Anastasia (2018) - full transcript

Once, the
Romanovs ruled all of Russia.

For 300 years,
the dynasty reigned,

from the first family
to the last.

When the revolution came,
so too the change,

and the Romanov name
was seen as a threat.

But another name would rise...

the name of a young girl
that would become legend.

Though no one can say for sure

what happened to her,

many timeless tales suggest
it's more than it seems.

For where there lives hope...



there will always live dreams.

The festivities
are beginning, Anastasia.

What are you doing
all the way out here?

Something doesn't feel right,
Rasputin.

Another ball, another party.

It's just the butterflies...

from all these... guests.

It's more than that.
It's the people.

I wish everyone could come,
all of Russia.

One day, when you rule,
they will.

I can see it.
It's part of your... magic.

And our plan is still
in place for the ball?

It is.

Now, let's go find
your family.



The ball's about to begin.

Good evening, Tsar Nicholas.

Wonderful night
for a gathering.

Thank you.
Please, enjoy the party.

- Hm.
- Tsar Nicholas.

May I have a moment?

Of course.

Thank you for... always
being there for her.

Often I think
you may be her only friend.

It's just the age.
I know it well.

It was the age
when your family found me

and brought a homeless boy in.

Ah...

Now, Your Majesty,

I have been researching
trade routes

on how we can improve
the resources for the people.

Always working, my friend.

I have something for you.

Hm.

Oh, I cannot accept this.

Ah... but you must.

It is one of many advantages
of being Tsar.

You are now Grigori Rasputin,

Grand Protector of Russia.

- Thank you.
- Hm.

Then as Grand Protector,

I must advise you
to entertain Lenin tonight.

Just with a close eye.

Prosperity brings peace, and
Lenin rises with the people.

It'll be a gesture
of goodwill.

Lenin is opportunist
and is not to be trusted.

He'll go to unthinkable
lengths to achieve his goals.

I have already informed him that
he is not allowed on this premises,

on this night,
nor any other.

Do not worry, Rasputin.

We must always stand
for what is right,

no matter the times.

In you, Russia trusts,
as do I.

I seek your counsel.

This choice is not easy.

The correct choices
never are.

The heart of Russia

grows cold, Lenin.

But a new Russia needs you

if it is to rise.

The people, your people,
they starve...

while their extravagances
thrive.

But what is needed,
I just cannot...

It's one family...

or an entire nation.

The people look to you
to lead.

If the Tsar
does not respect this,

you must show your strength...
and never look back.

Once done...

it shall be done.

Russia cannot continue
under this rule of the Tsar.

The people starve,

our resources and power
weaken by the day.

Let me lead you
to rise against Nicholas

and restore our
impoverished nation

back to prominence.

For the people,
I plead to you.

The Tsar Nicholas has decreed
that you shall not be allowed...

to be on the premises
this evening.

This is the final order...

the order of the Tsar.

You see, elitism!

Royalty!

They mock us as commoners.

They mock the very essence
of our country!

Mark my words when I say this,

this will be
their great downfall.

Their lavish balls,

their imperial costumes,

their feast and arts...

I vow to end this dynasty
from ruling our Russia,

once and for all!

Father, the ball has begun.

Anya, you can't be here.
It's very dangerous.

It's OK.

We do it for her.

We do it for
the children of Russia.

That's who we fight for,

the children of Russia,

for new Russia.

Are you with me, comrades?!

Then hold your vodka up high.

For peace, land, and power!

Miss, please don't let them
start a conversation.

Last time, we spent
the whole night.

Just remember, you can always
use a dance with me as an out.

Oh, my hero.

Ah, a conversation
I will enjoy.

A pleasure to see you again.

As always, Russia
is extremely appreciative

of the alliance
between our two countries.

As is China.
We are honored by your invite.

No doubt we will have
many a moment

to discuss
our continued friendship.

Still no princess, I see.

Well, I look forward
to the day.

There are plenty here,
you know.

Fighting I seem
to have mastered.

Dance partners,
on the other hand...

Well, I do trust
your journey here was grand?

Grand, like
all adventures are.

My beautiful children.

How did we get so lucky?

It is not luck.

How do I look, Father?

Ah... dashing,

like the princes
in your storybook.

And just as brave!

- Is it ready?
- Of course. I made you a promise,

and I intend to keep it.

But first, what about him?

I made your father a promise
that I'd find you a prince.

Him? Gross.

Well, I tried.

But now...

And this year,
we have a special guest!

We welcome the orphans.

I have a feeling
that was your daughter.

As usual, I believe
you are correct.

