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(regal trumpet music)

(celestial sweeping music)

(majestic music)

(intense music)

(lightning zapping) (waves crashing)

(dramatic music)

(uplifting bright music)

(twinkling upbeat music)

(thunder cracking) (birds cawing)

(singing in foreign language)

- [Narrator] Once upon a time,

ancestors of the Tibetans lived in a magnificent kingdom.

Surrounded by snowcap mountains, a kingdom with lush meadows

and large herds of cattle and sheep.

Then one day, ferocious monsters came pouring in.

Overnight, warfare and chaos spread to every corner.

This once peaceful land became occupied by four evil powers.

(monsters screeching)

(explosions)

There was the Dark Lord Lutsen

of the kingdom of demons in the West.

The mighty King Sadan of Xiong in the East.

The fire mage, King Sing-Kier of Hmong

that controlled the South.

And the formidable trio of horror, the Lords of Black,

Yellow, and White that dominated the North.

(explosions)

(fire crackling)

(intense theme music)

(fire crackling)

(buildings crumbling)

(birds cawing in distance)

(horn sounding)

- Ling is...

doomed!

- These merciless monsters!

- Why did we hide instead of fight?

- That's right, instead of hiding underground,

we should fight them to the death.

- Huh? Fight to the death?

You?

Or you?

Ha!

If it weren't for my idea to build the bunker,

there would be no one left to fight to begin with.

- Since when was building the bunker your idea?

- Yeah. Chief Seng Long was the one who proposed it.

- Chief Seng Long? Chief Seng Long? Ha!

It's always the great Seng Long who gets all the credit.

- The six tribes of Ling are a family.

(timpani drum echoing footsteps)

The most important thing now is that our people survived.

Am I right?

Trotung?

That's Chief Seng Long summoning us. Let's go.

- Let's go.

- All right, let's move.

- Come on.

- My brothers of Ling.

The war is on hold, but danger still looms.

For everyone's sake,

we must stick together and keep our laws.

- Move it! - No one is allowed

to leave here without permission.

- [Crowd] The chief is right. We must keep the law.

- Papa. Papa!

- What's wrong my son?

- Mom saw Goja Lamo, leave the village.

- What? Why didn't someone stop her?

(tribal vocalizing)

- (indistinct) The Trinity

Mercy. Good will. Salvation. Triple gem.

Bless me with eternal protection for I have come

to ask the gods' blessing for a smooth childbirth.

(sparkling sound)

It moved. (gasps)

My baby is safe now.

Thank you, Holy Ones for your blessing!

Thank you. (gasps)

- (laughs) Such a brave mother you are!

- One who will never give birth. (laughs)

- What's that? Look!

- Huh?

(roars)

(crash)

(ice shattering)

(screams)

(growls)

(crash)

(thud)

(sword scratching)

- Seng Long.

- I'm here now.

- (laughs) that prey is mine now.

- No, mine.

- Mine! - Mine!

(grunts)

(swords clashing)

(thuds)

(fighting sounds)

(cries out)

- Seng Long!

I'm so sorry. This is all my fault!

(growls)

(collision)

- Seng Long!

(thud)

(screams)

(laughter)

- (sobs) Seng Long!

(arrows whoosh)

(grunts)

- [Warriors] Seng Long!

(arrows whoosh)

- Seng Long! (sobs) Seng Long!

Seng Long! (echoing)

- Now we've lost our beloved chief.

All because you foolishly broke the law.

(thud)

You are to blame for this!

- That's not true. The two ogres killed papa.

- Huh. We're lucky there were only two.

Any more and you'd all be dead.

This woman is carrying a bane in her belly.

And she must be banished.

- Trotung is right.

As one of the Dragon Clan,

and one of chief Seng Long's three wives

does not put her above the law.

She must be punished accordingly.

- If we banish her, then we dishonor the chief's sacrifice.

- Elder priest, You are now the leader. You decide.

- Elder priest. She violated the law.

If we let her off the hook so easily, then

what is the point of having rules?

- Mm.

- Elder priest, don't bother.

Seng Long was my love. And I will never give up my child.

I shall leave today.

(wind blowing)

(grunting)

- My baby. We will survive.

No matter how deep it is.

(snow collapses)

(screams)

My baby. It's okay.

Mommy will protect you no matter what.

I will. I will!

(coughing)

(animals lowing)

- This blizzard has cleansed the filth

that covered the earth as well as my heart.

- In such weather, will Goja Lamo?

- When I was praying, the holy God told me

that Goja Lamo shall be forgiven.

And Ling's savior, as foretold and passed down

by the oracle, has something to do with her.

- Then why don't we bring her back right now?

- Take the fastest horses, pack the best food

and the warmest coats.

- Hmm. Mom, let's go.

- Yes.

(sighs)

- Holy God.

Forgive my error and place the

punishment for everything onto me.

And may they find her and bring her home.

(moaning)

- Great holy God, above. Please

let my blessed child be born safely.

(sliding)

(gasps)

(chittering)

- Is this your home? I'll leave now.

(cries out)

I'm sorry, but my baby's coming.

(whistles)

(squeaking)

- Thank you little friends.

(cries out)

(moaning)

- Go. Go!

- Yah!

- Look! That golden light!

- That must be them. Let's go!

- Hiyah!

(thunder rumbling)

(effervescent sound)

(baby babbling)

(squeaking)

(chuckles)

(baby laughs)

(squeaking cheerfully)

(Goja laughs)

(hooves beating)

- Hiyah!

(tribe singing)

(cross chatter)

- Cheers! Come on.

(sneers)

(shattering)

- Let me hold him. He's the divine child.

