Valley of the Lanterns (2018) - full transcript
An old woman's hold on the past puts her family's future in jeopardy.
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(ROARING)
(GASPS)
(LEAVES PLUCKING)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(SIGHS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SLIDES)
(SCREAMS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No one said it was
going to be easy.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(SCREAMS)
(BANG)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
Yes!
(SOFT MUSIC)
Let's go home, now!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(WHISTLES)
(BELL RINGS)
(LAUGHS)
(GASPS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR SHUTS)
Ooh, mmh!
(HUMMING)
(DOOR BANG)
(GLASS CLINKS)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No, I don't have
time for this nonsense.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(WATER PLOPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(WATER SPLASH)
(SIGHS)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(FIRE BLAZES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
It's working.
(BLASTS)
Oh no!
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(COUGHS)
(BLASTS)
Hmm!
(DOOR BANGS)
(COUGHS)
That wasn't the recipe either!
(COUGHS)
Oh, to many pedals.
Not enough sea salts,
perhaps the oil needs
more olives, Oh!
(COUGHS)
Next time I'll have to
leave the windows open.
What happened grandmother?
Oh, it's you!
(COUGHS)
Not your business!
(DOOR BANG)
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SIGHS)
(SNIFFS)
(WHISTLES)
(WATER PLOPS)
(LAUGHS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Wash your hands Porter.
Yes, Mom!
(SIGHS)
(TAP OPENS)
(WATER DRIPS)
Did you invite my
mother in for breakfast?
Yeah, whatever
Olistene's doing
out there in her workshop,
she doesn't want to stop for us.
Huh?
(LAUGHS)
Ah huh!
What, I rang the dinner bell
and Porter heard it all
the way from the field.
Yeah I didn't wanna bother her.
I know she can be
a little stubborn,
but you can't let
her intimidate you.
I know!
Is that all?
Oh, oops!
Much better, thank you.
Dear, your hat.
Oh!
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
I'm worried about her.
She's always been busy being
the only lantern
maker in the Valley,
but this year has
been harder on her
with her shaking sickness.
What's the shaking sickness?
It's a god,
see, you're a grandmother
well she's old!
Now I see why she
doesn't eat with us.
(SIGHS)
You know her hands hurt
her more than she lets on.
Ah huh.
I know how to help her.
- (SUSPENSE MUSIC)
- You do?
Porter can join her
for the rest of the day.
How, it would be good for
her to have some company
in her workshop.
Mom?
Oh, are you sure about that?
I mean, if Olistene
needed any help
or wouldn't she just ask?
All right, probably not.
She promised to pass along
the family trade Porter,
just as her grandfather
did for her.
She promised for next year
and there's one whole
day left to this year.
Only one more day?
So why not start today?
(LAUGHS)
You should know better
than to argue with
a pregnant woman.
(GROANS)
I mean, listen to your mother!
That's right.
(MOANS)
Now you be good son.
And don't forget to bring your
grandmother her breakfast.
Honey, are you ready?
Yup, I'll take the
wagon around front.
(PLATES CLATTER)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(CLOCK TICKING)
(BELL RINGS)
(DRUMS BEAT)
(MUMBLES)
(PIG OINKS)
How beautiful day for a race?
(PIG OINKS)
Good morning friends!
Huh?
Who are we all betting on today?
(LAUGHS)
Final brats!
Okay universe.
It's time to step up.
(FOOTSTEPS)
(BLAST)
(MUMBLES)
Dad?
No I have to get your mom!
You'll you'll probably
be fine, good luck!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOOR KNOCKS)
GRAND MOTHER:
Go away I'm busy.
I brought you your breakfast.
GRAND MOTHER: Porter?
They would send you.
Well, come inside then it seems
neither of us has a choice.
Are you coming in
or not young man?
(DOOR OPENS)
Close the door!
(DOOR BANGS)
All right, I brought
you your breakfast.
Leave it there.
(BUZZING)
This time I'll use
one more of these
and one less of those.
Here we go!
Ah huh!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Wow!
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
I've never seen a
blue fire before.
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
What is this?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BLASTS)
(COUGHS)
Grandmother, are you all right?
(COUGHS)
Oh no.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Let me help.
I don't need help!
Is that medicine
for your hands?
It's something
to calm my nerves.
Does it work?
For a short while at least.
Maybe you should
eat something.
I don't have any time.
If I stop now I'll never
discovered the secret.
The secret?
Yes, a secret,
and do you want to help?
Then I have just
the job for you!
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRUM BEATS)
I'm surprised to see
you again, Keelan..
Well, good morning
to you too, sunshine.
What could you possibly
have to be so happy about?
Huh?
You have no job,
your clothes are falling apart
and your wife left
you months ago.
For what, a Baker?
(LAUGHS)
She says that she's stable,
stable, unstable,
unstable can he be with
that giant Baker's hat?
One gust of wind and bullshit.
Splat fall, right under
his own grinding wheel!
What are you
doing here, Kaitlin?
Same thing I've done all year.
Oh, so making a losing bet?
This time I'm
making a winning bet.
Do you have any coins?
No!
Then what are you going
to buy a ticket with?
This!
What is this?
My house, my
empty lonely house!
The universe has taken
everything else away from me.
Your house?
Are you sure?
I've never been more sure,
of anything in my life.
My year long streak of bad luck
is finally coming to an end.
That's yours to lose.
Who's the lucky pig today?
Right!
Okay Universe, it's
just you and me now.
Give me a sign,
and let me know which
little oinker to pick.
(PIG OINKS)
A sign, any sign!
Final backs!
Come on!
That one!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(RUBBING)
(WATER PLOP)
- It's clean!
- GRAND MOTHER: Good!
Are you making more
lanterns to hand out tonight?
They're all made one for each
and every soul in the Valley.
What do you think I do while
you're out playing ball?
Oh, is that blue oil
the secrets you
were talking about?
GRAND MOTHER: Yes.
What is it for?
It wouldn't be a secret
if I told you, now I wouldn't.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Can I help grandmother?
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, I must be tired
to making my hand shake.
And of course you can help.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
That light is holding!
Porter Is that
the old Fortress?
GRAND MOTHER:
Oh, of course not,
it's only an old painting.
(BLAST)
No, Kaitlin!
(BLAST)
(COUGHS)
That wasn't the secret recipe,
but it's close.
Now what?
I try again, while you...
(SOFT MUSIC)
(RUBBING)
(GROANS)
(LAUGHS)
(TRUMPET PLAYING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BELL DINGS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
(PIG OINKS)
Hurry!
Come on, Come on!
Come on little pig,
go get the carrot, my
house is on the line here!
Oh, you're killing me!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Yeah!
(LAUGHS)
(PIG OINKS)
(CRIES)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(WATER PLOPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(HAMMER CLATTERS)
(WINDOW CLOSES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
That's the last one Dad.
So, hello, what's
going on in there, son?
I'm not supposed to tell
grandmother says it's a secret.
Okay!
You listen now Olistene,
that's the best thing to do.
Yup, that's the
best thing to do.
(DOOR CLOSES)
The wagon is almost full.
Do you think we can
find the secret in time?
We will if this
contraption of ours works.
(STRAP)
(BANG)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
How do you know one of these
is the secret recipe?
Oh, it has to be one
of these, it has to be.
These are the only
possible combinations
of ingredients left.
Are you ready to start?
Ready, Grandmother.
Grandmother is so formal.
Why don't you call me, Nana?
Okay, Nana, I'm ready!
Now Porter!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(FLAME BLAZE)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
They're all working.
Yes, yes!
(BLAST)
Oh, no!
No, no!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BURSTS)
(HUMMING)
(BLAST)
(HUMMING)
(BLAST)
(HUMMING)
(BLAST)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(HUMMING)
(GASPS)
Can we try again, Nana?