♪ At night when I'm dreaming ♪

♪ A magic might find me
with a home and a family ♪

♪ And stardust behind me ♪

♪ A warm fire that glistens ♪

♪ A mother who listens ♪

♪ Food on the table ♪

♪ And bedtime with fables ♪

♪ Yes, I do believe ♪

♪ Someone out there
loves me ♪

♪ They may be far away ♪

♪ But we'll find each other
someday ♪

♪ For now, I'll let my dreams ♪

♪ Run free ♪

You did say you wanted
another child.

- May I have this dance?
- Will you dance with me?

- Told you I'd be asked first!
- We were asked at the same time!

You have got
to be kidding me.

Why, yes, I'd love to dance.

Right...

Tsar Nicholas,
I must speak to you.

I had a vision.
It's Lenin.

No. Not on this night,
Rasputin.

Lenin is at bay.
The guards are at the gates.

Just enjoy the festivities,
my old friend.

I'm here for my meeting
with the Tsar!

Come! Hurry!

Come.

Go. Hurry!

Listen... stay, stay.

Where is the Tsar?!

No sign of the royal family.

The guards have searched
everywhere.

There are places
in the palace,

places unseen.

But where?

There.

Is it ready? Lenin will
soon know of our whereabouts.

The link
is nearly complete.

We must move,
Rasputin, now!

It is ready.

The children first.

Are we going to be OK?

Always.

Take this, it will bring
you magic when you need it.

Blue will tell you
who to trust,

and red will tell you
who to fear.

And what will be of you?

I'll find you with this.

Now go, Anastasia, go!

Go, Anastasia. Be strong.

Papa, are you coming?

Alexei, you must be brave,
like in the storybooks.

Now go.

Papa...

- Papa!
- Anastasia!

No, Papa!

Seize him!

Tell me what you did with her.

Never. So long as the blood
of a Romanov lives,

so, too, does the heart
of Russia.

So be it.

♪ Read this song ♪

♪ Of days long gone ♪

♪ Darkened spirits ♪
♪ take and roam ♪

♪ Souls untwine ♪

♪ Rise as mine ♪

♪ Time before ♪

♪ And time after ♪

♪ Time ♪

Now he is ours.

Find her,
the Grand Duchess, Anastasia.

You're going to have
a great time at the party,

I just know it.

Sure thing, Mom.

Beatrice invited you herself,
you know.

Yeah. She invited me
because you're her mom's boss.

We've talked about that,
Megan.

It's not a...

I swear...

so many deer this time of year.

Yeah... deer.

- OK.
- Thanks, Mom.

- Of course.
- So coulda walked.

- But thanks anyway.
- Call me if you need anything, OK?

You got it.

I love you.

- Love you too.
- Bye. Have fun.

- Megan!
- Happy birthday, Beatrice.

Thank you so much.
I'm super glad you made it.

Me too.

You know, I've just been

adding gifts to the table

but since you're right here,
I'll just

go ahead and open yours.

Oh, no, you don't
have to do that.

- Just put it on the table.
- I insist.

It is my birthday,
after all.

Right. Anything
for your birthday, Beatrice.

I love it! It's perfect.
Thank you for coming.

Yeah.

Thanks for, like,
inviting me.

Megan! I'm so glad
you could make it.

Thanks for coming.
Let's get your skates.

Here, let me take that.
I'll put it with the others.

- Oh, thanks.
- You're very welcome,

and please tell your mother
I said hello.

Will do.

Size five, please.

Size five.

Seriously?
What is this?

I told my mom
not to make me invite her.

Come on, let's get
to the good gifts.

No good book
should ever go to waste.

Wasn't a hit, huh?

Yeah, well, Beatrice is

kind of an idiot, so...

Someone smart should enjoy it.

Wait...

I can't let a fellow book-lover

leave empty-handed.

Store policy.

Pick out any book
you'd like.

It's on the house tonight.

- Any book?
- Any.

Thanks.

The Bride of Frankenstein.

You're home early.

Yeah, you were supposed to call.
What happened?

Party ended early.

I had a great time though.

Really tired.

I think I'm gonna
head to bed.

OK. Hope you had fun.

Huh?

You sure everything's OK?

Yeah, Mom. I promise.

The party was great.
Trust me.

OK. I just wanted to check in.

Thanks, Mom.

You bet.

"The History
of the Romanovs."

I know you're there.
Come out.

I knew it was you...

the girl from the road.

Why are you following me?

And why are you
dressed like that?

It's OK.

It's actually a cool dress.

It's just, you know,
different.

You're safe here.

I won't tell anyone
if you ran away.

I've thought about
doing it too.

The whole "no friends,
weird parents" thing.

