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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 3 00:00:47,583 --> 00:00:51,125 THE JOURNEY TO THE CHRISTMAS STAR 4 00:01:14,417 --> 00:01:20,292 BASED ON THE PLAY BY SVERRE BRANDT 5 00:01:27,833 --> 00:01:32,417 We are jesters, that's our trade 6 00:01:32,417 --> 00:01:36,750 What we do does stand apart It's what they call Commedia del'Arte 7 00:01:36,917 --> 00:01:40,750 Yes, a merry crew are we 8 00:01:40,750 --> 00:01:45,250 And we know every corner of the world 9 00:01:45,417 --> 00:01:47,792 Through snow and sleet and wind 10 00:01:47,792 --> 00:01:50,958 Autumn, winter, spring and summer We are on the road 11 00:01:51,125 --> 00:01:56,292 And everywhere we go Harlequin the clown he jests 12 00:01:56,292 --> 00:02:00,583 But first he takes his drum Into the street 13 00:02:00,750 --> 00:02:04,125 "Come and see our show" On every square and lane 14 00:02:04,125 --> 00:02:07,292 Everybody flocks To see us perform 15 00:02:07,292 --> 00:02:13,625 We will always aim to please For we are trained in the art 16 00:02:13,625 --> 00:02:16,417 Of theatre 17 00:02:24,750 --> 00:02:31,125 -Get up now, and don't complain -For I am trained in the art 18 00:02:31,125 --> 00:02:34,292 Of theatre 19 00:02:52,208 --> 00:02:56,083 In the name of the King, what brings you here? 20 00:02:56,083 --> 00:02:59,500 The King has granted me permission to perform everywhere. 21 00:02:59,500 --> 00:03:05,083 -All over the country. -Fine. You may pass. 22 00:03:05,083 --> 00:03:07,167 Thank you. 23 00:03:07,167 --> 00:03:11,458 We hope to see you at the town square tonight. 24 00:03:12,333 --> 00:03:16,333 Hear ye, hear ye! I salute thee! 25 00:03:16,333 --> 00:03:21,583 Come see our fantastic show tonight, with acrobats and magicians! 26 00:03:21,583 --> 00:03:27,667 Come to our theatre! Acrobats! Magicians! 27 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:32,167 Come and see our fantastic show with fire eaters and acrobats! 28 00:03:32,167 --> 00:03:35,125 You'll be most welcome! 29 00:03:35,292 --> 00:03:37,750 Thank you. Take care of the horses. 30 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:41,750 Come here, little one. You'll get to see jesters tonight. 31 00:03:41,750 --> 00:03:44,208 Now you're a jester on stage. 32 00:03:44,208 --> 00:03:47,292 Come closer, ladies and gentlemen. 33 00:03:47,292 --> 00:03:50,292 No need to be afraid. We only bring cheer! 34 00:03:50,292 --> 00:03:52,958 Try to round up as many as you can. 35 00:03:57,500 --> 00:04:02,458 Come and see Harlequin's fantastic troupe of artists and jesters! 36 00:04:11,583 --> 00:04:14,667 Lovely! Thank you so much! 37 00:04:15,333 --> 00:04:19,792 A painter! Terrific! Come join us for tonight's show! 38 00:04:31,625 --> 00:04:35,250 Come! See real love, passion and grief. 39 00:04:35,250 --> 00:04:39,208 Come out from every nook and cranny, from streets and market squares! 40 00:04:40,417 --> 00:04:43,708 Well? Are you writing, boys? 41 00:04:44,708 --> 00:04:47,542 Let us begin. 42 00:04:47,542 --> 00:04:51,667 Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haag-- 43 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:55,167 -Come and see our show -In every square and lane 44 00:04:55,167 --> 00:04:58,333 Everybody flocks To see us perform 45 00:04:58,333 --> 00:05:04,583 We will always aim to please For we are trained in the art 46 00:05:04,583 --> 00:05:07,333 Of theatre 47 00:05:07,500 --> 00:05:12,125 I beg your pardon, fair maiden. I'm terribly sorry. 48 00:05:12,125 --> 00:05:14,792 There we are! 49 00:05:27,250 --> 00:05:30,083 Bravo! 50 00:05:38,833 --> 00:05:42,833 I thank you all. 51 00:05:42,833 --> 00:05:47,708 My dear friends, as tonight is Christmas Eve-- 52 00:05:47,708 --> 00:05:49,792 Buffoon. 53 00:05:49,792 --> 00:05:52,833 I would like to tell you a proper Christmas story. 54 00:05:52,833 --> 00:05:55,458 Some might say it's a fairytale, 55 00:05:55,458 --> 00:06:01,167 but I know that every word is true. 56 00:06:01,167 --> 00:06:04,000 -Just ask Columbine here. -Of course! 57 00:06:04,167 --> 00:06:07,667 May God strike me dead if I lie. 58 00:06:07,833 --> 00:06:10,250 Thank you for your trust. 59 00:06:10,417 --> 00:06:16,833 Still, this story begins just like a fairytale should. 60 00:06:16,833 --> 00:06:20,458 Yes, come here. 61 00:06:20,833 --> 00:06:23,667 Listen now. 62 00:06:23,667 --> 00:06:28,250 Once upon a time there was a kingdom that was so beautiful-- 63 00:06:28,250 --> 00:06:31,542 It was so beautiful that anyone who visited 64 00:06:31,542 --> 00:06:35,333 had never seen a kingdom more beautiful. 65 00:06:35,333 --> 00:06:37,708 And the king who ruled this kingdom 66 00:06:37,708 --> 00:06:44,792 ruled his country well. He was liked and revered by his people. 67 00:06:44,792 --> 00:06:48,833 And the king and his queen lived in a big castle. 68 00:06:48,833 --> 00:06:55,208 You know, maybe it looked just like the castle you have here. 69 00:06:57,542 --> 00:07:01,208 The king and the queen had only one child. 70 00:07:01,208 --> 00:07:05,167 A little girl called Gulltopp. 71 00:07:05,167 --> 00:07:08,500 She was the sweetest girl you can imagine. 72 00:07:08,500 --> 00:07:12,792 She was the apple of the king's eye and the centre of the queen's heart. 73 00:07:12,792 --> 00:07:16,792 They loved her more than life itself. 74 00:07:17,542 --> 00:07:21,917 And the people in the kingdom adored the little heiress to the throne. 75 00:07:24,167 --> 00:07:28,542 The King also had a cousin. He was a count. 76 00:07:37,667 --> 00:07:41,042 But nobody seemed to like him. 77 00:07:41,667 --> 00:07:44,667 Seculorum... 78 00:07:49,375 --> 00:07:54,250 Our story starts on a very busy day at the castle. 79 00:07:54,250 --> 00:07:59,208 Cooks and chambermaids, stable boys and housekeepers, 80 00:07:59,208 --> 00:08:01,542 kitchen helpers and maids... 81 00:08:01,542 --> 00:08:04,792 They all had a lot of work to do. 82 00:08:04,792 --> 00:08:07,333 Get out, you brat! 83 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:16,583 And it's no wonder that they were so busy, 84 00:08:16,583 --> 00:08:22,167 because it was Christmas Eve. Just like today. 85 00:08:22,167 --> 00:08:25,667 Perhaps it is today that this story starts. 