Born with golden light from the sky!

- So cute! - Divine child.

- So this is the divine child! Hey little brother!

(laughter)

- (scoffs) Move it.

(baby squeals)

- Wait, uncle.

- Divine child? Hmm.

Doesn't look so divine.

(liquid splattering)

- Ugh!

(laughter)

- Oh no.

(everyone gasps)

(collision) (Trotung screams)

(laughter)

- He's a squirming freak. No! (sobs)

- Aw. He's a divine gift sent from heaven!

- [Tribe] Praise to the holy God!

- What shall we name him with such amazing gifts?

(baby coos)

- Chori. Chori!

- Don't come out.

(water moving)

(grunts)

- Cho, - Sh.

- (congested) How much longer must we wait?

- Be quiet. You'll scare the monster away.

- I'm kind of scared.

- Our livestock is being eaten up.

This monster probably ate them.

Kill him, and we'll be heroes.

- I'm still scared.

- Heroes don't get scared. Besides,

not like you're the bait.

(yelping)

- Norsang? Norsang!

(animal lowing)

- Look, it's Brugmo!

(group gasps)

(heavenly flute and harp music)

- She's pretty.

- She's so pretty!

- I'm gonna marry her someday.

- Ugh. What a dirty place!

(deep growl)

(yelping)

- Hide!

- Why'd you hit me?

- Sh. Be quiet.

- Show yourself.

- Hoo-ahh!

(thud)

- Chori! I know it's you under that mask.

- (laughs) You have good eyes Brugmo.

- You're annoying. How dare you steal Norsang!

(laughter)

Hey! Stay where you are!

Norsang! Norsang!

(water splashes) (giant roar)

(screams)

(everyone screams)

Ling heroes this way! Fight!

(gasps)

(liquid splattering)

(growl) (scream)

(roar)

(scream)

(thud)

- Come and get me!

(bones breaking)

(skeleton collapsing)

- (laughs) I'm a hero now!

(growl)

(roar)

- Whoa! Impressive.

You're a lot better than I thought!

(stick snaps) (mighty roar)

- Come and get me!

Whoa!

(thud) (monster cries out)

(slicing sound) (screams)

(growls)

- Hiyah!

(squelching sound) (monster screams)

- [Other Kids] Chori!

Chori that was awesome! You are the man!

- I'm a hero now!

- Yes, you are!

- Whoa! Big hero. Are you okay?

- (indistinct)

- [Other Kids] Chori!

(thud)

(groaning)

- Chori. Chori!

- Water monster. Water monster!

- Wake up! Wake up!

(Chori struggling)

- You're okay.

- Mama. I killed the monster.

I'm a hero.

- But you nearly got killed.

- Mama.

I killed the water monster and

protected the clan. Aren't you proud?

- You're Seng Long's, son.

So you're born to be a hero.

I know that better than anyone.

But now, I need you to grow up safely.

- But I'm a hero like dad. My arm is fine.

(Goja Lamo groans and coughs)

Mama. You all right?

- (gasping) Anyway, stay out of trouble from now on.

(coughing) (bowl shatters)

- How is protecting people seeking trouble?

I just wanna be a hero. Is that wrong?

Papa, I wish you were here to help me be strong.

(effervescent sounds)

(Chori gasps)

- [Spirit Voice] Gesar.

Remember the more good deeds you do.

- Huh?

- The stronger you will be.

- What was that?

Huh?

Huh? They can shape shift.

(crunching sound)

(animals lowing)

(metallic thud)

(collision)

(monster screams)

- Huh?

(monster roars)

(fighting sounds)

(stabbing sound)

(squelching)

- I'm a real hero now!

(gasps)

(knocking)

- Elder priest. Elder priest.

- Yes?

- We caught the yak thief.

It's Chori.

- Huh?

- [Crowd] Chori. Why? Tell us. Why?

- Chori, did you really do this?

- No. No. It's not what you think.

- Chori. Don't deny it. I saw you

kill the yak with my own eyes.

- No way. That thing was a monster.

- A monster? You're an audacious lying little brat Chori.

You wanna have all the yak meat to yourself, don't you?

- [Crowd] Yeah. Have you lost your mind?

- The yaks are essential to our way of life.

It's serious.

- Divine child? He's nothing but a curse.

Now it's proven. Even the herd of yaks spring forth

accusation against the bane, Chori Yak-slayer.

- [Crowd] Killer!

Killer.

- No! It wasn't me! I saved them.

- Stop your lying. You were the killer.

- [Crowd] Killer! Demon! Thief!

- Why won't anyone believe me?

I was protecting you! (sobs)

- He's only a child.

- Mama.

- What do you all want?

- Mama?

I only killed a bad monster.

- I believe you.

- Monster?

He may fool you, but not everyone else.

Brugmo was right here and saw with

her own eyes that he hadn't even

pulled his weapon out of the yak's head.

- Yes. I saw myself. Humph!

- I'm so sorry.

Whatever it is, I shall take responsibility.

- Killing yaks is too serious a crime. Even for you.

- Trotung, you're Chori's uncle.

What exactly do you want from us?

- He must be banished.

- Listen to the girl. The law says that

whoever kills a yak shall be banished.

- So be it. Why stay here if no one believes me?

If I saw that thing again I'd kill it.

- [Crowd] (gasp) You hear that?

- Elder priest. See that?

This brat is a hopeless lost cause.

(grunting)

(yaks lowing)

- Elder priest allow my son and I to leave the tribe.

- Leave the tribe? How will you ever survive?

- We will make it.

He's Seng Long's son, after all.

(crowd chatter)

- Mama, you believe me, right?