Totally get it.

If you need a roof,

you can stay there
for the night.

The Millers are trying
to sell it, so...

it's empty.

Well... come on.

Here, hold this.

It's just a flashlight.

You know,
to help you see in the dark.

A flashlight?

Wow. Where again
did you run away from?

I come here sometimes
just to get away.

Just make sure you
keep the lights low.

It draws attention.

It's a lot more comfortable
than it looks.

Gotta go. I'll check on you
in the morning, OK?

What's your name, anyhow?

- Annie.
- Oh.

It's nice to meet you, Annie.
I'm Megan.

OK, OK.

I'm up.

Did... did you do this?

Yes. You don't like?

Like?

I love.

This definitely brings value
to the neighborhood.

But... the Millers
are gonna be really mad

if they drive by
and see it...

with us. So...

Why don't we
get out of here?

But after I change.

Welcome to my room.

I have to change,
but it'll only be a sec.

It's a perk of being 12.

Make yourself at home though.

Everything OK out there?

I know you're new here
and stuff,

but if you're planning on
sticking around,

there's this really cool
Halloween party

that everyone goes to.

Ready to roll?

"Madison."

What? You act like you've never
been to a playground before.

A playground?

Yeah. A playground.

You know,
grounds where you play?

The swings are my favorite.

They always make me feel
like I'm flying.

Come on.

What are you waiting for?

It's safe.

It's just old.

I come here all the time.

I don't understand.

It's all in the feet.

And, well,
remembering to hold on.

You got it.

OK, the higher you are,
the more fun it is.

OK, so at the highest point,
we fly.

Ready?

One...

two...

three!

I like playgrounds.

Yeah, they're pretty great.

Um, who are you?

And isn't Halloween
next weekend?

Come on, Beatrice,
leave her alone.

Must have got it from the same
place you got that stupid book.

Yeah, go back to your hole,
Megan.

Let's get outta here.

How...
how did you do that?

Russian trick.

Well, whatever it was,
it awesome!

Awe-some.

What is this awesome?

It means...

well...
How 'bout I just show you?

Besides,

we've really gotta do something
about that dress.

Where to?

Mall-leh?

- What?
- Mall-leh-leh?

Oh, the mall? The mall.

Choose your words, pal.

Ain't but a few miles away.

And this baby's got
plenty of horsepower.

Where are the horses?

Come on in.

You look like
a weird, old, creepy man.

Now, honey, you know I said
not to talk to strangers, OK?

It's just a movie on a TV.

You know, Back to the Future.

Uh... a TV?

Yeah, like the one
at the Miller's house.

Except this one is on...
and really loud.

It works by...

Actually, I don't know
how it works.

But it's really cool.

Come on. We've got
a Bliss album to listen to.

Why are you listening to Bliss
on that right now?

She's giving a surprise free
concert in the mall right now.

Come on, come on.
Follow me.

Who's Bliss?

♪ Tell me what I wanna hear
whisper in my ear ♪

♪ 'Cause you and I could be
just one breath or two away ♪

♪ Or you can say
this is all for nothing ♪

♪ But how you gonna know if
you're never gonna give in? ♪

♪ How's it gonna be
if you never believe it? ♪

♪ I don't wanna go
and change your mind ♪

♪ Oh, I just want your love ♪

♪ The simple kind of love ♪

♪ Every day I see it clear
hoping you appear ♪

♪ I am reckless, I can
see it all before my eyes ♪

♪ It's another light ♪

♪ I don't wanna go
and change your mind ♪

♪ Oh, I just want your love ♪

♪ Your love ♪

♪ I don't wanna go
and waste my time ♪

♪ Oh, I just want your love ♪

♪ The simple kind of love ♪

Well, come on, do something!

♪ I don't wanna go
and change your mind ♪

♪ Oh, I just want your love ♪

♪ Your love ♪

♪ I don't wanna go
and waste my time ♪

♪ Oh, I just want your love ♪

♪ The simple kind of love ♪

I don't know how you guys
got up here,

but that was... amazing!

You're amazing!

I mean, you're amazing.

I totally get why they
call you Bliss.

Thanks.

Why does your dress
look like that?

What... she means is...

So cool.

Yeah. That really works.

Well, I think you're dress
is pretty cool.

I wasn't really expecting that
type of interesting dance

to that song. But I like the way
you guys switched it up.

If you want, I can show you
what inspires my look.

That's the key, inspiration.

Really?

Sure. You know,
after I'm done

with this concert
and everything.

Right, the concert.

Yeah, that. But I'll meet
you guys after, OK?

OK! Come on.