86 00:08:25,833 --> 00:08:30,792 You must wear your finest clothes today. It's Christmas Eve. 87 00:08:32,208 --> 00:08:36,667 I can't wait to see the Christmas tree. 88 00:08:36,667 --> 00:08:40,333 -Is it pretty? -You'll just have to wait and see. 89 00:08:40,333 --> 00:08:44,333 But first, I want to give you this necklace. 90 00:08:44,333 --> 00:08:47,792 Look! It's a golden heart. 91 00:09:01,250 --> 00:09:04,667 There we go. 92 00:09:04,667 --> 00:09:08,208 Look. 93 00:09:08,208 --> 00:09:11,667 -It's so nice and shiny. -Yes. 94 00:09:23,417 --> 00:09:26,583 Can you see the Christmas Star? 95 00:09:26,583 --> 00:09:30,333 -Can you see it shining bright? -Yes. 96 00:09:30,333 --> 00:09:35,292 You can only see it once a year, on Christmas Eve. 97 00:09:36,625 --> 00:09:39,667 -It's so pretty. -Yes. 98 00:10:21,667 --> 00:10:25,667 Here comes the King! 99 00:10:49,583 --> 00:10:53,458 That's not a real star! 100 00:10:53,458 --> 00:10:57,292 But isn't it nice and shiny? 101 00:10:57,292 --> 00:10:59,167 Dear little Princess. 102 00:10:59,167 --> 00:11:04,292 It is I, Ole, Court Floor-Cleaner Master-Scrubber of Royal Appointment, 103 00:11:04,292 --> 00:11:09,750 who has polished it. I've been rubbing it for days on end. 104 00:11:09,750 --> 00:11:13,583 This star has never shone brighter. 105 00:11:13,583 --> 00:11:17,833 The real Christmas Star is much prettier. 106 00:11:17,833 --> 00:11:21,125 Mummy, can I have the real Christmas Star? 107 00:11:21,125 --> 00:11:25,125 I want to put it on the tree. 108 00:11:25,292 --> 00:11:29,500 A star A light from afar 109 00:11:29,500 --> 00:11:33,542 As much as you may want it... 110 00:11:33,542 --> 00:11:37,792 Bear in mind That its points are sharp 111 00:11:37,792 --> 00:11:42,833 It is better to admire it from afar 112 00:11:42,833 --> 00:11:47,208 A star Is the beacon of life 113 00:11:47,208 --> 00:11:51,667 A star Can provide hope, but also pain 114 00:11:51,833 --> 00:11:55,583 So forget it It cannot be yours 115 00:11:55,583 --> 00:12:00,458 First, you have to give it your heart. 116 00:12:05,125 --> 00:12:11,292 I can make poetry, but I'm not much of an acrobat! 117 00:12:15,542 --> 00:12:18,875 Please fetch a new lute for our graceful friend. 118 00:12:20,292 --> 00:12:26,125 I'm going to find the Christmas Star and put it on top of our tree. 119 00:12:28,208 --> 00:12:31,167 Come here, my dear girl! 120 00:12:38,208 --> 00:12:44,292 Ladies and gentlemen, I will now perform a song about someone we all know well. 121 00:12:44,292 --> 00:12:48,042 Someone we all care deeply about. 122 00:12:50,208 --> 00:12:57,292 I'm the most beautiful, wisest and bravest man of them all 123 00:12:57,292 --> 00:13:04,083 I am the richest, the cleverest, handsomest man that exists overall 124 00:13:04,083 --> 00:13:07,542 I am delectable, a charmer, a dream 125 00:13:07,542 --> 00:13:11,500 I am as tasty as sugar and cream 126 00:13:11,500 --> 00:13:18,458 I'm the most beautiful, bravest and wisest and loveliest man of them all 127 00:13:20,583 --> 00:13:24,292 I won't stand for it! I won't be insulted by this-- 128 00:13:24,292 --> 00:13:26,542 -By this-- -This what? 129 00:13:31,500 --> 00:13:36,750 I wasn't even done, but another lute has gone. 130 00:13:37,333 --> 00:13:40,125 -What did he-- -Look! 131 00:13:40,125 --> 00:13:44,667 Well, my friends. Remember what day it is. 132 00:13:44,667 --> 00:13:49,333 Let's at least try to get along with each other. 133 00:14:16,292 --> 00:14:20,333 A lute is a clever thing, really. 134 00:14:20,333 --> 00:14:24,083 There are two sides to a lute. We have the musical one... 135 00:14:24,083 --> 00:14:27,667 ...and the one that provides food. Not a lot of room, though. 136 00:14:27,667 --> 00:14:30,542 But if I played the organ, I would-- 137 00:14:30,542 --> 00:14:36,167 What a fantastic meal! It was perfect down to every detail. 138 00:14:36,167 --> 00:14:41,792 -Mr. Astrologist-- -Doctor Astrologiae, if I may. 139 00:14:41,792 --> 00:14:44,625 So... Mr. Doctor... 140 00:14:44,625 --> 00:14:49,583 You, with all your wisdom and knowledge... 141 00:14:49,583 --> 00:14:54,792 You wouldn't happen to know how to make gold? 142 00:14:54,792 --> 00:14:57,708 Gold?! 143 00:14:59,542 --> 00:15:02,333 Well, I-- 144 00:15:02,333 --> 00:15:09,000 We, I mean. The King and the rest of us could use some riches. 145 00:15:10,125 --> 00:15:14,333 I mean... Some more riches. 146 00:15:14,333 --> 00:15:19,417 So I thought that you, with your know-how, perhaps would be able to... 147 00:15:20,500 --> 00:15:26,750 But don't mention this to the King. This stays between you and me. 148 00:15:27,792 --> 00:15:32,500 Then we can give the King a pleasant surprise, of course. 149 00:15:32,500 --> 00:15:37,333 Young man, my science is precise. My field is the starry skies. 150 00:15:37,500 --> 00:15:40,542 I read the future in the stars. 151 00:15:40,542 --> 00:15:44,292 Making gold? Witchcraft! Trickery! 152 00:15:44,292 --> 00:15:47,625 That's pure hocus-pocus. 153 00:15:47,625 --> 00:15:51,542 But the stars in the sky, that's a different matter. 154 00:15:51,542 --> 00:15:56,625 Knowing the starry sky and how to read it... Now, that's science. 155 00:15:57,833 --> 00:16:02,917 -Not even a tiny little nugget? -No! Not even. 156 00:16:06,667 --> 00:16:09,792 Watch it! Oh, Your Royal Highness. 157 00:16:09,958 --> 00:16:14,375 -Sorry! -Not to worry, it was amusing. 158 00:16:15,417 --> 00:16:20,083 Uncle, won't you show me the Christmas Star? 159 00:16:22,417 --> 00:16:25,625 Of course, my sweet. 160 00:16:27,250 --> 00:16:32,333 - I would really like to see it. -I'll show it to you. 161 00:16:32,333 --> 00:16:34,750 Let's see here. 162 00:16:37,583 --> 00:16:40,667 There it is, look. 163 00:16:40,667 --> 00:16:43,667 -Isn't it beautiful ? -Yes. 164 00:16:43,667 --> 00:16:47,833 -Would you like to have it? -Yes. 165 00:16:47,833 --> 00:16:53,500 You can have it, if you give it your heart. 166 00:16:53,667 --> 00:16:59,833 -This one? -The golden heart? Sure. 167 00:16:59,833 --> 00:17:06,458 Go out into the forest tonight, as it is only tonight it is shining. 168 00:17:06,458 --> 00:17:12,458 -Will you come with me? -No... It's nothing to be afraid of. 169 00:17:14,667 --> 00:17:20,083 I say, if it isn't Your Splendid Honour the Count, in person? 170 00:17:20,083 --> 00:17:22,167 Go away, you-- 171 00:17:22,167 --> 00:17:24,208 -Jester! -Right. 172 00:17:24,208 --> 00:17:28,583 Time for little princesses to go to bed. 173 00:17:28,583 --> 00:17:30,708 Adieu. 