- I ask permission for us to leave.

(sighs)

(tribal vocalizing)

(hawk screams)

(animals lowing)

(giant horns deep rumbling)

(singer chanting)

- Mama. They aren't throwing white ash,

but barley powder for blessing.

- Chori!

- Brother! - Chori!

- Giatza!

- Fire!

(arrows whooshing)

(dog yelps)

(swat)

- Stop it!

- Let's go.

Don't hate those who harm you.

And don't hurt those you love.

- Hmm. Maybe leaving is your fate after all.

Go forth. Fulfill your destiny.

(majestic music)

- [Goja] Chori, come here. (coughs)

- Mama. Are you all right?

- Here. A hero needs to eat and drink.

- Why be a hero, if no one believes you?

- (chuckles) Chori, all heroes have trials.

- But I don't want these stupid trials.

Or to be a hero anymore.

Mama. (sobs)

- My child. You have a great life ahead of you.

You shall overcome these trials.

It's your destiny.

Come. Let me show you something.

Once you're there, you'll understand.

(chittering)

- This is where the holy God gave you life.

It's been years and it still looks the same.

(chittering)

(chuckles) Hello, my little friends.

Do you remember us?

(whistles)

(squeaking)

- Come here buddy. (chuckles)

(laughs) He likes me.

Goodbye.

- (laughs) Goodbye.

(gentle vocal music)

- (cries out). Mama. Mama!

Huh?

(cries out)

(both laugh)

- Mama.

(water splashes)

(laughter)

(distant thunder roll)

(raindrops)

(sighs and yawns)

- Whoa. Mom! Watch out!

Hiyah! Yah!

(rocks breaking)

When did I become so strong?

(metal clanking on rocks)

(gasps)

- Are you all right?

(whip cracks on the sand)

(snarls) Keep working!

- (groans) I'm exhausted.

(growls) (gasps)

- Then go to hell!

(heavy breathing)

- (indistinct)?

Who the hell are you?

- And who are you?

- I'm a great demon warrior.

- So you think you can bully anyone you want, do ya?

- You bet!

(whip cracking) (rock breaking)

(fighting sounds)

(demon cries out)

(splash)

- What did you?

- You're welcome. A demon is no match.

- You'll get us all killed.

- Huh?

- When the demons find out, they'll seek revenge.

- Thanks to you. We're in trouble.

- Chori. (breathes heavily) What happened?

- He kicked a demon soldier into the river.

- (coughs) Chori, is that true?

- Three demon soldiers across the river enslaved us

wanting to find a Buddha Palm Ginseng.

- Wait, what? Three of them, enslaved hundreds of you?

- How can we fight demons when we're just weak humans?

- What if you fight together?

- Together? We won't team up with them.

They stole a lot of our livestock.

- You cowards would surrender anyway.

- Like we'd team up with you.

- Mama?

- They're coming.

- It's Xian. - Run!

- Chori, come on. - Come with me.

- Leave before it's too late. No.

(heavy landing)

- Hmm.

- Who are you? Where's my guard?

- Drowning in the river.

- Huh? (growl)

(powerful impacts)

(Chori cries out)

(thud)

- Chori!

- This guy's strong.

- Not bad. How about this?

You work for me. Deal?

- I'd rather die than be your minion.

- No need to waste my time then.

(blows landing) (Chori crying out)

- Chori! - Stay here. Stay here!

- (laughs maniacally) So have you changed your mind?

(struggling sounds)

- Insolent little brat!

(wind whooshing)

(Chori screams)

(rocks crumbling)

- Chori!

(splashing)

(water bubbling)

- [Spirit Voice] Gesar

- Why does he keep calling me Gesar?

Can you just tell me,

Am I dead?

- [Spirit Voice] Of course not.

You have a destiny to fulfill.

- What is my destiny again?

- [Spirit Voice] To save the world.

How could you forget that?

- How can I save the world

if I can't be one Demon?

- You can do a lot more than that. Go now.

Release your power.

Haa!

- (Chori screams)

- What?

(gasps)

- How can this be?

You?

(Chori cries out)

(punches landing)

(collision)

(blows landing)

(struggling)

(fighting sounds)

- Hee-yah!

(rocks breaking)

(Chori calls out weakly)

- Chori!

(thud)

Chori! Are you okay? - Unbelievable!

- Wake up. Wake up. - This young boy has

defeated the Demon Xiang!

We don't have to be slaves anymore.

- Mama. What did I do?

- (sighs) You won. You defeated the Demon soldier.

(grunts)

(rock impact)

- Mama!

- [Spirit Voice] Gesar.

(Chori yells)

(Demon cries out)

(rocks crushing) (water splashing)

(mice squeaking)

(heavy breathing)

- We would serve our guests with

something better than grassroots soup.

But with the shrews, we have no choice.

- Grassroots? That won't do.

I'll get meat.

- It smells so good. - Yum!

- It smells so good.

- It's been so long since we had meat.

- It's been forever.

(overlapping chatter)

- Mom. I wanna have some!

- It's not for us.

- Mama. Is this what meat smells like?

- Don't! Be good.

(child cries) All right. I'm sorry.

- Here.

(child shrieks in delight)

- Stop! It's for our guests!

Bad boy!

- Please forgive him. It's just that

we haven't had meat for so long.

- Why don't you catch some Shrews?

- Well, you see, we can't. The shrews are too fast for us.

How did you catch them?

- With this?

- What is that?

- It's a sling; a Ling weapon.

You can use it to throw a stone at distant targets.

(sling whirling)

(stone whooshing)

(mouse squeaks)

- How amazing! Please stay with us.