(MUMBLES)
Oh, it's time to go!
Don't worry, Nana.
We can get the secret next year.
- (DRAMATIC MUSIC)
- Yeah!
Yes yes, there's
always next year.
You're a good boy Porter.
Go tell your father
that I'll be out in a moment.
Okay!
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
What's this?
One light is holding,
there is still a chance.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(METAL CLINK)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(METAL CLINK)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Hurry up or we'll be late!
There are dozens of lanterns
to hand down before midnight.
(BANG)
(LAUGHS)
(DOG BARKS)
Did we have to do this tonight
on new year's Eve?
Ahaa!
You've officially made this
the worst year of my life.
Oh, don't go putting
this on me, Keelan.
Everyone else only gambles
with what they can
afford to lose.
Come on in my darlings
tonight, we'll sleep in a bed.
(LAUGHS)
Enjoy the festivities Keelan..
(DOOR BANGS)
(DRUM BEAT)
(LAUGHS)
(DRUM BEAT)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
(CLOCK CHIMES)
(COINS CHINK)
That's a one coin for me
and one for your daughter!
I've saved two of
my very best for you.
Whoa, this looks strong!
I think they might
make it all the way
to the moon tonight.
(LAUGHS)
Hi love.
Oh, I'll go.
(COINS CHINK)
Why do we only
give you one coin?
That's not much for
a whole year of work.
I asked my own grandfather
that very question.
What did he say?
He said that traditions
like this festival
are the glue that
holds people together
and his time was a small price
to keep the whole Daddy happy.
Oh!
Between you and me,
I like the attention.
It's nice to have
everyone come to you.
Even if it's only once a year,
especially at my age.
(LAUGHS)
Here's the last
lantern, just for you.
One for every person in town.
(COUGHS)
Now go find your parents.
It's almost time to start.
I can wait for you Nana.
Oh, don't worry about me,
I'll be right behind you.
Okay, Nana!
(FOOT STEPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
It's almost time,
I have to hurry.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Good evening, Austin,
I'm here for a lantern.
A lantern?
(CLOCK TICKS)
Oh, of course, one
moment please, young man.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Just let me find that coin.
No, I have one here somewhere.
Who I'm I My kidding?
I don't have a coin!
I don't have anything left,
I lost it all betting on pigs!
Pig you just said?
I should have stopped,
but I thought I could
win it all back.
(SIGHS)
You're feeling like the universe
is working against you.
It sounds like you're the
one working against you.
My wife said that too,
just before she left me,
but I couldn't stop myself.
The racetrack kept
calling me back.
Ahaa.
"Keelan, Keelan,
come back Keelan,
this time you'll win for sure."
Here you are,
and don't worry about the coin.
I have a feeling this new year
is going to hold a second
chance for both of us
or at least for me.
Second chance?
Are you sure you could
use one of those?
Thanks Austin.
Austin?
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(LAUGHING)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(CART PULLING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
A second chance,
a second chance.
Huh?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(DING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Which way was it?
Everything looks so different.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Yes!
(CART PULLING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
The baby!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Where is my mother?
I am (MUMBLES)
Nana said she'd
be right behind me.
Porter, go find
her, she can't be far.
I will Mom, I'll find her.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(METAL CHIMS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Now I find out that
the old stories are true.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Yes, yes!
The device is in this
statue somewhere.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, no, no!
Nana, the baby is coming!
Nana, where are you?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LANTERN CLINKS)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
I have no idea what to do.
(CLOCK TICKS)
Second chance.
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(METAL CHINKS)
(SIGHS)
It looks like this
may fit right here.
(METAL CHINKS)
(RUMBLING)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(BLAST)
It just unlocked,
and the wall
underneath is the key.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Now this is the key,
I'll need to turn it.
(METAL CHINKS)
Not that way, huh?
How about this way?
(METAL CHINKS)
(RUMBLING)
It's working,
oh no, you don't!
(GASPS)
(RUMBLING)
Nana, Nana, where are you?
(SIGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
The Old Fortress
just like Nana's painting.
(GASPS)
(RUMBLING)
This is hard work!
(COUGHS)
Second chance.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(FIRE BLAZES)
No, no, no, no!
(CRIES)
(GASPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
My Secret!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Nana!
Porter?
(COUGHS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(GROANS)
Nana!
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Second chance!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(CHUCKLES)
(WHISTLES)
(MELODIOUS BELLS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(CHIMES)
(LAUGHS)
It worked, it
actually worked too!
Your story was true.
Happy new year Olistene!
And a happy new
year to you too, son!
Mwaah!
(MUMBLES)
I feel if the weight
of an entire year
has been lifted from my hands.
You would look so handsome
with a great big beard.
You know what?
I was thinking
about growing one.
(MUMBLES)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
I'm off to work, honey!
(DOOR BANGS)
(SIGHS)
Let's get that blood flowing!
(SIGHS)
It's gonna be a good year!
No, a great year!
I can taste it in the air.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOG BARKS)
What's the now, pig races?
Hmm?
(WHISTLES)
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GROANS)
Are you all right,
what happened?
Olistene kissed me,
and she called me son.
She did what?
Are you two talking about me?
Oh, good morning.
Wash your hands Porter.
(GROAN)
(WATER DRIPS)
(CHUCKLES)
No, I don't need
to be picked up,
I'm almost eight.
(DING)
(LAUGHS)
My little man.
Mother?
Yes dear?
I've been...
Dear?
Hmm!
Your hat.
Ooh!
(GROANS)
(LAUGHS)
What we've been talking
and we think it's
time for Porter
to learn the family trade
for you to teach him how
to make the paper lanterns.
Do you?
What, I'm just a kid!
You said it yourself son,
you are almost eight.
That's not what I meant.
Yes.
Before you answer,
I prepared a list.
I will.
First item, you yourself
were younger than Porter
when great grandfather
began teaching you,
wait, what did you say?
I said, I agree.
I'll apprentice the boy
in the family trade.
You will?
On one condition.
What?
Please give him one more year.
I was too young when
grandfather started teaching me
and besides I feel more
than healthy enough
to handle this year by myself.
Yes, I'm only seven now
give me another year Mom.
All right, next year then.
(SIGHS)
Honestly, I didn't expect
you to say yes so quickly.
I spent all night
writing this list.
I know better than to
argue with a politician.
Oh, speaking of which
I don't wanna miss the first
council meeting of the year.
Would you like a ride
to town council woman?
My wagon is at your service.
Oh, well sir.
How can I refuse?
(KISSES)
(GROANS)
Close!
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(COCK CROWS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
I finally found the secret
of the Valley grandfather.
The old stories of the
Fortress were true.
Now my lantern is made of bronze
instead of paper.
And I never have
to let it go again.
(LAUGHS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
So, I bet on which little pig
I think we'll win in a race?
For the fourth time, yes.
Or how do you make them run?
I use the carrot
on the stick method.
Ingenious, here
are some coins!
Wait, what happens if
I pick the wrong pig?
If you lose today,
there will always be
another race tomorrow.
Now, which pig do
you like to win?
I'd like that one to win please.
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
That was a waste
of time and coins.
I won't be going back
to those pig races anytime soon.
The universe has spoken
and I'm listening
tomorrow it's
right back to work,
that's a sure fact!
(DOOR BANGS)
Come on (MUMBLES)
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(CHUCKLES)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(BRUSH SCRAPPING)
(SIGHS)
(WATER SPLASH)
(GROANS)
(COUGHS)
(GASPS)
(PIG OINKS)
(DRUM MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Oh, No!
(THUD)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, my!