174 00:17:37,625 --> 00:17:41,750 Now, my little sweetheart 175 00:17:41,750 --> 00:17:45,542 With the golden hair 176 00:17:45,542 --> 00:17:49,583 Tonight must now depart 177 00:17:49,583 --> 00:17:53,333 A new day is now near 178 00:17:53,333 --> 00:17:56,750 Dawn is soon returning 179 00:17:56,750 --> 00:18:00,208 Tomorrow comes to pass 180 00:18:00,375 --> 00:18:04,333 Oversees the turning 181 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:07,375 Of the hourglass 182 00:18:07,542 --> 00:18:11,125 Rest your head on the pillow 183 00:18:11,125 --> 00:18:14,000 With your hair of golden hue 184 00:18:14,583 --> 00:18:17,792 You must go to sleep now 185 00:18:17,792 --> 00:18:21,125 The Star watches over you 186 00:18:21,292 --> 00:18:24,792 Now, my little sweetheart 187 00:18:24,792 --> 00:18:27,667 With the golden hair 188 00:18:28,250 --> 00:18:32,250 Tonight must now depart 189 00:18:32,250 --> 00:18:35,708 A new day is now near 190 00:18:41,500 --> 00:18:44,167 Good night. 191 00:18:49,833 --> 00:18:52,292 Good night. 192 00:18:56,500 --> 00:19:00,125 Sweet dreams, my child. 193 00:19:19,167 --> 00:19:22,292 I want you. 194 00:22:27,083 --> 00:22:32,792 -Right... Time to hit the road again. -I guess so. 195 00:22:58,500 --> 00:23:01,458 You don't have me fooled. 196 00:23:11,500 --> 00:23:17,833 -Clean the windows, feed the chickens... -Water the Christmas tree and-- 197 00:23:17,833 --> 00:23:20,458 The head chambermaid will clean the tree. 198 00:23:20,458 --> 00:23:24,500 -Water the tree, I mean. -Petrine! 199 00:23:24,500 --> 00:23:28,583 The Princess is gone! She's not in her room! 200 00:23:28,583 --> 00:23:33,167 Ole, you go that way, and I'll go this way. 201 00:23:34,167 --> 00:23:38,583 Hello! Has anyone here seen Princess Gulltopp? 202 00:23:39,625 --> 00:23:41,833 Have you seen her? 203 00:23:41,833 --> 00:23:44,792 Answer me! I'll take that as a no. 204 00:23:55,500 --> 00:23:59,125 I heard the terrible news, and I rushed here straight away 205 00:23:59,125 --> 00:24:02,708 to offer you my support in this moment of grief. 206 00:24:02,708 --> 00:24:06,667 If I can help in any way... 207 00:24:07,750 --> 00:24:11,125 -Just say the word. -Thank you. 208 00:24:11,125 --> 00:24:13,750 Thank you. 209 00:24:16,292 --> 00:24:21,458 Sir, we have searched the entire castle, but we can't find the princess. 210 00:24:21,458 --> 00:24:24,833 Poor soul, she must be out looking for the Christmas Star. 211 00:24:24,833 --> 00:24:29,458 I just laughed at her. I didn't think she was being serious. 212 00:24:29,458 --> 00:24:35,667 Dear God, she's probably out there in the freezing forest. What shall we do? 213 00:24:35,833 --> 00:24:41,083 -Send every soldier out to look for her. -Yes, Sir. 214 00:24:48,792 --> 00:24:52,208 Well, do something! Don't just stand there! 215 00:24:52,208 --> 00:24:55,417 But what am I supposed to do? 216 00:24:55,417 --> 00:25:01,042 There are no stars to guide me in the daylight hours. 217 00:25:17,167 --> 00:25:23,167 An important announcement from the King! Gather in the town square! 218 00:25:23,167 --> 00:25:28,292 Everybody to the square! 219 00:25:30,375 --> 00:25:33,792 Hear ye, hear ye! 220 00:25:36,417 --> 00:25:40,250 This is an announcement from His Majesty to everyone here: 221 00:25:40,417 --> 00:25:46,250 "His beloved, also by the people, daughter, Princess Gulltopp, 222 00:25:46,250 --> 00:25:50,917 has gone missing from the castle. 223 00:25:51,083 --> 00:25:57,208 A reward of one hundred gold ducats will be rewarded... 224 00:25:59,375 --> 00:26:06,458 ...to whomever brings the Princess back to safety. 225 00:26:06,458 --> 00:26:10,042 By royal decree..." 226 00:26:20,667 --> 00:26:24,292 Right. The usual rules apply. 227 00:26:24,292 --> 00:26:28,458 Heads means left, tails mean right. 228 00:26:29,792 --> 00:26:33,458 Heads again. Left it is! 229 00:26:35,333 --> 00:26:37,417 Come on! 230 00:26:37,417 --> 00:26:39,375 Stop! 231 00:26:41,667 --> 00:26:44,458 What's that? Down there? 232 00:26:55,250 --> 00:26:58,583 Oh, look! 233 00:26:59,167 --> 00:27:01,583 It's a little girl. 234 00:27:01,583 --> 00:27:04,542 The poor little soul. 235 00:27:05,417 --> 00:27:08,667 She's alive. 236 00:27:08,667 --> 00:27:15,417 -She's barely got any clothes on. -We'll take her with us. 237 00:27:20,458 --> 00:27:23,333 We will look after this child 238 00:27:23,333 --> 00:27:28,708 and offer her all the love that she never received. 239 00:27:36,083 --> 00:27:41,125 Poor little thing. Everything will be fine, you'll see. 240 00:27:49,125 --> 00:27:51,458 Giddy-up! 241 00:28:43,583 --> 00:28:48,292 -Have you seen the Princess? -No, we haven't found her. 242 00:29:15,250 --> 00:29:18,208 We've searched for the Princess everywhere. 243 00:29:18,208 --> 00:29:24,292 But she's nowhere to be found, neither in the forest nor the village. 244 00:29:24,292 --> 00:29:26,708 My baby! 245 00:29:34,417 --> 00:29:37,167 -Have you searched everywhere? -Yes, Sir. 246 00:29:37,167 --> 00:29:40,792 She is nowhere to be found in your kingdom. 247 00:29:45,708 --> 00:29:48,208 Gulltopp! 248 00:30:23,375 --> 00:30:29,250 Cursed star! Don't show yourself in my kingdom again! 249 00:31:30,625 --> 00:31:35,792 Oh, my God. What have I done? 250 00:32:04,750 --> 00:32:08,708 It has been twelve years since we visited these parts. 251 00:32:08,708 --> 00:32:12,167 In the meantime, we have performed our show near and far. 252 00:32:12,167 --> 00:32:16,167 For rich and for poor, young and old. 253 00:32:16,167 --> 00:32:19,500 But it's not easy to gather a crowd around here. 254 00:32:19,500 --> 00:32:22,542 They say this kingdom is in mourning. 255 00:32:22,542 --> 00:32:26,708 The Princess and the Queen disappeared on Christmas Eve of all days. 256 00:32:26,708 --> 00:32:29,833 And the King has put a curse on the Christmas Star. 257 00:32:29,833 --> 00:32:33,417 What a terrible state. 258 00:32:33,417 --> 00:32:37,625 By the way, have you met Sonja? 259 00:32:37,625 --> 00:32:41,500 Isn't she lovely? 260 00:32:41,667 --> 00:32:44,083 Giddy-up! 261 00:33:04,375 --> 00:33:07,667 Greetings, everyone! 