And help us rebuild our home.

- Yes, please.

(crowd chatter)

- I'm no savior. But since you trust

me this much, I'll stay here from now on.

- Oh, we're saved! He's going to stay!

(squeaking)

(stones whooshing)

(fire crackling)

(squeaking)

(stone collision)

(chittering)

(thud)

(majestic music)

- Chori! Goja Lamo has fainted.

- (gasps) Mama!

Mama.

(Goja Lamo coughing)

- Holy God. I'm willing to endure anything.

So please save my mother.

- The sacred ginseng. The one those

demon soldiers were looking for.

I heard that they needed it to

resurrect Lutsen, their king.

- That's right. It can cure any disease,

but it runs way too fast for us.

- For mama. I will definitely catch it.

- We've seen it a lot. Out behind the east mountain.

- The mountain?

(tribal vocalizing)

(chittering)

(animal calling)

(wood breaking)

(Chori cries out)

- Huh?

- Oh. Ho, ho!

Chori?

- Huh?

- Born in the year of the Tiger.

Mother Goja Lamo of the Dragon clan, hm?

- Yes.

- Golden lights shining at your birth, hm?

- I guess.

- (laughs) Meet your guest and mentor.

- You're a weirdo.

- Hmm?

- I got it. I bet that you're the ginseng.

- Me, a ginseng?

(wind whooshing)

- It for weren't for destiny, I would not teach you.

- What's this smoke?

- Smoke? Hmm.

I'm showing you how to fly.

- That's awesome. Except the smoke

could be bad for the environment.

- Oh.

(wind whooshing)

- (coughing) There. Ow.

How about now?

- Why do you want me as your student?

- If it were up to me, I wouldn't pick a student like you.

- I'm not so sure. What if it's a trap?

- Why you! How dare you doubt me?

(groans)

I am a great sage. I must be decent.

Be proper. Calm down. Calm down.

(sighs) Chori.

- Huh?

- Haven't you always wanted to be a hero?

- How did you know?

- (laughs) Mm hmm. Now we're talking.

You are destined to save the world. You know that?

And I Guru Padma am destined to be your teacher.

I can make you a hero. Get it?

- I do wanna be a hero. But right now I need

the ginseng. So not now. Bye bye.

- Hmm. Goja Lamo fell ill after being poisoned, right?

And you wanna find a cure, don't you?

- You knew?

- Yes. The ginseng can certainly save her life indeed.

- Hmm. It's just with your current skillset, hmm

you'll never catch it. But if you accept my training,

it will be very easy for you to catch.

- For how long?

- That depends on how smart you are.

- But mama,

- Hey. Just to let you know, Goja Lamo's

getting weaker as we speak.

- Oh master, please! Make me your student.

- (chuckles) Good. Good.

(air whooshes)

- Come with me!

- Oh wow! This is amazing!

- It's snowing early again. (laughs)

Go find Brugmo. Tell her dinner is ready.

(tribal vocalizing)

- Hey. (laughs) This is the splendid saffron blossom.

It has grown for a millennium. Fate has brought it to me.

And fate has meant it to be yours too.

- Enough theatrics. Show us the saffron flower.

- (scoffs) This ancient flower can only be

traded to those with a hundred yaks

or great riches. Are you rich?

- Hmm. Well, no.

- Not really.

- Then you don't get to see it.

- I'm rich.

(yak groans)

- Oh. Finally, a worthy customer.

Who looks fabulous, by the way.

(laughs) Oh, please. Please. Come on in.

Ah. (laughs)

A magic treasure. I will take it.

- It's yours.

(grunting with effort)

(dog yelping)

- Come on, get up. Where has all your strength gone?

Get up. This pretending to be weak trick is really old.

Just get up.

(bird tweeting)

- Brugmo! Brugmo! Dinner's ready.

Go home for dinner!

- Norsang. Dinner's ready.

You were just pretending, lazy.

Hm.

(tense percussive music)

- (gasps) The Jhong envoy? What are they

doing here? They must be up to no good.

- Here comes lord Jade, the envoy from Jhong.

Here arrives,

- I'm stuck, you moron!

- Oh.

(grunting)

(breathing heavily)

- [Crowd] Welcome, distinguished envoy!

- Bold slave. Do you have the offering

for Jhong ready for us or not?

- Well lord Jade. This year's snow is relentless.

We are barely surviving. Would the

great Jhong please have mercy on us?

(growls)

- You (indistinct)

This place was a mess after the war.

Did you forget why you people were not wiped out?

- All because of Jhong, we were protected and kept safe.

- (grunts) That's correct.

- Thank you, my lord, for letting us offer tributes.

- How can we survive, if you take all of our food?

- You're all gonna die, if you have nothing to offer.

- You!

- But, but, my Lord. I'll take care of

the offering and I promise you will be satisfied, my lord.

(growls)

- What's your name?

- My lord, you can call me Trotung.

- All right.

Now you'll be in charge of the next offering.

Remember next time you will give not just treasures,

but also your most beautiful woman.

- Yes, master.

- Let's go.

- Let me see you off, master.

Safe trip, my lord. Do visit us again.

I shall have the offering ready.

(tribal vocalizing)

(fighting sounds)

(laughs)

(fighting sounds)

(thud) (splash)

Hawk crying

(Chori cries out)

- (gasps) Thanks. Master.

- Oh. It seems you have gained more in weight,

than you have in power.

- I am the divine child reincarnated, but

what was I like in my past life?

- Oh once upon a time,

demons ruled the world and humankind suffered.

The Buddha realized that the demons could never be

eradicated with only the help from heaven,

and that humanity had to be united to fight the evil forces.