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(BELL DINGS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
(CRIES)
(FOOTSTEPS)
Huh!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, no!
(CRIES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Mmhh!
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(DING)
(PIG OINKS)
(LAUGHS)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CRASH)
(COUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Don't you judge
me with those eyes,
I have to do it again!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(WATER PLOP)
(FIRE BLAZES)
(MUMBLES)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
mu
This looks strong!
Think they might
make it all the way
to the moon tonight?
(LAUGHS)
I'll go.
Your Father makes the
same bad joke every year.
(COINS CHINK)
Why do we only
give you one coin?
That's not much for
a whole year of work.
It's because I
love my work so much.
Oh!
I know, here's
your lantern Porter
go find your parents it's
almost time to start.
Yes, grandmother.
- (GASPS)
- Oh my!
(CLOCK TICKS)
I have to hurry.
Good evening, Olistene,
I'm here for a lantern.
Oh, how did I
forget you again?
Again me, again?
You look for your calling
while I find your lantern.
Who I'm I kidding,
I don't have a coin.
I don't have anything left.
You ever feel like the universe
is working against you?
The universe made
you bet on pig races?
You heard about that, huh?
Oh, cheap forget the coin,
take this and
enjoy the festival.
Olistene, I don't mean
to sound ungrateful,
but do you think this
lantern will fly?
Olistene?
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTERS)
(GASPS)
Good evening, Olistene,
I'm here for a lantern.
I have your
lantern right here.
Just let me find my coin.
Forget the coin.
Oh, thank you.
How can you make the
same mistakes every year?
Every year?
I don't understand.
You always have
the same excuse
how the universe is
working against you.
Well, I...
The universe didn't
make you bet your house
on a Pig Race.
News here travels
fast around here.
Life doesn't happen
to you, Keelan,
you have a choice
in what you do.
But what if I keep
making bad choices?
Then take responsibility
and stop doing it!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Are you all right, Olistene?
Your hands are shaking.
Maybe you should sit down.
No, I don't have
time for this nonsense.
You'll never do
anything different.
Is that your lantern?
Let me help you down the water.
I'm not going to the water
and I don't need your help.
You're not going to the water?
Yeah!
Where are you going?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(CART PULLING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(METAL CLINGS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Wow!
You think this
far could get easier
after so many times.
(GASPS)
What is happening right now?
(GASPS)
What are you doing here?
I didn't know
there was anything
in this whole pile of rocks.
You can't be in here,
you have to go!
(METAL CLINGS)
No!
(GASPS)
This is an old
calendar, isn't it?
But why are you
turning it backwards?
Unless you're resetting
the year somehow.
That's what you meant
about me making the same
mistakes over and over.
How did you figure
that out so fast?
I'm right, really?
I've been reading the story
of the Old Fortress as kid
but I wouldn't have
dreamed it was true.
I don't have time for this,
you'll have to
come back with me.
Okay, now we're talking.
Do you need some help?
Stop asking me that!
I don't need any help!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Grandmother!
No!
Who's the kid?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Come in Porter,
and stay close to me.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(COCK CROWS)
(BELL DINGS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTERS)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(HUMMING)
(DOOR OPENS)
Oh, no now what
am I going to do?
Where is Porter?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(WHISTLES)
Stop playing with
your tooth Porter,
you're making it loose.
You're not pregnant
any more mum?
Pregnant?
Is my baby sister upstairs?
Baby sister?
What has gotten into you today?
(LAUGHS)
It sounds like somebody
wants a baby sister.
(LAUGHS)
How bout it, honey?
(LAUGHS)
Oh, it looks like breakfast
will have to do for now.
(PLATES CLATTER)
Dear?
Huh!
Your hat.
Oh!(GROANS)
(LAUGHS)
What happened
to your beard Dad?
You know what, I was
thinking about growing one.
We've been talking
and we think it's time.
Well, I wrote this list of
reasons for Porter to...
Allow me, my dear,
I believe it's high
time for Porter
to learn the family
trade of lantern making.
What, really?
He'll be turning eight soon.
But I already turned eight.
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
Ouch!
And that's far
older than I was
when I started with
my grandfather.
This is so surprising.
That would be wonderful.
And what time is
better than the present?
Mom?
Listen to your grandmother
and do what she says.
We'll be taking the Wagon.
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
Did my mother just
volunteer to teach our son?
I guess she
stayed up all night
writing that list
for nothing huh?
(CHUCKLES)
Let me enjoy this
for one moment, please.
What happened last night?
How did I get my tooth back?
Well, the last
night you remember
wasn't actually last night.
What does that mean?
I'll explain it on the way,
I have to find someone
and I'm not letting
you out of my sight,
not for a moment.
Now, where do I begin?
Do you know the story of
the Old Valley Fortress?
I heard that it was
destroyed by an army.
And now we have a Lantern
Festival about it.
(CHUCKLES)
There's a little
more to it than that.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Long ago, the founders
of this Valley
lived under the protection
of a mighty stone Fortress.
A Fortress with a secret.
A secret?
Mmh, somehow they knew exactly
when any disaster was
going to strike the Valley.
Any disaster, floods,
famines, or fires.
How did they know
what would happen?
That was the
power of the secret.
If a disaster struck, they
would restart the year.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Just like we did last night,
with the blue light.
That's right.
And because they
remembered exactly
what was going to happen,
they could prepare
before it struck again.
I remember losing my tooth,
but it's still here.
That's because you
haven't lost it yet,
just as your father
hasn't grown as big beard
and you haven't had
your eighth birthday.
And how Mom isn't pregnant
with my baby sister.
Yes, that too.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOG BARKS)
(DOOR OPENS)
I have a house,
coins in my pocket.
My wife is back,
no she never left.
Could it be that the
universe finally took pity
and it's given me,
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
A second chance?
(CART PULLING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Why did that Army
destroy the Fortress?
They were jealous neighbors
from the other valleys
who wanted the secret
for themselves.
Why didn't the
people share with them?
Because it was too powerful
for just anyone to use.
They had to protect it.
But isn't that selfish?
Selfish?
Who knows what the others
would have used the secret for?
If the people
knew they were going
to be attacked by an army,
why didn't they restart the
year and prepare for that?
The army came
on New Year's Eve.
So they didn't have
a chance to use it.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
By the next morning,
the Fortress was burned
and the secret lost.
It was lost, until I found it!
Now it's mine to protect.
(SOFT MUSIC)
You don't remember me at all?
Should I?
I gave you the deed
to my house, last night.
If I had a house,
would I sleep here?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
It's as if last
year's happening again
and only I know it!
Oh, the universe is
giving me a second chance!
Are you betting
or not Mr. Universe?
Ooh, yes I am.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
And I know just
the little oinker,
is gonna win this race.
(PIG OINKS)
Grandmother, I don't
remember any disasters.
What's that, disasters?
If you restarted
the year again,
like in few days,
what disaster are
you saving us from?
Oh, well, I...
And if we're the
only ones who know
shouldn't we tell someone?
We can't do that,
We have to protect it to
keep the secret, secret.
Who knows what day
you would do with it?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
Not even Mom?
No, not even Mom.
No one can know.
You have to promise me
that you won't tell anyone
about this secret, okay?
Your mother told you to do
what I said, didn't she?
Yes.
Promise me you won't
tell anyone, Porter.
Okay, grandmother, I promise.
That's a good boy.
What about the man,
the one that was
in there with us?
He's the reason we
need to find a Pig Race.
A Pig Race?
(BIRDS CHIRP)
(FOOTSTEPS)
Wah!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
Pig Racing, why didn't
I know about this?
It's not something you want
to have anything to do with.
(GASPS)
(PIG OINKS)
(LAUGHS)
Keelan?
Huh, Olistene?