262 00:33:07,667 --> 00:33:10,250 Come and see tonight's show! 263 00:33:10,250 --> 00:33:15,292 Everyone is welcome to our big show! 264 00:33:15,292 --> 00:33:17,708 Come and see what our performers can do. 265 00:33:17,708 --> 00:33:21,208 With a skip and a jump and some music too. 266 00:33:21,208 --> 00:33:24,500 From the North and the South, the East and the West. 267 00:33:24,500 --> 00:33:27,833 Bring the whole family, and the friends you love best. 268 00:33:27,833 --> 00:33:30,458 Come along, and you'll all be impressed! 269 00:33:30,625 --> 00:33:33,292 Come closer! 270 00:33:33,458 --> 00:33:36,167 Come see our show this evening! 271 00:33:36,167 --> 00:33:41,417 This is no use. Maybe they'll give us a chance at the castle? 272 00:33:51,625 --> 00:33:54,125 Ole? 273 00:33:55,792 --> 00:33:58,458 Ole? 274 00:34:01,583 --> 00:34:04,833 Ole! 275 00:34:04,833 --> 00:34:08,500 Are you talking to me? 276 00:34:11,208 --> 00:34:13,792 Petrine? 277 00:34:16,750 --> 00:34:20,417 You can't sit in that chair! 278 00:34:20,417 --> 00:34:23,792 -What chair? -The throne. 279 00:34:36,667 --> 00:34:42,125 Ole. Don't you like-- 280 00:34:42,125 --> 00:34:46,833 Like? There's nothing to like about this place. 281 00:34:46,833 --> 00:34:50,250 Only grief and misery for twelve years. I'm sick of it. 282 00:34:50,250 --> 00:34:53,833 -I'm afraid to crack a smile. -That's not what I meant. I-- 283 00:34:53,833 --> 00:34:56,667 -Well, there is something I like. -What? 284 00:34:56,667 --> 00:35:00,583 My job. I have a lot of responsibility. 285 00:35:00,583 --> 00:35:07,500 There's a lot to do as Court Floor-Cleaner Master-Scrubber of Royal Appointment. 286 00:35:07,500 --> 00:35:12,125 It is a highly demanding task. 287 00:35:14,375 --> 00:35:17,500 -And exhausting. -Oh, sorry. 288 00:35:17,500 --> 00:35:20,500 Not to worry. 289 00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:23,833 Petrine, I feel there's too much grief here. 290 00:35:23,833 --> 00:35:28,625 -The King is despairing, and-- -Ole, will you let me talk? 291 00:35:28,625 --> 00:35:30,625 Just... 292 00:35:32,083 --> 00:35:35,500 No, that's not right. 293 00:35:35,500 --> 00:35:38,375 I'm so confused. 294 00:35:38,375 --> 00:35:42,250 It should be in the seventh house-- 295 00:35:42,250 --> 00:35:45,333 -I don't understand. -What don't you understand? 296 00:35:45,333 --> 00:35:49,292 The Christmas Star should be visible over the castle now. 297 00:35:49,292 --> 00:35:51,500 It's a mystery. 298 00:35:51,500 --> 00:35:56,333 -Can we be of any help? -No, no... 299 00:35:56,333 --> 00:36:02,292 It was like magic. If I go up in the tower... 300 00:36:17,833 --> 00:36:23,250 It can't be easy. He's been looking for that star for twelve years. 301 00:36:23,250 --> 00:36:26,333 No wonder he's lost it. 302 00:36:26,333 --> 00:36:29,375 Ole... 303 00:36:29,375 --> 00:36:35,750 Have you ever felt your heart-- That your heart just... 304 00:36:40,250 --> 00:36:43,125 Never a moment's peace. 305 00:36:43,125 --> 00:36:46,667 What's the meaning of this? Are you not done in here yet? 306 00:36:46,667 --> 00:36:49,583 An important meeting will take place here today. 307 00:36:49,583 --> 00:36:52,708 We can't tolerate such sloppiness! 308 00:36:54,833 --> 00:36:58,208 How many times do I have to tell you 309 00:36:58,208 --> 00:37:02,750 that my chair is to stand next to the King's chair? 310 00:37:02,750 --> 00:37:05,625 Get to it! 311 00:37:09,167 --> 00:37:11,500 He's just getting worse and worse. 312 00:37:11,500 --> 00:37:16,958 Yes, and if he gets any more power it will be tough for people around here. 313 00:37:22,542 --> 00:37:25,458 Here comes the King! 314 00:37:32,500 --> 00:37:35,292 By the Sun and the Moon! 315 00:37:37,625 --> 00:37:41,292 His Majesty the King, His Highness the Count... 316 00:37:41,292 --> 00:37:44,500 The superb wise man Amandus Amsterdammus... 317 00:37:44,500 --> 00:37:47,833 The supreme Doctor Astrologiae, Little Leo Gillilai... 318 00:37:47,833 --> 00:37:49,667 The... 319 00:37:49,667 --> 00:37:51,667 The... 320 00:37:51,667 --> 00:37:56,792 Mr. Svensson. Professor Emeritus from Uppsala. 321 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:19,833 I have gathered you here, the world's wisest men, so that you can tell me 322 00:38:19,833 --> 00:38:25,167 where my daughter, Princess Gulltopp, and my wife, the Queen, have gone to. 323 00:38:25,333 --> 00:38:30,583 And why the Christmas Star has disappeared. 324 00:38:30,750 --> 00:38:35,500 The floor is yours, scholars. 325 00:38:35,500 --> 00:38:41,500 Your Majesty, we have discussed the matter at length. 326 00:38:41,500 --> 00:38:46,083 I would like to make it perfectly clear that when-- 327 00:38:46,083 --> 00:38:52,500 When the star disappeared, the Princess and the Queen also disappeared. 328 00:38:52,500 --> 00:38:54,417 Which means-- 329 00:38:54,417 --> 00:38:57,500 That the Christmas Star must be found 330 00:38:57,500 --> 00:39:04,167 in order for His Majesty's daughter and wife to return. 331 00:39:04,167 --> 00:39:09,167 Yes! It is evident that the Christmas Star must first be found. 332 00:39:09,333 --> 00:39:12,792 Indeed, and that's a very tricky matter. 333 00:39:12,792 --> 00:39:18,417 An inharmonious conjunction must have been created between the Sun and Mercury. 334 00:39:18,583 --> 00:39:23,208 Based on all this evidence, it must be said-- 335 00:39:23,208 --> 00:39:27,333 Signs that are usually incompatible, 336 00:39:27,333 --> 00:39:31,500 have entered an ambivalent symbiosis. 337 00:39:31,500 --> 00:39:34,583 And that's not good. 338 00:39:34,583 --> 00:39:39,333 But on one hand, and on the other hand-- 339 00:39:39,333 --> 00:39:42,750 I would like to point out that we are looking into 340 00:39:42,750 --> 00:39:46,250 all possible circumstances that... 341 00:39:46,250 --> 00:39:49,708 -That... -That... 342 00:39:49,708 --> 00:39:52,375 Stop. This is going nowhere. 343 00:39:52,375 --> 00:39:56,250 If the star cannot be found, we will have to create a new one. 344 00:39:56,250 --> 00:39:59,167 Genius! 345 00:39:59,167 --> 00:40:05,708 -I can't believe I never thought of that. -Of course! It's plain as day. 346 00:40:05,708 --> 00:40:08,667 But how does one create a star? 347 00:40:08,667 --> 00:40:12,125 I know how. 348 00:40:12,500 --> 00:40:15,417 I can at least try. 349 00:40:15,417 --> 00:40:19,417 In my youth, I did some experiments to see if I could create gold. 350 00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:22,125 In the name of science, of course. 