So Tupa Gharva, that's you reincarnated

in human form, as arranged by Buddha.

He chose the God of Mount Gedro to be his father.

And the daughter of the divine dragon

of Lake Manasarovar to be his mother.

So he was born as the trinity of three holy origins.

And as a descendant of the three divine forces,

it is your destiny to save the world.

Chori. You were born with invincible divine powers.

I'm simply helping you to discover and harness these powers.

- So how will I save the world?

- Ah. You will know how after going through trials,

and finally becoming a worthy king. Come now.

A new round of training awaits. Follow me!

- (congested) Snow season in Ling

is getting longer every year. All the

snow is making things much harder.

- Hm. This is our punishment for

banishing Goja Lamo and Chori

- Giatza. Where is Chori?

- I heard they settled down in the state of Ma.

- I wonder if they're okay.

(crowd clamoring)

- Everyone! Return home! Return home!

- This is outrageous. I say we go and fight.

- Nonsense. The Jhong giants are powerful.

With our small size, we stand no chance against them.

- Taking our women means also taking our dignity.

- Dignity? Who cares about that

when everyone's life is at stake?

- Enough, you two!

They're coming to take the most beautiful woman in Ling.

We need to start thinking about

who the most beautiful woman is.

- Moi? The most beautiful woman?

- [Crowd] Mm hmm.

- How about now?

- [Crowd] Beautiful.

- And now?

- [Crowd] Beautiful.

- And now? (growls)

- [Crowd] Beautiful.

- And now?

- [Crowd] So beautiful.

- My beautiful child. The safety of

the Ling clan now relies solely on you.

Not only are you beautiful, you're also wise,

brave, valiant, compassionate, and uh,

let me think.

- Selfless.

- Right! Selfless too.

- (sighs) Am I so perfect?

- Mm. Absolutely.

- So then, hmm.

What is it you want from me?

- To marry Sadan, the king of Jhong

(gasps)

(snoring)

- Hah!

(pecking and chuckling)

- Failed again?

- I've learned so much already,

but I still can't catch it.

- Hey, today the secret to catching the ginseng,

I shall teach you.

- How great! Please do.

- It's really quite simple.

The Ginseng has one special hobby,

and that is listening to music.

Once it's mesmerized by the music, it will slow down.

Then you can easily snatch it.

- If it's this simple, why didn't

you just tell me? Ugh, gods!

- Well, you wouldn't have stayed to learn, would you?

- But mom has been suffering.

- Ooh do not worry. Her time has not yet come.

Chori, my time as your teacher has

now come to an end. It's been fun.

- You are leaving?

- My purpose has now been completed.

Oh, now, now there's no need to cry.

Hm? (vocalizes)

Before I go, I have a present for you.

(metallic sound)

This sword shall help you to get through every trial.

As you get strong so too shall

the sword become more powerful.

- Thank you.

- Hmm. The Ginseng is behind the

great 15 mountains at Floral Valley.

Go find it now.

- Okay, I'm going.

- Just leaving like that?

Not even a hug?

- Master. Your purpose is now complete.

There's no need to cry. (chuckles)

- Well, nevermind then.

Oh, stay calm. Stay proper

(grunts) Oh right. The environment. Hm.

(sighs)

- You won't resist?

- Of course I will.

- Huh?

(metallic sound)

- Once next to the king, slice.

- Kill him? That's a bad idea.

- Don't worry. I've got this.

(footsteps)

- (grunt) Let's see.

A great hero of ling, are you?

Plotting to murder our King, Sadan?

(crashing)

(dog barks)

- How dare you bark me?

- Let go. Or else.

- Easy, my dear pet.

That little knife of yours can only cut meat

- Stay back!

- Or you'll do what?

You gonna kill me with that knife?

- Ah! My ear!

My ear!

(crashing sound)

- (roars) Go and bring them back!

(clattering)

- Norsang!

(Norsang grunts)

- Run! Run! The giants are coming.

They're coming!

(cries out)

(barking)

(thud)

(growling)

(galloping sounds)

(snarling)

- Norsang!

(tweeting)

(smacking sound)

(demon cries out in pain)

(Norsang yelps)

(splash)

- Norsang! Norsang! (sobs)

- Get her!

(chittering)

(roars)

- What's that?

- Whatever it is, kill the woman first.

- Ahem.

- Huh?

- You're not bullying her, are you?

- Where did this low life come from? Get lost.

- Hey, Short-legs. That's pretty rude.

- I hate it when people call me Short-legs. Kill him!

(fighting sounds)

- Where are you from?

- From Ling.

(gasps) Watch out!

(Chori growls)

- Have mercy!

You're a great supreme one.

I'm just a worthless slave.

I'm begging you. Please spare my life.

- Just be a good person.

- I will. I will.

I promise I will. (sobs)

- Sounds good to me. Take care now.

Where'd you say you're from again?

- I,

(thuds)

- [Chori] Huh? Hey!

(tweeting sounds)

- She's alive! She's awake.

Her ladyship is awake! Her ladyship is awake!

- Oh thank goodness you're alive. Oh!

- Huh. Why did the giants come after you?

- They're the giants of Jhong. I was the tribute.

The Ling clan sent me to marry the giant king.

- The Ling?

You are,

- Brugmo.

- Brugmo?

- You're annoying. How dare you steal Norsang?

Hey! He must be banished!

- So it's her.

- Why are you staring? Do you know me?

- How could I know a troublesome woman like you?

- Why are you suddenly yelling at me?

- I, I, um.

- You kind of look familiar.

- Huh?