You found me fast,
this is amazing!
Thank you, oh, thank you!
Don't thank me.
Why would you come back here
to make the same mistakes again?
Mistakes?
Your wife always leaves
you because of this place.
Always, how many times
have you used that lantern?
And I've to know
what I'm talking about.
I know something too.
I may have bet on all
the losers last year,
but I also remember
each and every winner!
(RAMBLING)
(PIG OINKS)
(COIN CHINKS)
And my wife won't
leave me when I'm rich!
(COIN CHINKS)
I didn't use the
lantern to make you rich.
I noticed your hands
aren't shaking anymore.
That's why you do it, isn't it?
Restarting the year makes
your hands healthy again.
Look, you can stop
worrying Olistene.
I'm not gonna tell
anyone about this gift.
It's between you and me,
you go your way
and I'll go mine.
You won't even see me
again if you don't want to.
Agreed?
(SIGHS)
Fine, agreed.
(PIG OINKS)
Hey, you there, keep your
boy away from the pigs.
We were just leaving.
Come on Porter, we're done here.
Yes!
Can I come back?
No, and don't
tell your mother,
I brought you here.
(CHINGS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
- (DRAMATIC MUSIC)
- Huh!
Here, sweep the floor!
(GROANS)
(FIRE BLAZES)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Did your grandfather teach you
about the secret
of the Fortress?
Not all of it,
but what little was
known was passed down
through the generations
of lantern makers.
I worked for a long time to
discover this special blue oil.
When I finally found it,
it was almost too late for me.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
Besides my grandfather
had no interest
in learning the secret.
He took the New Year's
Festival very seriously.
(SNIP)
Did you all know that our family
has been making these lanterns,
since the very beginning?
Back to when the
Fortress was destroyed
and the farmers
began the festival.
(SNIP)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Why are the lanterns
made of paper?
We make the
lanterns out of paper,
so they are light
enough to float.
And we let them
burn to remind us
that like the old Fortress,
nothing lasts forever.
(CHUCKLES)
When I was your age,
I never wanted to
let my lantern go.
What's the point of
holding onto something
that's meant to float away.
How did you get to be so wise?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(COIN CHINKS)
(QUAKE)
(COIN CHINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Ouch!
Let me see that finger.
But you made it
look so simple.
Simple does not mean easy.
(COIN CHINKS)
(QUAKE)
(LAUGHS)
(COIN CHINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(FIRE BLAZES)
Oh, no!
(GASPS)
(COUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(COIN CHINKS)
(QUAKE)
(LAUGHS)
(PAPER FLIPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Whoa!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(SIGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
What?
(GASPS)
(PAPER FLIPS)
You have such
beautiful eyelashes.
Huh, what?
All the girls at
school must be jealous.
They come from your
father's side of the family
all you'll get from
me is my mustache.
(DINGS)
(CHUCKLES)
(LAUGHS)
Oh don't you worry?
I'm much too old to care
about things like that.
(AIR WHOOSHING)
(DRUM BEATS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Mother you're crying?
I'm just happy, my dear.
(PIG OINKS)
So you're probably wondering
what has me so down, aren't you?
Well, she left me.
My wife left me for
the Baker again!
(PIG OINKS)
She called me selfish,
said that I spend too much
time at the Pig Track.
But it was not
that I was losing,
I was winning this time.
What more does she want?
(PIG OINKS)
I tell you all I need
now is a second chance!
A second, second chance!
(PIG OINKS)
If only there was some
ancient Fortress Secret
that would let me live
this year all over again.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
Huh?
Why does everyone
always leave me?
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Hello Olistene?
Huh, Oh, it's you,
you appear to be doing
well for yourself.
Oh, this old thing?
How about you Olistene, what's
that doctor's medicine for
is you're shaking sickness back?
It's nothing, just
something to calm the nerves.
I see, look, I'll
get to the point.
It's almost the new year
and I'm ready and willing
to do whatever you need
to restart it again.
I haven't decided
if I'm going to.
(LAUGHS)
You're trying to get
rid of me, aren't you?
Haven't I left you
alone until now?
You don't have to
worry about me hanging
onto you all next year,
new year, next new loop year,
whatever you call it,
we do the lantern key thing
and then go our own
ways again, snap, snap.
I really don't need
the help, thank you.
You don't need,
well I need you to do it again.
What can I do to
change your mind?
It's by choice to make,
just be happy with
what you have.
Let's go home.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Done, and one day early too.
How do you know
this is enough?
It's enough if all of
the shelves are full.
Where do I put yours then?
Mine?
Well, you didn't
count yourself,
so I made a lantern for you.
Oh my, this is very well-made.
You must have spent a
lot of time on this.
We'll have to add
another spot next year too.
For who?
For my baby sister.
Oh yes, of course,
for your baby sister.
Since we finished in here,
how about I show you my
favorite spot in the Valley?
(SOFT MUSIC)
Wow, You can see the
whole Valley from up here!
That's our house over there.
And that's where I played ball.
Come here for
a moment, Porter.
I'd like to talk to you
about something important.
What is it?
Do you know why I
restarted the year?
Does it have to
do with your hands?
You noticed that did you?
Well, my own grandfather had
the same shaking sickness.
It's the reason he
began teaching me
when I was younger than you.
There is no cure for it.
And the year after
he got it was well,
it was not kind to him.
I'm afraid that my
hands will become
like the branches of this tree
moving without any
say of my own subject,
only to the blowing of the wind.
That I won't be able
to work at the lantern any more.
that I'll become useless.
I'll help you with the
lanterns from now on.
You won't ever be useless.
You are going to be
out good big brother.
Big brother?
Does that mean you're not going
to restart the year again?
I've had such a wonderful
time with you this year.
I don't want to throw it away.
And besides I'd like to
finally meet my granddaughter.
Do you promise grandmother?
(LAUGHS)
I promise, and please
call me Nana from now on.
And I promise to always
take care of you, Nana.
What effort did I do
to deserve a boy like you?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(WATER RIPPLES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Dear, your hat.
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(GASPS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
The Cabinet.
I parent's lantern is gone.
Not gone, it's right here.
Keelan, what are you doing?
I'm here to ask you to restart
the year again, Olistene.
Then the answer is no.
I made a promise to never
use that lantern again,
and I intend to keep it.
No.
It's my choice to make,
you've made your own.
Now we both have to
live with the results.
We all learn the
Old Fortress stories
children have selfishly kept
the secret to themselves
that it led to an army
marching to their walls.
And as I recall, it
didn't end well for them.
What are you saying?
What if the whole town knew
that the old stories were true,
that you've been
keeping them all
in this loop year without
any choice of their own
over and over and over again.
You wouldn't want
your daughter to know
how many times she's
been pregnant with you.
What would she think
of dear old Mom now?
You Couldn't be that cruel.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
If your hands
are paining you now
imagine how much
worse it will be
without the help of
friends or family.
Once they learn the truth,
they'll all leave you
like my wife left me.
When will it end for you,
how many times will be enough?
If your wife wants
to go let her!
Like you let it
all go for so long?
You're the one who told me
not to just let
life happen to me,
but to take control.
That's what I'm doing right now.
This is good for both of us.
I get my wife back
and you get your health.
Oh, I don't want to
threaten you Olistene.
I want to offer
you a helping hand.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Now, how do we
make the blue fire?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(GASPS)
Here you go, Olistene.
(COIN CHINKS)
That's one coin for me
and one for your daughter.
I've saved my very
best for you two.
Oh, these look strong.
They might make it all the
way to the moon tonight.
(LAUGHS)
Does dad always
make that joke?
Yes, always.
Now here you are young man
go join your mother and father,
I'll be right behind you.
You promised, remember?