♪ Lying in my bed
I hear the clock tick ♪

♪ And think of you ♪

♪ Caught up in circles ♪

♪ Confusion is nothing new ♪

♪ Flashback, warm nights ♪

♪ Almost left behind ♪

♪ Suitcase of memories ♪

♪ Time after ♪

♪ Sometimes you picture me ♪

♪ I'm walking too far ahead ♪

♪ You're calling to me ♪

♪ I can't hear
what you've said ♪

♪ Then you say, go slow ♪

♪ I fall behind ♪

♪ The second hand unwinds ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I will be waiting ♪

Mom?

Mmm.

Mommy, my corndog.

You, come on, get in here.
You're on.

The villain show's up next.

The villain line is up next,
people.

You are too good, man.

Let's go!

How's my evil mustache?

Mmm...

You wanna be a real villain?

You definitely need
an evil mustache.

Places, guys.
Come on, let's go. Line up.

- Your turn.
- You guys...

Come on!

All right! Yes.

All right. Next up is
our villain collection.

Let's go, let's go.

Right, go.

Come on, you're up.

Evil! Evil! Evil!

That was awesome!

Wow! It's...

Perfect.

Oh, gosh.
I'm so late.

But this was so worth it.

Yeah, thanks for being
so, you know...

Awesome.

If you're ever in California,
look me up.

We will.
Right, Annie?

I've always wanted to go
to California.

Ha!

Sir!
That's really not appropriate

You need to leave.

So... Annie,
that's a pretty name.

Thank you.

It doesn't sound
very Russian though.

Is it Russian?

I knew immediately
where you were from

because of your accent.

I am fascinated
by Russian history.

Catherine the Great,
Ivan the Terrible,

the Romanovs...

Do you still have family there?

- Yes.
- Well, it's a different world.

Here you go, honey.

Oh, my...

Well, I would love
to meet your parents.

Maybe next time we can
all have dinner together.

That'd be great.

Worms?

No, spaghetti.

What are you waiting for?

Dig in.

Uh, that's how they
eat spaghetti in Russia.

I-I... Did you know this?

I had no idea.

But...

It's certainly more fun.

I'm really glad
you have a new friend.

Yeah.

A friend.

So I'm guessing
Coke and spaghetti

are your favorite
things now.

Very much so.

Oh, this is my favorite part.

♪ I had the time of my life ♪

♪ No, I never... ♪

Come on.

You leap,
and I'll catch you.

I've always wanted
to do that.

Oh...

I got these...
two birthdays ago.

And I've never really had
anyone to share them with.

What is it?

They're friendship bracelets.

You get half,
and I get half.

So we're never really apart.

And when we really are together,
they're whole.

Can I ask you something?

Anything.

Who are you really?

You know, the bushes

the day at the playground.

The necklace that glows.

You're different.

I know it.

Yes.

I don't understand.

How is that even possible?

When Lenin rose against us,

Rasputin created a portal to
a place where we would be safe.

He sent me through
with this amulet.

For it's glow would guide me

to someone I could trust.

But my family...

I was the only one
who made it through.

Well... do you know
what happened to them?

No.

Only what's in the book.

It's OK.

I'm glad you found me,

even if you had to time travel
to meet me.

I'll always be here for you.

Besides...

we're family now.

OK.

I'll pick you up at ten,

but no later.
And no walking home.

We got it.
Thanks, Mom.

Don't call me Mom,
it's Mummy.

Right, Mummy.

Oh, and girls,

happy All Hallows' Eve.

Come on.

Remember, it's all fake.

Plus, she's, like, four.

Trick or treat?

One quick stop
before the party?

Do we get trick and treat?

Watch and learn.

Actually,
why don't you do it?

Everyone loves a princess.

Especially a real one.

So I just knock on the door,
and they give me things?

Yep. That's the power
of Halloween.

Knock harder.

Trick and treat?

Have you found her?

She has eluded me.

Time is ticking.

Find the girl
and bring her to me.

Dude, you are way too old
to be trick or treating.

The haunted house party
is gonna be amazing.

Dude, everyone in town
is gonna be there.

OK, we are talking
Risky Business amazing.

Dude, can I just say for
a minute how much I love you?

Come on.
Let's explore.

I think he likes you.

How do you say gross?

Gross is exactly
what you say.

Oh, look,
it's Queen Bee Beatrice.

Victory.

Come on.
A haunted maze.

A haunted maze?

- I give up.
- Trust me.

You're gonna love it.

- Hey!
- I'm telling.

OK, so the fun
is figuring a way out.

Don't we just go out
the same way we came in?

Nope.

Keep up!

Megan...

Megan?