- Hmm? Like someone I knew. (gasps) Chori!

- Chori. Oh, who's that?

- What's your name then?

- Me. I'm Gesar.

- What?

- Gesar!

- Are you a bad guy?

- That's right.

- Are you really bad?

- Ugh. You're annoying. And stupid.

I just saved you.

- Don't call me stupid.

(struggling)

- Oh.

- (sobs) I've lost my family and

my friends. And then Norsang too.

I've just escaped death and now here you are insulting me.

I wish I would've been killed by those giants.

- Don't be sad, your Ladyship.

I'll be here with you, always.

- I'm sorry. Just go home tomorrow morning.

- I can't go back now.

- I know that feeling. I'm the same.

- You saved me. How can I ever repay you?

- (sighs) It's fine. Goodbye.

- Don't just leave like that.

I won't last out here on my own.

As a thank you, allow me to sing for you.

- Mm hmm.

(Brugmo vocalizing)

- The ginseng.

(screeches to a halt)

(Brugmo singing)

(squawking) (thuds)

- Oh no.

Hey, keep singing. Hurry.

- What is that thing?

- The cure for my mom.

- What sickness does she have?

- You're asking too many questions.

- Why are you yelling?

- It must have gone to the Flora Valley.

(birds calling)

(heavenly music)

(animal noises)

(vocalizing)

- That hurts.

- Hang in there.

- He's like Chori.

- Hey. Stay hidden.

- Hmm. So this Ginseng can cure Goju Lamo's illness?

- Yes. Mom is, huh?

- Chori, I knew it was you.

Why didn't you admit it?

- Uh, stay down. Okay. It's me.

- Is your mom really sick?

- Yes she is. And only that Buddha

Palm Ginseng can heal her illness.

- That thing?

- It's there.

That's it.

(gasps)

- Looks like it wants to hear more singing.

- So what do we do?

(Brugmo singing)

- Isn't it cruel to kill this divine creature?

It's lived a thousand years.

- But without it, my mom won't be able to recover.

- Either your mom who is sick, or the

life of a thousand year old being.

It's a tough choice.

(Chori sighs)

It's up to you Chori.

(breathing heavily)

(scurrying)

- Mama. I'm sorry.

- My son. You did the right thing.

- But, what about you?

- All lives are equal.

No one's life should be saved

by sacrificing another's.

Otherwise, we are no different than the demons.

Besides you brought back Brugmo.

- Goja Lamo, you don't resent me?

- The God's chose our fate.

You're not at fault.

And we had a good life here for many years.

But you Brugmo, what are you planning to do now?

- Oh no!

- What is it?

- I let that guy go. When Jhong

finds out, they will not go easy on us.

- Ling will not be able to survive.

- (gasps) What do we do?

- Ling must migrate.

- Migrate?

- Yeah, migrate here.

Mama. What do you think?

- Ling will need our help. And you must go and save them.

- The question is, how do we warn them?

- Tengara? - Yes.

- Tell everyone. Yes, your leadership.

- Please be okay, Ling.

- Chori.

- What is it?

Hm?

- Thank you.

- Huh? Huh?

(low rumbling)

(growling)

- Great Sadan, my king. (gasping)

Your majesty. Not only did they

refused to offer the tribute,

but they killed our soldiers. They even got off my ear.

(snarls)

- Go, make them pay from what they've done.

Take this divine artifact.

It can enhance you with powers.

Take the two-headed beast and the Jhong army with you.

(indistinct)

- Attention! Attention! Listen to me. Listen.

Attention. Attention! Attention, attention.

- Jhong will most definitely send an army.

We don't stand a chance.

We should move to Chori's place.

- But we banished Chori and his mother.

How can we shamelessly accept their help now?

- Shame means absolutely nothing if you end up dead.

- We could have been friends with Jhong, you know.

It was Brugmo who got us into this. So,

- Stop arguing, everyone!

Go prepare for the trip.

(gentle music)

Farewell. Ling, our homeland.

(Brugmo singing)

(scurrying)

- Mama, are you all right?

- People die.

I'm from the Dragon clan.

I would consider myself lucky

if I could return home before I die.

- Back to your homeland. - Yes.

- Fine then I'll take you there.

Maybe we can find another cure for your illness.

- I'll come.

- You will?

- That's right. Wherever you go, I'll go.

- So Chori built this city state? It's incredible.

- Ha. Chori.

- Finally I'll see my brother.

- Sir, there's no one here.

- Go and find them!

- Distinguished guests from the six tribes of Ling.

You're most welcomed here in the state of Ma.

Chori has already arranged for your

stay in the finest locations.

I believe you'll have a great time

staying here alongside us, the people of Ma.

- Thank you.

Where are Goja Lamo and Chori?

- She and Chori went to the Dragon clan

in order to find a cure for her.

- Holy God, be with them and bless them.

- This way. Please.

- The Jhong Army will find us eventually.

There's many people here. We should form

an alliance with them against our common enemy.

- That's a great idea. - Absolutely!

- Definitely! - Form an alliance.

- An alliance is good for sure.

But who could possibly be the leader, huh?

- Chori has won the respect of the people here.

Therefore, he should be the leader.

- How can he lead when he's not even around?

- You have a better candidate?

- Well, if I am to be the chief,

- Stop there. A real chief should

know more than paying off his enemies.

(laughter)

- We're broke.

- Ah. All of them laughing at me.

Da. I will make them pay.

Ah.

Huh?

Stop. Who's there?

Who are you?

Ah! You're a demon. Na.

(thud)

- Give me the saffron flower.

Give it to me or I'll kill you.

- Do that and you'll never ever have it.