351 00:40:22,125 --> 00:40:25,333 I would like to create a star made out of gold. 352 00:40:25,333 --> 00:40:28,417 Very well. Get to it. 353 00:40:31,167 --> 00:40:37,458 Who came first? The chicken or the egg? 354 00:40:58,833 --> 00:41:03,458 Next, the magic formula. 355 00:41:06,250 --> 00:41:09,208 Any progress? 356 00:41:12,417 --> 00:41:15,500 Any progress? 357 00:41:15,500 --> 00:41:20,083 I'm getting closer. 358 00:41:20,792 --> 00:41:24,417 He's getting closer! 359 00:41:25,333 --> 00:41:28,625 Hocus-pocus... 360 00:41:29,292 --> 00:41:32,583 What was the magic word... 361 00:41:32,583 --> 00:41:35,208 Where's my looking glass? 362 00:41:42,792 --> 00:41:45,083 I guess not. 363 00:41:45,250 --> 00:41:47,500 This is ridiculous! 364 00:41:47,500 --> 00:41:51,708 You don't know a thing! Get out! 365 00:41:51,708 --> 00:41:55,250 Get out of here! Now! 366 00:41:55,250 --> 00:41:58,208 Go away, you lot! 367 00:42:03,458 --> 00:42:09,375 Someone by the name of Harlequin is requesting an audience, Sir. 368 00:42:09,542 --> 00:42:12,208 Your Majesty! 369 00:42:12,750 --> 00:42:18,167 I humbly ask if my troupe and I may perform for your court this evening. 370 00:42:18,167 --> 00:42:21,625 It was just a little accident. 371 00:42:21,625 --> 00:42:24,542 -It went boom. -Boom? 372 00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:29,375 How dare you come with such an outrageous request? 373 00:42:29,375 --> 00:42:32,708 Don't you know that the Royal Court is in mourning? 374 00:42:32,708 --> 00:42:37,042 -Show this charlatan the door. -Your Majesty... 375 00:42:38,667 --> 00:42:41,750 Please give these jesters a chance. 376 00:42:42,625 --> 00:42:48,625 Even though your grief is strong I advise you, lend them ear 377 00:42:48,625 --> 00:42:55,458 It may make your day less long If it is filled with cheer 378 00:43:00,542 --> 00:43:04,792 You're right. Let the jesters in. 379 00:43:05,500 --> 00:43:07,458 Thank you kindly. 380 00:43:07,833 --> 00:43:11,333 Then they had better put on a good show. 381 00:43:11,333 --> 00:43:16,583 I'm sure they will. And I'll see to it personally. 382 00:43:45,458 --> 00:43:49,625 Hey, Columbine... There's something I want to ask you. 383 00:43:49,625 --> 00:43:53,208 I have a bit of a problem. I love Ole so much. 384 00:43:53,208 --> 00:43:55,667 -Right. -But wait-- 385 00:43:55,667 --> 00:43:59,208 But I can't seem to make him realise that he loves me too. 386 00:43:59,208 --> 00:44:05,625 I thought that maybe you, an actress, could help me make him understand? 387 00:44:05,625 --> 00:44:09,667 -Understand what? -That he loves me. 388 00:44:09,667 --> 00:44:11,833 Give him a kiss. 389 00:44:11,833 --> 00:44:14,792 -A kiss? -A kiss. 390 00:44:17,333 --> 00:44:19,542 A kiss? 391 00:44:33,750 --> 00:44:39,292 Well, now... What is a sweet little girl like you doing with a crowd like this? 392 00:44:43,417 --> 00:44:48,833 -With these charlatans? -Charlatans? No, we're actors. 393 00:44:48,833 --> 00:44:53,792 Be that as it may, I actually know a trick or two myself. 394 00:45:04,167 --> 00:45:08,833 Hep! What do you know. I'm not as dexterous as I used to be. 395 00:45:08,833 --> 00:45:13,000 No, please. Keep it. 396 00:45:14,417 --> 00:45:19,292 However... I would like a little kiss in exchange. 397 00:45:21,083 --> 00:45:23,667 Would you look at that! 398 00:45:23,667 --> 00:45:27,375 The Count's love for the people on full display. 399 00:45:27,375 --> 00:45:33,125 Looks like I got here just in the nick of time. 400 00:45:49,208 --> 00:45:54,167 Mr. Ole? Have you polished and scoured to make the grand hall nice and clean? 401 00:45:54,167 --> 00:45:58,500 Oh yeah? Is there a pretend queen in my presence? 402 00:45:58,500 --> 00:46:03,125 I suppose we need a pretend king as well. 403 00:46:08,500 --> 00:46:12,417 -Don't I look handsome? -Ole, you can't-- 404 00:46:12,417 --> 00:46:15,333 Be quiet when the King is speaking! 405 00:46:15,333 --> 00:46:18,250 Your Majesty, at your service. 406 00:46:18,250 --> 00:46:21,542 Our top man at the castle is Ole, 407 00:46:21,542 --> 00:46:27,500 Court Floor-Cleaner Master-Scrubber of Royal Appointment. 408 00:46:27,500 --> 00:46:33,250 We don't pay him enough, and I decree that his salary be doubled as of today. 409 00:46:33,250 --> 00:46:36,583 -Is that understood? -Yes, Your Majesty. 410 00:46:36,583 --> 00:46:40,625 He shall also take over Petrine's job. 411 00:46:40,625 --> 00:46:44,833 His title shall be Master of the Royal Housekeeper. 412 00:46:44,833 --> 00:46:48,500 That's quite enough. We have a lot to do, Ole. 413 00:46:48,500 --> 00:46:52,292 -Is that understood? -Yes, it is understood. 414 00:46:52,292 --> 00:46:55,208 But I also know that I'm the one in charge, 415 00:46:55,208 --> 00:47:00,208 and it is I who give the orders around here! 416 00:47:01,542 --> 00:47:04,125 Give him a kiss, she said... 417 00:47:21,792 --> 00:47:27,375 Honesty will get you far This we know is true 418 00:47:27,375 --> 00:47:33,042 But when it comes to love and war Shrewdness will work too! 419 00:47:47,750 --> 00:47:49,833 Dear friends, 420 00:47:49,833 --> 00:47:56,292 Let me introduce to you: Harlequin and his world-famous ensemble. 421 00:48:07,708 --> 00:48:13,833 We will perform for you a Christmas pageant in four tableaux. 422 00:48:13,833 --> 00:48:16,417 And with a moral ending. 423 00:48:16,583 --> 00:48:22,667 Any similarity to any real people or events is completely accidental. 424 00:48:22,667 --> 00:48:28,167 Ladies and gentlemen, mesdames et messieurs : 425 00:48:28,167 --> 00:48:32,125 "The Christmas Star That... Disappeared”. 426 00:48:33,500 --> 00:48:38,042 Tableau number one: The Intrigant. 427 00:48:44,708 --> 00:48:49,583 It's not easy to be Just a simple count like me 428 00:48:49,583 --> 00:48:54,667 If I were a prince at least My weary mind might then be eased 429 00:48:54,667 --> 00:48:59,583 Even counting all my money Is not as fun as it used to be 430 00:48:59,583 --> 00:49:04,583 I'm tired of being a wallflower What I really want is... power! 431 00:49:05,167 --> 00:49:11,542 I will not yield, nothing is fine Until the kingdom is all mine! 432 00:49:13,583 --> 00:49:20,042 Tableau number two: An Evil Plan is Put Into Action. 433 00:49:23,667 --> 00:49:28,792 The Christmas Star! It's so pretty! 434 00:49:28,792 --> 00:49:32,292 Isn't it just, my love? 435 00:49:32,292 --> 00:49:37,333 Go, fetch the Christmas Star! Your father, the King, will be pleased. 