

tell her to come back

home immediately.

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

[SIGHS]

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I must go.

Wait.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Joanna?

Where have you been?

Your father is out

looking for you.

I went for a walk.

- It was hot, and. - I couldn't sleep.

Were you alone?

I was walking alone, yes.

I didn't mean to make you worry.

Well, you have.

Your father is beside himself.

- JOANNA ROBINSON: Mam, - I am truly sorry.

DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna,

what's the meaning of this?

Calm down, dear.

She was hot and

she went walking.

Then why did you try to

deceive us with the bedclothes?

I meant no harm, father.

Oh, truly, huh?

Then answer me truthfully,

were you alone or with Ben?

- I... - [GASPS]

Mama?

What is it?

Uh, I don't know.

- Joanna, get me a drink. - Of water, please.

- Is it the baby? - Is the baby coming?

No, I... I don't think so.

I... it's just a spasm.

- A spasm? - Yes.

Oh, I see.

Oh.

Thank you, Joanna.

Go to bed now.

Yes, ma'am.

Good night, Papa.

Good night.

You all right?

Yes.

And why don't you come

back to bed too, dear.

Whatever it is can wait

till morning, can't it?

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[ROOSTER CROWING]

- ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER): - My mother's false alarm.

Gave a welcome reprieve

for Joanna from my father's

uncharacteristic wrath.

But Joanna, and especially

Ben, were as determined

to keep on seeing each

other as was my father

set on keeping them apart.

Here he comes again.

David.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Did I offend you with

what I said last night?

No.

It was the most wonderful thing

anyone has ever said to me.

I've made a discovery

which you must see.

Ben?

Sir?

- There are more. - Than enough hands.

For the work to be done here.

Why don't you, uh,

go salt some fish?

- Now, sir? - Yes.

Why not now?

BEN THOMAS: Yes, sir.

Good.

I'm sure he knows.

Meet me at the stream later?

Can you do that?

I'll try.

You'd better go.

You know, the more you

try to keep them apart,

- the more they are going. - To try to be together.

- ERNST ROBINSON: - This is excellent.

You got every single one right.

Did it take you very long?

It was easy once I

worked out how to do it.

ERNST ROBINSON: Well, splendid.

- Now that we understand. - Multiplication,

Let's try some division.

Billy, what's 36 divided by 4?

Um.

ERNST ROBINSON: Christina?

Um.

ERNST ROBINSON: Look, division's

almost the same as motivation,

except instead of adding,

we're taking away.

So how many times can you

take four away from 36?

- While you're. - Thinking about that,

I've already made up

some division problems.

- I'll leave you two to. - Work it out for yourselves.

Like you did yesterday.

And well done.

I'm impressed.

Now what are we going to do?

Leave it to me.

I've got an idea.

- BEN THOMAS: Don't. - Get your feet wet.

Did anyone see you leave?

I don't think so,

but I can't stay long.

BEN THOMAS: Come, it's not far.

JOANNA ROBINSON: What isn't?

The most perfect

thing you ever saw.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

JOANNA ROBINSON: Where is it?

Here.

Where?

This is what I

wanted to show you.

Go in.

Go in.

A cave?

It's bigger than it looks.

- I haven't explored. - Down to the back yet,

But over here you could

build a place for a fireplace

with a hole there for smoke.

And here, this could be a

platform for smoking fish.

And there, that

could be for stores.

- And there, that could. - Be a place to lay.

Skins and moss for bedding.

You're going to leave the tree

house and live here instead?

BEN THOMAS: Yes, Joanna.

But not alone.

- I want you to come. - And live with me.

What?

- I want you to. - Marry me, Joanna.

Marry you?

Yes.

What do you say?

[SIGHS]

I hardly know what to say.

Say yes, Joanna.

Say you'll be my wife.

Well?

Well yes.

They're getting married?

[FIRE CRACKLING]

[SEAGULLS CAWING]

[WINGS FLAPPING]

[SHUSHING]

Billy?

I thought you were going to do

our homework this afternoon.

I've been busy.

Doing what?

BILLY COBB: I

can't say just now.

Don't then.

Christina...

- I'm not going to. - Talk to you if you.

Keep secrets, Billy Cobb.

Wait.

Well?

- BILLY COBB: You've got. - To promise not to tell.

Go on, then.

It's Ben and Joanna.

They're getting married.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

EMILY CHEN: Joanna,

where have you been?

Why?

Your father's been

looking for you.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Papa, you wanted me?

[SIGHS]

Yes, Joanna.

Sit down.

What have you been

doing, Joanna?

I finished my work

and went for a walk.

DAVID ROBINSON: With Ben?

Yes, Papa.

I have to tell you, Joanna, I

don't think it's proper for you

to be spending so much

time alone with Ben.

But, Papa...

Boys...

[SIGHS]

Young man can lose

control of themselves,

and young women like

yourself can be damaged

or even ruined by these things.

- Do you understand? - Yes, Papa.

- DAVID ROBINSON: So under. - The circumstances, I...

- I believe that it would. - Be prudent for you.

To stop seeing Ben on your own.

But Ben would never happen me.

- Well, he may not. - Mean to, Joanna.

- But if you continue to spend. - Time with him like this,

You may encourage him into

behavior which we would

all have reason to regret.

- Well, you can't. - Stop me seeing him.

It's unfair.

- Do you mean to. - Contradict me in this?

[SIGHS]

He saved my life.

- You said he could. - Join the family.

Well, yes, so I did.

- But that does not give. - Him or you the right...

I can't stop seeing him.

I won't.

You won't?

You won't?

And what does that mean?

- That you'll continue to. - Sneak out on the beach.

- And spend time with. - Him alone and become.

A liar to your parents?

I want your word, Joanna,

that you will no longer

spend time with him alone.

Do I have your word?

[WAVES CRASHING]

THEME SONG: Time to go.

Our ship is leaving.

No time for breathing,

life goes on.

Oh, when I see we're on

the same side fighting,

then it's time to leave.

Should have known how

the rain was falling.

Now we love so much more,

'cause that's what life's for.

Get away.

We should get away.

This is the moment that day

by day the world will go away.

With you by my side,

I know what is right.

And I will stay with you.

If you decide we

should get away.

Get away.

Get away from it all.

[PRODUCTION MUSIC]