Why do you need it?

- Our king, the great Lutsen

was injured in a battle

and the flower can rejuvenate him.

- Only the thousand year old saffron flower. Huh?

- There are three legendary things that can.

One of them is the saffron flower

that somehow ended up in your hands.

Then there's the Buddha Palm Ginseng

that can cure all diseases. But it moves

so fast that it's almost impossible to catch.

Finally, there's the snow lotus,

which is the most precious of the three.

Not only can it give you unimaginable strength,

but it can also bring the dead back to life.

However, the lotus is invisible.

So no one's ever found it before.

Now give me the flower, or else.

- No, no, no, no, no.

Don't hurt me, my Lord.

I will give you the saffron flower.

- Good. You shall be kindly repaid.

- I like dealing with the reasonable guys like you.

(knocking)

- Yes?

- Elder priest. Chori just came back.

- Oh really? Take me to him.

- (chuckles nervously) Follow me.

- Hm.

Trotung?

- Hm?

- What's all this?

Stop lying about Chori's return.

- A wise man, indeed.

Well, let's have a talk in private.

- About what?

- About making me Alliance chief.

- And if I say no?

- (laughs) Then you'll just have to die.

- Hm. He takes more than bluffing to scare me.

- Go to hell!

(fighting sounds)

(squelching sound)

(gasps)

(laughter)

- Trotung, how could you? You traitor.

He's our enemy.

(metallic sound)

- I know that, you fool.

Now die.

(cries out)

- He said that we're enemies.

- No, it's quite the opposite.

We're the best of friends.

- Oh?

(laughter)

(animals lowing)

(gentle music)

- Mama. Is this the right way to go?

- I remember there were wild horses

roaming around this area.

- I don't see horses.

Just hills.

- Look. There they are.

- They live on the cliff?

- Yes. These horses adapted to a life here

(coughs)

due to the ongoing warring of clans.

- (gasps) Look over there.

- My people call him the dragon horse.

He is their great king.

- Even on the cliff, he runs so fast.

Riding him would be a dream.

- No one has tamed the dragon horse before.

- Why is that?

- Because it eats people.

- Huh?

- Huh? The priest's missing.

- There's no sign of him. None.

- Time is against us. We can't

wait forever for a new leader.

- The tribes agreed already. We must choose a leader.

- That's right. Only with a leader can we be united.

- I think that we should wait for Chori.

- We can't wait much longer. The tribes

won't be convinced no matter who we choose.

So we should have a horse race,

and the one who wins will be chief.

- [Everyone] The horse race?

- That's not a bad idea. I agree.

- Agreed.

- I also agree.

- Giatza, what do you think of that?

(heavy breathing) (hoof beats)

- Let's go faster. To Chori

Hiyah!

(Goja Lamo coughing)

- Huh? Mama.

We're almost there now. So please hang on.

- Goja Lamo. You've always been

so strong. Don't give up now.

(coughing)

- Mama. Mama!

- Chori.

Chori!

Chori!

- Giatza!

Brother!

Oh I've missed you (laughs)

- Little brother. I missed you too.

Oh, you're all grown up.

- I can't believe it.

- Been learning some new combat skills, huh? Try me.

(laughter)

- The alliance needs you as our leader.

- But I'm taking my mom to the Dragon clan to find a cure.

- Oh, I understand.

Maybe there's a cure over in Ma.

But the race is so soon.

Chori, without you, the tribes are doomed.

When the giants of Jhong find us,

there's going to be a massacre.

- But I can't abandon my,

huh?

(animals moaning)

- She's gone!

- Mama!

(Goja Lamo struggling)

- Mama!

- Chori.

- Mama! What are you doing?

- Chori. I'm dying. (heavy breathing)

I should have followed your father a long time ago.

It was you that kept me going this long. (coughs)

- Mama! (sobs)

- Chori. Look up. (gasps)

Let me see you one last time. (sobs)

- Mama! (cries)

- To me Chori, you're already a great hero. (voice breaks)

Who is meant to,

who is meant to save the world.

Don't feel sad for me. (weak breathing)

Mama will be watching you from above.

Chori, my son.

- Mama. (sobbing)

- Sweetheart.

Mama will always love you.

(wind wooshing)

- No!

Mama! Mama!

- Chori!

(struggling sounds)

(rocks breaking)

- Mama!

(all crying)

(majestic music)

- Is that?

- (gasps) The ginseng!

(Brugmo vocalizing)

- Where is my reward friend?

(whistles)

- (gasps) Ah!

- (chuckles) Relax. This is the Demon horse, Yotcha.

It's extremely fast. You will win the race and be king.

- You'd better be right.

- It's fine.

I've got everything under control.

- (laughs maniacally)

(animal roars)

(whooshing sound)

- You're mine now. (laughs)

One, two, three.

Excellent.

(low horns bellowing)

- Yah! Get outta my way.

Unless you wanna get hurt by my horse!

Yah!

- Look, that horse is terrifying.

- Where did he get that monster?

- Wait, who's that?

It's Brugmo!

- Oh, she looks amazing.

- She's so beautiful.

- Well look who it is.

You ran away and Hid in Ma like a coward

while we suffered because of what you did.

Are you ashamed at all?

- Hmm! You're one to talk.

You gave over an innocent woman

rather than fight the giants.

- You!

- Hmm.

- It's tradition that the rider who wins

the race gets the most beautiful woman.

And that would be you.

Since you didn't marry the king of Jhong.

You should be the reward of this race.

- Well said. I'll marry the winner,

but not as some reward.

- That's so great. Then you are gonna be mine.

- See you at the race.