Rasputin!

How did you find me?

Are they... OK?

Rasputin...

It is time to go home,
child.

Megan!

- Megan!
- Annie?

Annie...

Annie.

Annie?

Looking for your friend?

We saw her leave...
without you.

We march to you now.

You have done well, Rasputin.
We await.

No!

Where's your friend?

I just wanna go home,
Mom.

But... OK.

Is she OK?

She's fine...

I guess.

OK.

Cool costume, freak.

I'm Ashley Anderson
with Channel 3 News,

and we are live on the scene
the accident

that has caused quite
a disturbance

- this Halloween night.
- Mike, we're here at the scene.

It's absolutely nothing
but carnage around here.

And the children are
running around screaming.

We have no idea
what exactly has gone on.

Uh, we can tell by the way

that the cars
are all being pushed...

This is Blake Hanson,
reporting for WAFP,

where just ten minutes ago,
here at the park,

there was a horrific accident.

Now, first responders
are already on the scene,

they're cleaning everything up.

- Seriously?
- This was on the intersection

of Fourth and Magnolia.

We are asking people
to take alternate routes home

just to make sure
that there's no backups.

Again, looks like first responders
are doing an amazing job.

- We're first on scene, as always...
- Annie?!

Blake Hanson here,
with WAFP.

Where are we going?

What are you doing with me?

I must take you back,

- as he commands.
- Back?

The portal waits
for one more visit.

- Through and back.
- Through and back?

With your return
to Mother Russia

there'll be no remaining
Romanov heirs.

And he will do to you
as he will do to your family.

They are alive?

Rasputin, it isn't you.

You don't have to do this.

To Mother Russia
we return.

How did...?

The magic of TV.

Come on. Follow me.

Hop on.

My portal, I need
to get back to it.

I can save them.

- Well, where is it?
- The playground.

I'm on it.

I know it's here some...

That's it!

The portal.

He's here.

Follow my lead.

Easy...

When I say go...
Get ready.

Go!

We need a plan.

Like, now.

I have an idea.

I'll distract him,
you run.

This is it.

I'll always remember you.

Always.

I think you forgot something.

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

OK, you need to go.

- Do you trust me?
- Yes.

At the highest point,
we fly.

Three...

two...

fly!

This isn't you!

Rasputin!

Look at me.

Look deep inside you.

You are more than this spell,
I see it in you.

The regular you.

I must take you to him.

Always stand
for what is right,

no matter the times.

We must always stand
for what is right,

no matter the times.

My Anastasia.

I'm so sorry.

Yes!

I'm back.

Is it ready?

Lenin will soon know
of our whereabouts.

The link is nearly complete.

We must move,
Rasputin, now!

It is ready.

The children first.

- Come to me. Come.
- No, Papa!

We must go through the portal
before it is too late.

Ana, Ana.

The amulet.

Let's go. Go.
Come on.

Are you coming?

I cannot.

If I come, he will
never stop looking for you.

Here, I can protect you.

And Russia.

My faithful friend...

Time is of the essence,

but when time catches up,
find her.

Hey, kiddo.
If you're not too busy,

could you run this gift
over to the new neighbors?

But they just moved in.

We know.

But 'tis the season.

And we'd like to start off
on a good foot.

One without any
mysterious animal bushes.

Fine.

Right.

It's fixed.

You must be here
for Grandmother.

Hello...

old friend.

Annie?

But that would mean...

That I'm every bit
of 83 years old.

But how?

Come, I will tell you
all about it.

How do these stories go?

Ah, yes.

Once upon a time...

♪ Lying in my bed
I hear the clock tick ♪

♪ And think of you ♪

♪ Caught up in circles ♪

♪ Confusion is nothing new ♪

♪ Flashback, warm nights ♪

♪ Almost left behind ♪

♪ Suitcase of memories ♪

♪ Time after ♪

♪ Sometimes you picture me ♪

♪ I'm walking too far ahead ♪

♪ You're calling to me ♪

♪ I can't hear
what you've said ♪

♪ Then you say, go slow ♪

♪ I fall behind ♪

♪ The second hand unwinds ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I will be waiting ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ After my picture fades ♪

♪ And darkness
has turned to gray ♪

♪ Watching through windows ♪

♪ You're wondering
if I'm OK ♪

♪ Secrets stolen ♪

♪ From deep inside ♪

♪ The drum beats out of time ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ You said go slow ♪

♪ I fall behind ♪

♪ The second hand unwinds ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you're lost, you can look
and you will find me ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ If you fall
I will catch you ♪

♪ I will be waiting ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ Time after time ♪

♪ Time after time ♪