436 00:49:37,333 --> 00:49:40,500 Yes! I will! But... 437 00:49:40,500 --> 00:49:43,750 But how do I find it? 438 00:49:44,833 --> 00:49:50,792 Wander into the woods this evening, and the Star shall be yours. 439 00:50:01,083 --> 00:50:04,333 My daughter! 440 00:50:04,333 --> 00:50:09,667 My daughter, where are you? 441 00:50:09,667 --> 00:50:13,250 I too feel you grief, Your Majesty. 442 00:50:15,500 --> 00:50:20,667 Christmas Star, I curse you! 443 00:50:29,458 --> 00:50:36,417 Tableau number three: The Lust for Power Knows No Limits. 444 00:50:40,167 --> 00:50:43,583 -And now, only one thing remains-- -Stop! 445 00:50:43,750 --> 00:50:49,250 Stop this at once! This is a grievous insult to my person. 446 00:50:49,250 --> 00:50:54,167 They are suggesting that the disappearance of the Christmas Star is my fault! 447 00:50:54,333 --> 00:50:56,708 I demand full vindication. 448 00:50:56,708 --> 00:51:01,708 And I demand that these impudent jesters be punished! 449 00:51:04,375 --> 00:51:10,208 The Count is right. Nobody can blame him for this. 450 00:51:10,208 --> 00:51:16,500 He has supported me through these terrible times more than anyone. 451 00:51:25,458 --> 00:51:31,333 "Christmas Star, can I have you?" 452 00:51:31,333 --> 00:51:36,708 Asked a girl in adoration 453 00:51:36,708 --> 00:51:42,500 I'd give anything, no hesitation 454 00:51:42,500 --> 00:51:47,625 If I could just have you 455 00:51:47,625 --> 00:51:53,125 "Christmas Star, oh go away!" 456 00:51:53,125 --> 00:51:58,667 Bitterly the King he shouted 457 00:51:58,667 --> 00:52:04,667 And in darkness all was shrouded 458 00:52:04,667 --> 00:52:09,125 Must you in hiding lay? 459 00:52:10,208 --> 00:52:15,375 Christmas Star, oh please be mine 460 00:52:15,375 --> 00:52:21,333 You have made us suffer badly 461 00:52:21,333 --> 00:52:27,125 I'll give you my heart so gladly 462 00:52:27,125 --> 00:52:32,667 Let me make you shine 463 00:52:32,667 --> 00:52:38,292 Christmas Star, please stay with me 464 00:52:38,292 --> 00:52:43,833 It's so nice to see you glimmer 465 00:52:43,833 --> 00:52:49,458 Never take away your shimmer 466 00:52:49,458 --> 00:52:56,417 Never forget me 467 00:52:59,083 --> 00:53:02,375 What a beautiful song. 468 00:53:04,083 --> 00:53:07,542 Come here, my child. 469 00:53:07,542 --> 00:53:10,167 -What's your name? -Sonja. 470 00:53:10,167 --> 00:53:12,792 Sonja... 471 00:53:13,500 --> 00:53:18,333 Your song reminded me of my own woes. 472 00:53:18,333 --> 00:53:22,792 I, too, am searching for the Christmas Star, but I can't find it. 473 00:53:22,792 --> 00:53:27,833 -Maybe I can find it for you? -Alas, I don't think so, dear Sonja. 474 00:53:27,833 --> 00:53:33,458 All the wisest men in all the world have done all they can to find it. 475 00:53:33,458 --> 00:53:36,250 If they can't find it, you can't either. 476 00:53:36,250 --> 00:53:40,333 Yes, I can! Maybe it is right here. 477 00:53:40,333 --> 00:53:44,417 Maybe it has been here all along, we just weren't able to see it. 478 00:53:44,417 --> 00:53:47,667 Dear King, please let me try. 479 00:53:47,667 --> 00:53:53,167 -But do you know how to find it? - I do. I'll just have to go left. 480 00:53:53,167 --> 00:53:57,250 Go left? How come? 481 00:53:57,250 --> 00:54:00,375 That's where the heart is. 482 00:54:39,083 --> 00:54:41,792 Good morning! 483 00:54:41,792 --> 00:54:44,625 Merry Christmas, little one! 484 00:56:05,833 --> 00:56:09,458 -Merry Christmas. -And a Merry Christmas to you. 485 00:56:10,333 --> 00:56:14,583 -Where are you headed, dear? -I'm looking for the Christmas Star. 486 00:56:14,583 --> 00:56:17,667 -Maybe you've seen it? -Oh, no. 487 00:56:17,667 --> 00:56:21,250 The Christmas Star has been missing for years. 488 00:56:21,250 --> 00:56:24,250 Nobody knows where it is. 489 00:56:24,250 --> 00:56:30,583 But my dear... Please buy a Christmas sheaf from a poor old woman. 490 00:56:30,583 --> 00:56:36,542 But you see, I have no money. I'm just as poor as you are. 491 00:56:37,667 --> 00:56:40,625 But... What about this? 492 00:56:41,708 --> 00:56:45,167 I'll gladly accept it as payment. 493 00:56:45,167 --> 00:56:48,417 It's the most precious thing I have. 494 00:56:48,417 --> 00:56:51,500 But... 495 00:56:51,500 --> 00:56:54,458 Okay, I'll give it to you. 496 00:56:55,500 --> 00:57:00,042 You'll never regret this, my dear. 497 00:57:01,833 --> 00:57:04,625 Here you are. 498 00:57:06,167 --> 00:57:08,792 Farewell. 499 00:57:35,500 --> 00:57:38,292 Who are you, skulking about on the King's land? 500 00:57:38,458 --> 00:57:42,958 I'm on my way to the market with my sheafs. 501 00:57:44,500 --> 00:57:48,375 Right. Well, away you go. 502 00:57:50,500 --> 00:57:53,292 Just one moment. 503 00:57:53,292 --> 00:57:56,583 Have you seen a girl wandering around in the forest? 504 00:57:59,167 --> 00:58:01,333 Answer me! 505 00:58:01,333 --> 00:58:04,458 She went that way. 506 00:58:28,458 --> 00:58:33,167 Sonja, be careful. The Count is looking for you. 507 00:58:33,167 --> 00:58:35,250 What does he want with me? 508 00:58:35,250 --> 00:58:38,500 He wants to stop you from finding the Christmas Star. 509 00:58:38,500 --> 00:58:40,750 Stop me from finding it? 510 00:58:40,750 --> 00:58:44,542 Yes, exactly. He wants to stop you. 511 00:58:45,708 --> 00:58:49,375 Shh! What was that? 512 00:58:49,375 --> 00:58:52,333 Did you hear that? 513 00:59:07,083 --> 00:59:10,625 Hurry, Sonja. Hurry! 514 00:59:30,708 --> 00:59:33,667 Come on! Giddy-up! 515 01:00:12,500 --> 01:00:14,625 Come on! 516 01:00:51,833 --> 01:00:58,167 Save it, Sonja. Just save it. 517 01:01:00,667 --> 01:01:04,708 -Halt! Or I'll shoot! -Oh, dear. I'm so scared! 518 01:01:08,167 --> 01:01:10,375 Fire! 519 01:01:12,375 --> 01:01:15,042 Fire! 520 01:01:47,417 --> 01:01:52,208 Serves you right, you lousy count. 521 01:01:52,208 --> 01:01:55,458 -Thank you for saving me. -Don't mention it. 522 01:01:55,458 --> 01:01:58,500 But who are you, travelling in Santa's sleigh? 523 01:01:58,500 --> 01:02:02,125 Santa's sleigh? 524 01:02:03,125 --> 01:02:05,167 Quiet! 525 01:02:05,167 --> 01:02:10,083 Precisely. But you didn't answer my question. 526 01:02:10,083 --> 01:02:14,333 -Who are you? -My name is Sonja. 527 01:02:14,333 --> 01:02:18,250 Is that so? And are you going far? 528 01:02:18,667 --> 01:02:24,792 I don't really know. I'm headed to the Christmas Star. 529 01:02:28,625 --> 01:02:30,667 Quiet! 