I remember see here's the
lantern you made for me.
Okay Nana, I'll go ahead.
Good work on the little boy.
I think he actually
believed you.
Come on now.
You won't even remember
that you broke your promise
when we're done.
What are you doing?
I'm driving the wagon.
Do you know how?
How hard could it be?
Yeah, let's go!
We're not moving,
why aren't we moving?
Oh, it feels
like we're moving.
Move, move!
Oh, no!
Olistene, you're not
gonna need that tonight.
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Nana's gone!
Nana?
Grandmother!
What do you mean gone?
With the wagon!
My wagon?
Where would she go?
There's something I
wasn't supposed to tell you,
but it's important.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
The baby!
It would be faster to walk.
We're not walking!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
A pink gambling man
has taken my mother
to the old Fortress
to restart the year?
It's true, you
have to believe me.
Restarting the year?
And if we don't stop then
my baby sister won't be born.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No one, no one is gonna stop
my baby girl from big born!
Where is this pig gambler now?
At the Old Fortress,
but it's going to take
us too long to get there.
Let me worry about that son.
You steer us in the
right direction.
Steer?
(GROANS)
No, not that way.
(GROANS)
Back, back!
How do you make
this thing go back?
(GROANS)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Hey, hey, hey!
(GASPS)
We made it!
I got us here in time.
You're shaking
worse than my hands.
Come on you.
(CLOCK TICKS)
I remember glowing
blue flowers in here,
are you sure we're
doing it right?
You need more light.
Ouch!
(LAUGHS)
There they are.
Yes, yes all very
impressive I know.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
You have a lantern over here,
that's sort of a key.
(METAL CLINKS)
(THUD)
It's working!
(THUD)
I understand, you have to
turn it back the full year.
(GASPS)
Before my wife left
me, for Bookmaker.
This time I'll figure
out how to keep her.
I made a promise,
a promise to Porter.
We're almost there.
(GASPS)
Only one more turn.
(COUGHS)
(METAL CLINKS)
What are you doing?
It's too late to change
your mind now Olistene.
No, I'm done
living in the past.
Well, I'm not.
(GASPS)
(METAL CLINKS)
(GROANS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
There!
No!
Now it's too late.
(GROANS)
That's him Dad,
the pink gambler.
You don't get to
take my little girl!
What, little girl?
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Nana, you promised!
No, no, I can't let
it happen, not again!
I told you it's too late.
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(THUD)
No!
(METAL CLINKS)
(BLAST)
(SOFT MUSIC)
You have to let
our lantern work.
You have to remind us,
that nothing lasts forever!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BULB BREAKS)
(BLAST)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CRIES)
Nana!
(BELL RINGS)
(COCK CROWS)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
This is good.
Glad you like it.
Got any salt?
Here.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
I'm still surprised
you brought me
into your home after
what I almost did.
And hold almost against you.
Besides it wasn't you
who restarted the year
over and over and over
again on your family
and everyone you knew
without them ever knowing?
No, I guess not,
but Olistene had her reasons.
(SIGHS)
I suppose so.
She told me once,
maybe twice that I had
to take responsibility
for my choices.
I didn't understand what
she meant at the time,
but looking back now I do.
Hmm.
At least I had my
house to go back to
my empty house.
(MUMBLES)
What was it that?
I guess we could ask her.
- (COUGHS)
- I said, pish, posh.
You'll stay here.
Really?
We've all made our
own mistakes Keelan,
but those are in the
past, for good this time.
And I can always use
another hand on the field.
Only you have to promise
to keep him away from the pigs.
(LAUGHS)
Look Nana, I lost
my tooth again.
(CHUCKLES)
What'd you look at that?
Did you come down here
for anything else Porter?
Oh yeah, Mom is
ready to see now.
Is she still angry with me?
I wouldn't bring up the whole
restarting the year
thing if I were you.
I will stay here.
Don't worry, we'll
come back to you.
Thanks, Olistene,
for everything.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOOR OPENS)
Nana's here!
Please come in.
Come closer and say hello
to your granddaughter.
(BABY CRIES)
She's beautiful.
(LAUGHS)
And look, she has
your eyelashes Porter.
(CHUCKLES)
MOM: Her name is Olistene.
She's named after you Nana.
(BABY CRIES)
Hello little Olistene
and welcome to the family.
I kept you waiting
a long, long time,
haven't I?
(BABY CRIES)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(ROARING)
(GASPS)
(LEAVES PLUCKING)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(SIGHS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SLIDES)
(SCREAMS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No one said it was
going to be easy.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(SCREAMS)
(BANG)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
Yes!
(SOFT MUSIC)
Let's go home, now!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(WHISTLES)
(BELL RINGS)
(LAUGHS)
(GASPS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR SHUTS)
Ooh, mmh!
(HUMMING)
(DOOR BANG)
(GLASS CLINKS)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No, I don't have
time for this nonsense.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(WATER PLOPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(WATER SPLASH)
(SIGHS)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(FIRE BLAZES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
It's working.
(BLASTS)
Oh no!
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(COUGHS)
(BLASTS)
Hmm!
(DOOR BANGS)
(COUGHS)
That wasn't the recipe either!
(COUGHS)
Oh, to many pedals.
Not enough sea salts,
perhaps the oil needs
more olives, Oh!
(COUGHS)
Next time I'll have to
leave the windows open.
What happened grandmother?
Oh, it's you!
(COUGHS)
Not your business!
(DOOR BANG)
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SIGHS)
(SNIFFS)
(WHISTLES)
(WATER PLOPS)
(LAUGHS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Wash your hands Porter.
Yes, Mom!
(SIGHS)
(TAP OPENS)
(WATER DRIPS)
Did you invite my
mother in for breakfast?
Yeah, whatever
Olistene's doing
out there in her workshop,
she doesn't want to stop for us.
Huh?
(LAUGHS)
Ah huh!
What, I rang the dinner bell
and Porter heard it all
the way from the field.
Yeah I didn't wanna bother her.
I know she can be
a little stubborn,
but you can't let
her intimidate you.
I know!
Is that all?
Oh, oops!
Much better, thank you.
Dear, your hat.
Oh!
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
I'm worried about her.
She's always been busy being
the only lantern
maker in the Valley,
but this year has
been harder on her
with her shaking sickness.
What's the shaking sickness?
It's a god,
see, you're a grandmother
well she's old!
Now I see why she
doesn't eat with us.
(SIGHS)
You know her hands hurt
her more than she lets on.
Ah huh.
I know how to help her.
- (SUSPENSE MUSIC)
- You do?
Porter can join her
for the rest of the day.
How, it would be good for
her to have some company
in her workshop.
Mom?
Oh, are you sure about that?
I mean, if Olistene
needed any help
or wouldn't she just ask?
All right, probably not.
She promised to pass along
the family trade Porter,
just as her grandfather
did for her.
She promised for next year
and there's one whole
day left to this year.
Only one more day?
So why not start today?
(LAUGHS)
You should know better
than to argue with
a pregnant woman.
(GROANS)
I mean, listen to your mother!
That's right.
(MOANS)
Now you be good son.
And don't forget to bring your
grandmother her breakfast.
Honey, are you ready?
Yup, I'll take the
wagon around front.
(PLATES CLATTER)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(CLOCK TICKING)
(BELL RINGS)
(DRUMS BEAT)
(MUMBLES)
(PIG OINKS)
How beautiful day for a race?
(PIG OINKS)
Good morning friends!
Huh?
Who are we all betting on today?
(LAUGHS)
Final brats!
Okay universe.
It's time to step up.
(FOOTSTEPS)
(BLAST)
(MUMBLES)
Dad?
No I have to get your mom!