- Hmm.

Hiyah!

- Now I have to win this.

- No me. - Count me in.

- You troublemaker.

- I'm gonna marry Chori. He will win this.

(birds tweeting)

- Hmm?

- Hmm.

(Chori grunting)

(mysterious flute music)

(horse whinnies)

(struggling sounds)

(horse neighs)

(wind wooshing)

- Chori, watch out!

(horse neighing)

(water bubbling)

(indistinct grunting)

I name you. Kyang Go Karkar!

(laughs and cheers)

Let's go!

(horses neighing)

(cannon fires)

(everyone galloping)

(crowd cheering)

- Chori, Where are you?

- Hiyah!

- Your Ladyship, another rider.

Here comes another rider!

(gasps)

- Kyang Go Karkar. We're already late.

Show me we can still win this race. Come on!

Hiyah! Yah! Yah!

(crowd cheering)

- Finally.

- Who's that masked man? Look how fast that horse runs.

(collisions)

- You slow pokes. Don't get in my way. Come on!

- Yah! Yah! Yah!

- That horse is fast!

- Too slow.

- What did you say?

- I said you're too slow.

- You damn faceless scum! Come on

(horses snarling)

(laughter)

(indistinct)

(thud)

- Get up and ride!

- [All] Hiyah!

(chuckles)

(monster roars)

(Chori struggling)

- Oh whoa! There's more!

- What happened?

- Why has the dust settled?

- What's wrong? Where did they go?

- Please be safe.

- Tengara. Go look.

- Yes your Ladyship.

(monsters colliding)

(struggling sounds)

(low throat-singing)

- Damn it. Someone here knows the exorcism spell.

Oh well, I've done my part in helping Trotung. Hmm.

- Demons. Demons!

- Come on the race is still on!

Let's go! Hiyah!

- What? The monsters didn't stop them at all!

Let's get out of here. Hiyah!

(tribal singing)

(music gets intense)

- Trotung cheated! He broke the rules.

Broke the rules!

- Ha ha! Challenge me if you dare!

Out of my way. Victory will be mine!

I'm the king!

- You will never be king!

(horse neighing)

(crowd gasps)

(thud)

(crowd cheering)

- Chori? Is it really him?

- [Crowd] Chori! Chori! Chori! Chori!

- Today Chori was the winner of the

horse race and the love of Brugmo,

the most beautiful woman in Ling!

He also won our respect with his integrity and wisdom!

(crowd chanting in tribal language)

- [Crowd] Long live Chori!

- Chori is the gods' gift to us!

From now on, he will be the chief of our clan.

He is King Gesar.

- [Crowd] King Gesar! King Gesar! King Gesar! King Gesar!

- King Gesar your majesty. I humbly submit myself to you.

Except this mercy offering of barley wine.

And forgive me of my offenses toward your majesty.

- Uncle Trotung, I never blamed you.

(liquid swishing)

You should ask forgiveness of the gods not me.

Cheers. - Cheers.

Ah.

- Even the gods wouldn't forgive him.

(barking and growling)

- Huh?

- It's the priest!

- He's alive.

- The priest has returned.

- The priest is alive.

- Norsang!

Oh thank God. You're alive.

- Trotung. You conspired with the demons to destroy Ling.

Your heart has long been corrupted by the devil.

I was lucky to be saved by Norsang.

(Trotung chokes)

- You didn't drink the wine?

- Oh, I must have saved it just for you.

Uncle.

I'm disappointed in you.

- Kill him. Kill him!

- [Crowd] Kill him! He deserves death! Kill him.

- No. The gods will decide his fate.

- Your Majesty, King Kesa.

The giant Jhong army is here.

(dark music)

- Smash all the rocks, and make

sure nothing gets in our way!

(slings whirling)

(stones whooshing)

(collisions) (monsters screaming)

- [Warriors] Charge!

(arrows whooshing)

- Huh?

- Short-Legs, I'm here. I've been waiting for you.

- Giants, attack!

- Stop! It's too dangerous to continue.

I am not falling for that.

Giants, retreat!

- Hey you big coward.

(grunts)

Hey, Short-legs. It seems you're missing your ear.

- Ugh! Blasted Brugmo! I'll kill you.

- (scoffs) With your short legs.

I'm afraid it's gonna take years. Hurry up then.

- Ugh! Everyone.

Kill her!

- Yah!

(ice shattering)

- Huh?

Retreat!

Stop!

- Oh no. Our plan! Now what?

- Today is not you day, huh?

Giants, kill him!

(giants clamoring)

(animals lowing and galloping)

(avalanche thundering)

- Bring it on!

(hawk screams)

- Chori.

(explosion)

(battle sounds)

(tribal vocalizing)

- [Warriors] King Gesar!

(swords colliding)

(crowd cheering)

(wind whooshing) (Chori cries out)

(metallic sound)

(fighting sounds)

- I am...

King Gesar!

(squelching slicing sound)

- [Narrator] Led by King Gesar, Warriors of the Alliance

defeated the formidable giants of Jhong.

However, waiting for our hero

are even stronger evil forces

and furthermore difficult trials.

(crowd cheering)

- [Crowd] King Gesar!

(credits music)

- That crafty low life Chori.

Luckily I have the magic saffron flour.

(sniffs)

Ah. Huh?

- (laughs) You fool. You walked right into my trap.

- No, my friend. (gasps)

Please. I'll die without it.

- That's right. As your good friend,

I bid you farewell.

(Trotung screams)

(Trotung grunts)

- Ah! The thousand year old Snow Lotus!

(laughs maniacally)

(gasping)

(cackling)

- Power. Ah!