530 01:02:30,667 --> 01:02:35,167 To the Christmas Star? That's very far. 531 01:02:35,167 --> 01:02:40,500 You had better get in Odin's Wagon and follow the Milky Way! 532 01:02:40,500 --> 01:02:43,333 Quiet! 533 01:02:43,333 --> 01:02:48,000 We'll take you to see Santa Claus. Maybe he knows the way. 534 01:02:56,500 --> 01:03:02,583 But you have to promise not to tell anyone where he dwells. 535 01:03:02,583 --> 01:03:06,083 And the same goes for you! 536 01:04:06,333 --> 01:04:10,125 Here we are. After you. 537 01:04:38,833 --> 01:04:42,292 That smells lovely! 538 01:05:09,083 --> 01:05:13,083 -What a nice place you have here! -Nice? Here? Now? 539 01:05:17,292 --> 01:05:21,083 Presents and presents And presents and presents 540 01:05:21,250 --> 01:05:25,375 We work hard like peasants To make all these presents 541 01:05:25,375 --> 01:05:29,625 From the north to the south they all shout: Presents! 542 01:05:29,792 --> 01:05:32,750 We work hard, no time for a break Work until our tummies ache 543 01:05:32,750 --> 01:05:36,250 Indigestion is a worry But we always have to hurry 544 01:05:36,417 --> 01:05:39,458 When everybody asks for more and more 545 01:05:39,458 --> 01:05:41,750 Presents! 546 01:05:43,833 --> 01:05:49,292 But when summer comes Life is good for Santa's helpers 547 01:05:49,292 --> 01:05:54,083 We put all our tools down And just take a holiday 548 01:05:56,208 --> 01:06:01,375 Then you won't see us frown We let time just drift away 549 01:06:01,375 --> 01:06:07,250 When summer comes Life is good for Santa's helpers 550 01:06:09,167 --> 01:06:12,833 Presents and presents And presents and presents 551 01:06:12,833 --> 01:06:16,750 We are constantly making more presents 552 01:06:16,750 --> 01:06:21,125 We continue to go on As long as they demand: Presents! 553 01:06:21,292 --> 01:06:24,458 Everyone is super busy Come on now, let's make it whizzy 554 01:06:24,458 --> 01:06:28,500 It's so stressful, it's so tough Days are rough and we get dizzy 555 01:06:28,667 --> 01:06:32,833 We don't want to make Any more presents! 556 01:06:35,250 --> 01:06:40,625 But when summer comes Life is good for Santa's helpers 557 01:06:40,625 --> 01:06:47,667 No more angels in the snow No more mangers filled with hay 558 01:06:47,667 --> 01:06:53,417 Santa's sack is empty now Next Christmas is far away 559 01:06:53,417 --> 01:06:59,333 Yes, when summer comes Life is good for Santa's helpers 560 01:07:03,500 --> 01:07:06,125 Give it a rest. 561 01:07:14,500 --> 01:07:16,708 Well, now... 562 01:07:16,708 --> 01:07:19,542 So, you are Sonja. 563 01:07:19,542 --> 01:07:23,375 -Welcome to our workshop. -Thank you 564 01:07:23,375 --> 01:07:27,833 -Are you Santa Claus? -Yes, in person. 565 01:07:27,833 --> 01:07:31,667 Please, get some food in you. 566 01:07:38,333 --> 01:07:43,833 It's so nice to see someone with a healthy appetite. 567 01:07:45,667 --> 01:07:51,833 But I can't stay. I have to be on my way and deliver the last remaining presents. 568 01:07:52,000 --> 01:07:54,333 Although... 569 01:07:54,333 --> 01:07:57,625 What would you like for Christmas, Sonja? 570 01:07:57,792 --> 01:08:00,750 You know... I never got any presents at Christmas. 571 01:08:01,292 --> 01:08:05,500 What?! You never got any Christmas presents? 572 01:08:10,500 --> 01:08:15,250 You see, I'm an orphan. Nobody knows who my parents are. 573 01:08:15,250 --> 01:08:18,333 Oh, I see. 574 01:08:18,333 --> 01:08:22,667 In that case, you won't be on our lists. 575 01:08:22,667 --> 01:08:28,500 But we will make it up to you, once and for all. 576 01:08:31,333 --> 01:08:35,750 You can wish for anything you want. 577 01:08:35,750 --> 01:08:40,542 -Wish for money and things! -A lute with strings. 578 01:08:40,542 --> 01:08:42,958 -A nice little dolly. -A beautiful trolley. 579 01:08:43,125 --> 01:08:45,667 -Streams of gold. -Dreams to behold. 580 01:08:45,667 --> 01:08:50,417 -Smiles and joy. -A wind-up toy. 581 01:08:50,417 --> 01:08:53,250 A wind-up toy? 582 01:08:54,375 --> 01:08:56,792 Okay, fine. 583 01:08:56,792 --> 01:09:03,458 Think about it carefully, Sonja. I can only grant you one wish. 584 01:09:06,542 --> 01:09:08,375 Yes... 585 01:09:08,375 --> 01:09:11,417 Then I wish... 586 01:09:11,417 --> 01:09:17,667 ...that I find the Christmas Star, so that the King is reunited with Gulltopp. 587 01:09:19,208 --> 01:09:25,417 That's a really good wish, Sonja! A really good wish. 588 01:09:25,417 --> 01:09:28,375 You shall find the Christmas Star. 589 01:09:28,542 --> 01:09:31,542 Perhaps you could take me to it? 590 01:09:31,542 --> 01:09:35,625 No, you'll have to go there on your own. 591 01:09:35,625 --> 01:09:40,583 But I'll give you a lift for some of the journey. 592 01:10:17,792 --> 01:10:21,125 Let's get in, Sonja. 593 01:10:25,333 --> 01:10:31,333 There. The night is nice and clear. 594 01:10:31,333 --> 01:10:35,417 You'll find your Christmas Star, Sonja. 595 01:10:35,417 --> 01:10:37,542 Thank you. 596 01:11:43,083 --> 01:11:47,792 Well... This is where we part ways, Sonja. 597 01:11:48,292 --> 01:11:50,667 I have to deliver my presents. 598 01:11:50,833 --> 01:11:54,708 But the Christmas Star... Where is it? 599 01:11:54,708 --> 01:11:59,333 The Christmas Star has been in the sky all along. 600 01:11:59,333 --> 01:12:02,833 People just can't see it anymore. 601 01:12:03,375 --> 01:12:10,458 But if you wish strongly enough for it to shine for all humankind... 602 01:12:10,458 --> 01:12:13,292 ...then it will. 603 01:12:15,500 --> 01:12:21,375 Best of luck, brave Sonja. Best of luck! 604 01:14:19,167 --> 01:14:23,667 My dear Christmas Star, shine for me. 605 01:14:23,667 --> 01:14:29,500 Shine for all mankind and make them happy again. 606 01:14:29,500 --> 01:14:31,917 Shine for us. 607 01:15:18,208 --> 01:15:23,792 All is well! The time is-- 608 01:15:25,333 --> 01:15:28,208 But-- The Christm-- 609 01:15:28,208 --> 01:15:30,875 The Christmas Star is here! 610 01:15:31,042 --> 01:15:34,708 The Christmas Star... Come on out here! The Christmas-- 611 01:15:37,167 --> 01:15:39,625 The Christmas Star is here. 612 01:15:39,792 --> 01:15:42,167 Look over there! 613 01:15:43,667 --> 01:15:46,167 It's so beautiful! 614 01:15:52,500 --> 01:15:54,708 -The Christmas Star! -I can see it! 615 01:15:54,708 --> 01:15:57,208 After twelve years... 616 01:16:27,833 --> 01:16:30,750 There's Sonja... 