You'll you'll probably
be fine, good luck!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOOR KNOCKS)
GRAND MOTHER:
Go away I'm busy.
I brought you your breakfast.
GRAND MOTHER: Porter?
They would send you.
Well, come inside then it seems
neither of us has a choice.
Are you coming in
or not young man?
(DOOR OPENS)
Close the door!
(DOOR BANGS)
All right, I brought
you your breakfast.
Leave it there.
(BUZZING)
This time I'll use
one more of these
and one less of those.
Here we go!
Ah huh!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Wow!
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
I've never seen a
blue fire before.
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
What is this?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BLASTS)
(COUGHS)
Grandmother, are you all right?
(COUGHS)
Oh no.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Let me help.
I don't need help!
Is that medicine
for your hands?
It's something
to calm my nerves.
Does it work?
For a short while at least.
Maybe you should
eat something.
I don't have any time.
If I stop now I'll never
discovered the secret.
The secret?
Yes, a secret,
and do you want to help?
Then I have just
the job for you!
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRUM BEATS)
I'm surprised to see
you again, Keelan..
Well, good morning
to you too, sunshine.
What could you possibly
have to be so happy about?
Huh?
You have no job,
your clothes are falling apart
and your wife left
you months ago.
For what, a Baker?
(LAUGHS)
She says that she's stable,
stable, unstable,
unstable can he be with
that giant Baker's hat?
One gust of wind and bullshit.
Splat fall, right under
his own grinding wheel!
What are you
doing here, Kaitlin?
Same thing I've done all year.
Oh, so making a losing bet?
This time I'm
making a winning bet.
Do you have any coins?
No!
Then what are you going
to buy a ticket with?
This!
What is this?
My house, my
empty lonely house!
The universe has taken
everything else away from me.
Your house?
Are you sure?
I've never been more sure,
of anything in my life.
My year long streak of bad luck
is finally coming to an end.
That's yours to lose.
Who's the lucky pig today?
Right!
Okay Universe, it's
just you and me now.
Give me a sign,
and let me know which
little oinker to pick.
(PIG OINKS)
A sign, any sign!
Final backs!
Come on!
That one!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(RUBBING)
(WATER PLOP)
- It's clean!
- GRAND MOTHER: Good!
Are you making more
lanterns to hand out tonight?
They're all made one for each
and every soul in the Valley.
What do you think I do while
you're out playing ball?
Oh, is that blue oil
the secrets you
were talking about?
GRAND MOTHER: Yes.
What is it for?
It wouldn't be a secret
if I told you, now I wouldn't.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Can I help grandmother?
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, I must be tired
to making my hand shake.
And of course you can help.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
That light is holding!
Porter Is that
the old Fortress?
GRAND MOTHER:
Oh, of course not,
it's only an old painting.
(BLAST)
No, Kaitlin!
(BLAST)
(COUGHS)
That wasn't the secret recipe,
but it's close.
Now what?
I try again, while you...
(SOFT MUSIC)
(RUBBING)
(GROANS)
(LAUGHS)
(TRUMPET PLAYING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BELL DINGS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
(PIG OINKS)
Hurry!
Come on, Come on!
Come on little pig,
go get the carrot, my
house is on the line here!
Oh, you're killing me!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Yeah!
(LAUGHS)
(PIG OINKS)
(CRIES)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(WATER PLOPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(HAMMER CLATTERS)
(WINDOW CLOSES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
That's the last one Dad.
So, hello, what's
going on in there, son?
I'm not supposed to tell
grandmother says it's a secret.
Okay!
You listen now Olistene,
that's the best thing to do.
Yup, that's the
best thing to do.
(DOOR CLOSES)
The wagon is almost full.
Do you think we can
find the secret in time?
We will if this
contraption of ours works.
(STRAP)
(BANG)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
How do you know one of these
is the secret recipe?
Oh, it has to be one
of these, it has to be.
These are the only
possible combinations
of ingredients left.
Are you ready to start?
Ready, Grandmother.
Grandmother is so formal.
Why don't you call me, Nana?
Okay, Nana, I'm ready!
Now Porter!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(FLAME BLAZE)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
They're all working.
Yes, yes!
(BLAST)
Oh, no!
No, no!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BURSTS)
(HUMMING)
(BLAST)
(HUMMING)
(BLAST)
(HUMMING)
(BLAST)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(HUMMING)
(GASPS)
Can we try again, Nana?
(MUMBLES)
Oh, it's time to go!
Don't worry, Nana.
We can get the secret next year.
- (DRAMATIC MUSIC)
- Yeah!
Yes yes, there's
always next year.
You're a good boy Porter.
Go tell your father
that I'll be out in a moment.
Okay!
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
What's this?
One light is holding,
there is still a chance.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(METAL CLINK)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(METAL CLINK)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Hurry up or we'll be late!
There are dozens of lanterns
to hand down before midnight.
(BANG)
(LAUGHS)
(DOG BARKS)
Did we have to do this tonight
on new year's Eve?
Ahaa!
You've officially made this
the worst year of my life.
Oh, don't go putting
this on me, Keelan.
Everyone else only gambles
with what they can
afford to lose.
Come on in my darlings
tonight, we'll sleep in a bed.
(LAUGHS)
Enjoy the festivities Keelan..
(DOOR BANGS)
(DRUM BEAT)
(LAUGHS)
(DRUM BEAT)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
(CLOCK CHIMES)
(COINS CHINK)
That's a one coin for me
and one for your daughter!
I've saved two of
my very best for you.
Whoa, this looks strong!
I think they might
make it all the way
to the moon tonight.
(LAUGHS)
Hi love.
Oh, I'll go.
(COINS CHINK)
Why do we only
give you one coin?
That's not much for
a whole year of work.
I asked my own grandfather
that very question.
What did he say?
He said that traditions
like this festival
are the glue that
holds people together
and his time was a small price
to keep the whole Daddy happy.
Oh!
Between you and me,
I like the attention.
It's nice to have
everyone come to you.
Even if it's only once a year,
especially at my age.
(LAUGHS)
Here's the last
lantern, just for you.
One for every person in town.
(COUGHS)
Now go find your parents.
It's almost time to start.
I can wait for you Nana.
Oh, don't worry about me,
I'll be right behind you.
Okay, Nana!
(FOOT STEPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
It's almost time,
I have to hurry.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Good evening, Austin,
I'm here for a lantern.
A lantern?
(CLOCK TICKS)
Oh, of course, one
moment please, young man.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Just let me find that coin.
No, I have one here somewhere.
Who I'm I My kidding?
I don't have a coin!
I don't have anything left,
I lost it all betting on pigs!
Pig you just said?
I should have stopped,
but I thought I could
win it all back.
(SIGHS)
You're feeling like the universe
is working against you.
It sounds like you're the
one working against you.
My wife said that too,
just before she left me,
but I couldn't stop myself.
The racetrack kept
calling me back.
Ahaa.
"Keelan, Keelan,
come back Keelan,
this time you'll win for sure."
Here you are,
and don't worry about the coin.
I have a feeling this new year
is going to hold a second
chance for both of us
or at least for me.
Second chance?
Are you sure you could
use one of those?
Thanks Austin.
Austin?
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(LAUGHING)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(CART PULLING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
A second chance,
a second chance.
Huh?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(DING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Which way was it?
Everything looks so different.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Yes!
(CART PULLING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
The baby!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Where is my mother?
I am (MUMBLES)
Nana said she'd
be right behind me.
Porter, go find
her, she can't be far.
I will Mom, I'll find her.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(METAL CHIMS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Now I find out that
the old stories are true.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Yes, yes!
The device is in this
statue somewhere.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, no, no!
Nana, the baby is coming!
Nana, where are you?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LANTERN CLINKS)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
I have no idea what to do.