617 01:16:31,667 --> 01:16:34,625 And there's the Christmas Star. 618 01:16:36,500 --> 01:16:40,458 That means Sonja must be... 619 01:16:58,417 --> 01:17:00,792 Yes, Sir. 620 01:17:06,500 --> 01:17:09,792 His Highness the Count. 621 01:17:11,167 --> 01:17:14,500 Your Majesty. I have wonderful news! 622 01:17:15,542 --> 01:17:18,500 I found the Christmas Star! 623 01:17:19,167 --> 01:17:22,333 -Are you sure? -I found the Star. 624 01:17:22,333 --> 01:17:27,167 -The Christmas Star? -Take a look, Your Majesty. 625 01:18:25,125 --> 01:18:27,375 No! 626 01:18:28,750 --> 01:18:31,500 Help! 627 01:18:32,333 --> 01:18:35,083 Help... 628 01:18:46,625 --> 01:18:51,333 Please buy a Christmas sheaf from a poor old woman. 629 01:18:51,333 --> 01:18:53,833 You have no business here. Go away! 630 01:18:53,833 --> 01:18:58,500 -I'm only selling my sheafs. -I said, go away! 631 01:18:58,500 --> 01:19:03,875 Are you sure you don't want a sheaf, a big, strong soldier like you? 632 01:19:13,792 --> 01:19:17,167 Huh? What in the world...? 633 01:19:17,667 --> 01:19:22,625 Dear friends, let's celebrate Christmas! 634 01:19:23,750 --> 01:19:28,500 And let's light the Christmas tree. 635 01:19:33,625 --> 01:19:36,500 Thank you. Thank you so much. 636 01:19:48,500 --> 01:19:50,708 The prophecy... 637 01:19:50,875 --> 01:19:56,667 "When the Christmas Star shines once again, Gulltopp will return." 638 01:19:56,667 --> 01:20:02,542 -That was the prophecy, wasn't it? -That's what they said. 639 01:20:03,750 --> 01:20:06,708 Do you know where she might be? 640 01:20:06,708 --> 01:20:10,417 Yes, I do. 641 01:20:21,792 --> 01:20:27,667 -I can bring you the Princess back. -You can? 642 01:20:27,667 --> 01:20:30,792 On one condition. 643 01:20:31,500 --> 01:20:34,208 Which is...? 644 01:20:34,833 --> 01:20:38,125 -That you let me marry her... -Yes, of course. 645 01:20:38,125 --> 01:20:41,667 ...give me half the kingdom now, and make me your successor. 646 01:20:41,667 --> 01:20:44,125 Yes. 647 01:20:44,125 --> 01:20:47,167 Please, Sir, you can't do this! There's something-- 648 01:20:47,167 --> 01:20:50,292 Sir, he is hiding something. 649 01:20:50,292 --> 01:20:53,083 He's lying, the Count. A huge amount. 650 01:20:53,083 --> 01:20:55,792 -A mount? -No, the Count. 651 01:20:55,792 --> 01:20:58,458 -Nonsense! -Thank you. 652 01:20:58,458 --> 01:21:02,292 The Count is my best friend. And my closest relative. 653 01:21:02,292 --> 01:21:07,167 Of course I want him to inherit the kingdom, and more. 654 01:21:07,167 --> 01:21:10,333 Fetch me pen and paper. 655 01:21:11,125 --> 01:21:16,750 I thought I'd never see such a joyous day again. 656 01:21:23,583 --> 01:21:26,333 Thank you. 657 01:21:26,333 --> 01:21:28,792 Now, then... 658 01:21:30,750 --> 01:21:33,750 We have to do something. 659 01:21:39,833 --> 01:21:44,792 Let go of me! How dare you lay your hand on me?! 660 01:21:47,333 --> 01:21:50,292 Wait, Your Majesty. 661 01:21:51,417 --> 01:21:56,500 It wasn't the Count who found the Christmas Star. 662 01:21:56,500 --> 01:21:59,458 It was Sonja. 663 01:22:07,333 --> 01:22:11,875 That's a blatant lie. This woman is a charlatan! 664 01:22:12,042 --> 01:22:16,583 Your Majesty, don't listen to her. 665 01:22:21,167 --> 01:22:24,292 This is a conspiracy. 666 01:22:24,708 --> 01:22:28,625 This is a conspiracy against my person! 667 01:22:31,167 --> 01:22:34,250 The Count is right. 668 01:22:34,250 --> 01:22:40,375 He told us the Christmas Star is back, not Sonja. 669 01:22:42,500 --> 01:22:46,750 Depart! Otherwise, I will have you imprisoned. 670 01:22:47,542 --> 01:22:50,292 Your Majesty. 671 01:22:50,708 --> 01:22:54,375 Do you recognise this golden heart? 672 01:22:54,375 --> 01:22:56,458 Oh, but-- 673 01:22:56,458 --> 01:23:02,208 That's the heart Princess Gulltopp was wearing when she went missing. 674 01:23:04,208 --> 01:23:06,792 My word, so it is. 675 01:23:07,583 --> 01:23:13,667 -Where did you find this, old lady? -She stole it, Your Majesty. 676 01:23:13,667 --> 01:23:20,125 Sonja gave it to me, as payment for a Christmas sheaf. 677 01:23:21,125 --> 01:23:24,625 A Christmas sheaf... That's preposterous. 678 01:23:26,708 --> 01:23:31,375 Then Sonja must know where to find Gulltopp. 679 01:23:32,500 --> 01:23:36,583 Ask her yourself, Your Majesty. 680 01:24:06,708 --> 01:24:09,083 My child! 681 01:24:28,500 --> 01:24:31,083 Who are you? 682 01:24:31,083 --> 01:24:34,167 It's the Princess! 683 01:24:34,167 --> 01:24:37,833 You haven't changed a bit, Your Royal Highness. 684 01:24:37,833 --> 01:24:40,792 I recognised you at once. 685 01:24:49,583 --> 01:24:52,417 Oh no, you don't! 686 01:24:57,708 --> 01:25:00,792 -Who's that? -It's the Count. 687 01:25:00,792 --> 01:25:03,750 Seize him! 688 01:25:05,833 --> 01:25:11,792 No, let me go! This is an insult of my person! 689 01:25:14,250 --> 01:25:19,375 As the jester says: A lute has many uses. 690 01:25:21,833 --> 01:25:26,833 Can a person get some sleep here? 691 01:25:26,833 --> 01:25:29,500 Fetch the jesters! Music! 692 01:25:29,500 --> 01:25:35,375 Today, we will celebrate so they can hear us in seven kingdoms! 693 01:27:18,625 --> 01:27:23,708 Fair maiden, may I have this dance? 694 01:27:24,208 --> 01:27:26,667 Oh, I beg your pardon. I apologise. 695 01:27:26,667 --> 01:27:30,250 Who on earth was that? Oh, thank you. 696 01:28:05,458 --> 01:28:09,167 Listen... Where did the old woman go? 697 01:28:09,167 --> 01:28:11,500 The old woman? 698 01:28:11,500 --> 01:28:16,083 -I haven't seen her all night. -We need to find her. 699 01:28:16,083 --> 01:28:19,292 We have her to thank for all of this. 700 01:29:08,583 --> 01:29:11,292 Yes, it is me. 701 01:29:11,292 --> 01:29:13,500 I can't believe it... 702 01:29:13,500 --> 01:29:17,208 A spell was cast on me when you cursed the Christmas Star. 703 01:29:17,208 --> 01:29:20,417 Since then, I have searched for Gulltopp endlessly. 704 01:29:20,417 --> 01:29:24,083 I knew she was the only one who could break the spell 705 01:29:24,083 --> 01:29:27,167 and make the star shine again. 706 01:29:27,167 --> 01:29:30,208 And when you gave me your golden heart... 707 01:29:30,208 --> 01:29:35,625 ...I knew that the bad times were over. 708 01:29:39,583 --> 01:29:44,750 Come. Let's go look at the Christmas Star. 709 01:30:01,708 --> 01:30:05,542 It's beautiful.51448

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