(CLOCK TICKS)
Second chance.
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(METAL CHINKS)
(SIGHS)
It looks like this
may fit right here.
(METAL CHINKS)
(RUMBLING)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(BLAST)
It just unlocked,
and the wall
underneath is the key.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Now this is the key,
I'll need to turn it.
(METAL CHINKS)
Not that way, huh?
How about this way?
(METAL CHINKS)
(RUMBLING)
It's working,
oh no, you don't!
(GASPS)
(RUMBLING)
Nana, Nana, where are you?
(SIGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
The Old Fortress
just like Nana's painting.
(GASPS)
(RUMBLING)
This is hard work!
(COUGHS)
Second chance.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(FIRE BLAZES)
No, no, no, no!
(CRIES)
(GASPS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
My Secret!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Nana!
Porter?
(COUGHS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(GROANS)
Nana!
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Second chance!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(CHUCKLES)
(WHISTLES)
(MELODIOUS BELLS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(CHIMES)
(LAUGHS)
It worked, it
actually worked too!
Your story was true.
Happy new year Olistene!
And a happy new
year to you too, son!
Mwaah!
(MUMBLES)
I feel if the weight
of an entire year
has been lifted from my hands.
You would look so handsome
with a great big beard.
You know what?
I was thinking
about growing one.
(MUMBLES)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
I'm off to work, honey!
(DOOR BANGS)
(SIGHS)
Let's get that blood flowing!
(SIGHS)
It's gonna be a good year!
No, a great year!
I can taste it in the air.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOG BARKS)
What's the now, pig races?
Hmm?
(WHISTLES)
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GROANS)
Are you all right,
what happened?
Olistene kissed me,
and she called me son.
She did what?
Are you two talking about me?
Oh, good morning.
Wash your hands Porter.
(GROAN)
(WATER DRIPS)
(CHUCKLES)
No, I don't need
to be picked up,
I'm almost eight.
(DING)
(LAUGHS)
My little man.
Mother?
Yes dear?
I've been...
Dear?
Hmm!
Your hat.
Ooh!
(GROANS)
(LAUGHS)
What we've been talking
and we think it's
time for Porter
to learn the family trade
for you to teach him how
to make the paper lanterns.
Do you?
What, I'm just a kid!
You said it yourself son,
you are almost eight.
That's not what I meant.
Yes.
Before you answer,
I prepared a list.
I will.
First item, you yourself
were younger than Porter
when great grandfather
began teaching you,
wait, what did you say?
I said, I agree.
I'll apprentice the boy
in the family trade.
You will?
On one condition.
What?
Please give him one more year.
I was too young when
grandfather started teaching me
and besides I feel more
than healthy enough
to handle this year by myself.
Yes, I'm only seven now
give me another year Mom.
All right, next year then.
(SIGHS)
Honestly, I didn't expect
you to say yes so quickly.
I spent all night
writing this list.
I know better than to
argue with a politician.
Oh, speaking of which
I don't wanna miss the first
council meeting of the year.
Would you like a ride
to town council woman?
My wagon is at your service.
Oh, well sir.
How can I refuse?
(KISSES)
(GROANS)
Close!
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(COCK CROWS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
I finally found the secret
of the Valley grandfather.
The old stories of the
Fortress were true.
Now my lantern is made of bronze
instead of paper.
And I never have
to let it go again.
(LAUGHS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
So, I bet on which little pig
I think we'll win in a race?
For the fourth time, yes.
Or how do you make them run?
I use the carrot
on the stick method.
Ingenious, here
are some coins!
Wait, what happens if
I pick the wrong pig?
If you lose today,
there will always be
another race tomorrow.
Now, which pig do
you like to win?
I'd like that one to win please.
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
That was a waste
of time and coins.
I won't be going back
to those pig races anytime soon.
The universe has spoken
and I'm listening
tomorrow it's
right back to work,
that's a sure fact!
(DOOR BANGS)
Come on (MUMBLES)
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(CHUCKLES)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(BRUSH SCRAPPING)
(SIGHS)
(WATER SPLASH)
(GROANS)
(COUGHS)
(GASPS)
(PIG OINKS)
(DRUM MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Oh, No!
(THUD)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, my!
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(BELL DINGS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
(CRIES)
(FOOTSTEPS)
Huh!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Oh, no!
(CRIES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Mmhh!
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(DING)
(PIG OINKS)
(LAUGHS)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CRASH)
(COUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Don't you judge
me with those eyes,
I have to do it again!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(WATER PLOP)
(FIRE BLAZES)
(MUMBLES)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
mu
This looks strong!
Think they might
make it all the way
to the moon tonight?
(LAUGHS)
I'll go.
Your Father makes the
same bad joke every year.
(COINS CHINK)
Why do we only
give you one coin?
That's not much for
a whole year of work.
It's because I
love my work so much.
Oh!
I know, here's
your lantern Porter
go find your parents it's
almost time to start.
Yes, grandmother.
- (GASPS)
- Oh my!
(CLOCK TICKS)
I have to hurry.
Good evening, Olistene,
I'm here for a lantern.
Oh, how did I
forget you again?
Again me, again?
You look for your calling
while I find your lantern.
Who I'm I kidding,
I don't have a coin.
I don't have anything left.
You ever feel like the universe
is working against you?
The universe made
you bet on pig races?
You heard about that, huh?
Oh, cheap forget the coin,
take this and
enjoy the festival.
Olistene, I don't mean
to sound ungrateful,
but do you think this
lantern will fly?
Olistene?
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTERS)
(GASPS)
Good evening, Olistene,
I'm here for a lantern.
I have your
lantern right here.
Just let me find my coin.
Forget the coin.
Oh, thank you.
How can you make the
same mistakes every year?
Every year?
I don't understand.
You always have
the same excuse
how the universe is
working against you.
Well, I...
The universe didn't
make you bet your house
on a Pig Race.
News here travels
fast around here.
Life doesn't happen
to you, Keelan,
you have a choice
in what you do.
But what if I keep
making bad choices?
Then take responsibility
and stop doing it!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Are you all right, Olistene?
Your hands are shaking.
Maybe you should sit down.
No, I don't have
time for this nonsense.
You'll never do
anything different.
Is that your lantern?
Let me help you down the water.
I'm not going to the water
and I don't need your help.
You're not going to the water?
Yeah!
Where are you going?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(CART PULLING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(METAL CLINGS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Wow!
You think this
far could get easier
after so many times.
(GASPS)
What is happening right now?
(GASPS)
What are you doing here?
I didn't know
there was anything
in this whole pile of rocks.
You can't be in here,
you have to go!
(METAL CLINGS)
No!
(GASPS)
This is an old
calendar, isn't it?
But why are you
turning it backwards?
Unless you're resetting
the year somehow.
That's what you meant
about me making the same
mistakes over and over.
How did you figure
that out so fast?
I'm right, really?
I've been reading the story
of the Old Fortress as kid
but I wouldn't have
dreamed it was true.
I don't have time for this,
you'll have to
come back with me.
Okay, now we're talking.
Do you need some help?
Stop asking me that!
I don't need any help!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Grandmother!
No!
Who's the kid?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Come in Porter,
and stay close to me.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(COCK CROWS)
(BELL DINGS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTERS)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(HUMMING)
(DOOR OPENS)
Oh, no now what
am I going to do?
Where is Porter?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(WHISTLES)
Stop playing with
your tooth Porter,
you're making it loose.
You're not pregnant
any more mum?
Pregnant?
Is my baby sister upstairs?
Baby sister?
What has gotten into you today?
(LAUGHS)
It sounds like somebody
wants a baby sister.
(LAUGHS)
How bout it, honey?
(LAUGHS)
Oh, it looks like breakfast
will have to do for now.
(PLATES CLATTER)
Dear?
Huh!
Your hat.
Oh!(GROANS)
(LAUGHS)
What happened
to your beard Dad?
You know what, I was
thinking about growing one.
We've been talking
and we think it's time.
Well, I wrote this list of
reasons for Porter to...
Allow me, my dear,
I believe it's high
time for Porter
to learn the family
trade of lantern making.
What, really?
He'll be turning eight soon.
But I already turned eight.
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
Ouch!
And that's far
older than I was
when I started with
my grandfather.
This is so surprising.
That would be wonderful.
And what time is
better than the present?
Mom?
Listen to your grandmother
and do what she says.
We'll be taking the Wagon.
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
Did my mother just
volunteer to teach our son?
I guess she
stayed up all night
writing that list
for nothing huh?
(CHUCKLES)
Let me enjoy this
for one moment, please.
What happened last night?
How did I get my tooth back?
Well, the last
night you remember
wasn't actually last night.
What does that mean?
I'll explain it on the way,
I have to find someone
and I'm not letting
you out of my sight,
not for a moment.
Now, where do I begin?
Do you know the story of
the Old Valley Fortress?
I heard that it was
destroyed by an army.
And now we have a Lantern
Festival about it.
(CHUCKLES)
There's a little
more to it than that.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Long ago, the founders
of this Valley
lived under the protection
of a mighty stone Fortress.
A Fortress with a secret.
A secret?
Mmh, somehow they knew exactly
when any disaster was
going to strike the Valley.
Any disaster, floods,
famines, or fires.
How did they know
what would happen?
That was the
power of the secret.
If a disaster struck, they
would restart the year.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Just like we did last night,
with the blue light.
That's right.
And because they
remembered exactly
what was going to happen,
they could prepare
before it struck again.
I remember losing my tooth,
but it's still here.
That's because you
haven't lost it yet,
just as your father
hasn't grown as big beard
and you haven't had
your eighth birthday.
And how Mom isn't pregnant
with my baby sister.
Yes, that too.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOG BARKS)
(DOOR OPENS)
I have a house,
coins in my pocket.
My wife is back,
no she never left.
Could it be that the
universe finally took pity
and it's given me,
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
A second chance?
(CART PULLING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Why did that Army
destroy the Fortress?
They were jealous neighbors
from the other valleys
who wanted the secret
for themselves.
Why didn't the
people share with them?
Because it was too powerful
for just anyone to use.
They had to protect it.
But isn't that selfish?
Selfish?
Who knows what the others
would have used the secret for?
If the people
knew they were going
to be attacked by an army,
why didn't they restart the
year and prepare for that?
The army came
on New Year's Eve.
So they didn't have
a chance to use it.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
By the next morning,
the Fortress was burned
and the secret lost.
It was lost, until I found it!
Now it's mine to protect.
(SOFT MUSIC)
You don't remember me at all?
Should I?
I gave you the deed
to my house, last night.
If I had a house,
would I sleep here?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
It's as if last
year's happening again
and only I know it!
Oh, the universe is
giving me a second chance!
Are you betting
or not Mr. Universe?
Ooh, yes I am.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
And I know just
the little oinker,
is gonna win this race.
(PIG OINKS)
Grandmother, I don't
remember any disasters.
What's that, disasters?
If you restarted
the year again,
like in few days,
what disaster are
you saving us from?
Oh, well, I...
And if we're the
only ones who know
shouldn't we tell someone?
We can't do that,
We have to protect it to
keep the secret, secret.
Who knows what day
you would do with it?
(SOFT MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
Not even Mom?
No, not even Mom.
No one can know.
You have to promise me
that you won't tell anyone
about this secret, okay?
Your mother told you to do
what I said, didn't she?
Yes.
Promise me you won't
tell anyone, Porter.
Okay, grandmother, I promise.
That's a good boy.
What about the man,
the one that was
in there with us?
He's the reason we
need to find a Pig Race.
A Pig Race?
(BIRDS CHIRP)
(FOOTSTEPS)
Wah!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
Pig Racing, why didn't
I know about this?
It's not something you want
to have anything to do with.
(GASPS)
(PIG OINKS)
(LAUGHS)
Keelan?
Huh, Olistene?
You found me fast,
this is amazing!
Thank you, oh, thank you!
Don't thank me.
Why would you come back here
to make the same mistakes again?
Mistakes?
Your wife always leaves
you because of this place.
Always, how many times
have you used that lantern?
And I've to know
what I'm talking about.
I know something too.
I may have bet on all
the losers last year,
but I also remember
each and every winner!
(RAMBLING)
(PIG OINKS)
(COIN CHINKS)
And my wife won't
leave me when I'm rich!
(COIN CHINKS)
I didn't use the
lantern to make you rich.
I noticed your hands
aren't shaking anymore.
That's why you do it, isn't it?
Restarting the year makes
your hands healthy again.
Look, you can stop
worrying Olistene.
I'm not gonna tell
anyone about this gift.
It's between you and me,
you go your way
and I'll go mine.
You won't even see me
again if you don't want to.
Agreed?
(SIGHS)
Fine, agreed.
(PIG OINKS)
Hey, you there, keep your
boy away from the pigs.
We were just leaving.
Come on Porter, we're done here.
Yes!
Can I come back?
No, and don't
tell your mother,
I brought you here.
(CHINGS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(GASPS)
- (DRAMATIC MUSIC)
- Huh!
Here, sweep the floor!
(GROANS)
(FIRE BLAZES)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Did your grandfather teach you
about the secret
of the Fortress?
Not all of it,
but what little was
known was passed down
through the generations
of lantern makers.
I worked for a long time to
discover this special blue oil.
When I finally found it,
it was almost too late for me.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
Besides my grandfather
had no interest
in learning the secret.
He took the New Year's
Festival very seriously.
(SNIP)
Did you all know that our family
has been making these lanterns,
since the very beginning?
Back to when the
Fortress was destroyed
and the farmers
began the festival.
(SNIP)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Why are the lanterns
made of paper?
We make the
lanterns out of paper,
so they are light
enough to float.
And we let them
burn to remind us
that like the old Fortress,
nothing lasts forever.
(CHUCKLES)
When I was your age,
I never wanted to
let my lantern go.
What's the point of
holding onto something
that's meant to float away.
How did you get to be so wise?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(COIN CHINKS)
(QUAKE)
(COIN CHINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Ouch!
Let me see that finger.
But you made it
look so simple.
Simple does not mean easy.
(COIN CHINKS)
(QUAKE)
(LAUGHS)
(COIN CHINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(FIRE BLAZES)
Oh, no!
(GASPS)
(COUGHS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(COIN CHINKS)
(QUAKE)
(LAUGHS)
(PAPER FLIPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Whoa!
(SOFT MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(SIGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
What?
(GASPS)
(PAPER FLIPS)
You have such
beautiful eyelashes.
Huh, what?
All the girls at
school must be jealous.
They come from your
father's side of the family
all you'll get from
me is my mustache.
(DINGS)
(CHUCKLES)
(LAUGHS)
Oh don't you worry?
I'm much too old to care
about things like that.
(AIR WHOOSHING)
(DRUM BEATS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
Mother you're crying?
I'm just happy, my dear.
(PIG OINKS)
So you're probably wondering
what has me so down, aren't you?
Well, she left me.
My wife left me for
the Baker again!
(PIG OINKS)
She called me selfish,
said that I spend too much
time at the Pig Track.
But it was not
that I was losing,
I was winning this time.
What more does she want?
(PIG OINKS)
I tell you all I need
now is a second chance!
A second, second chance!
(PIG OINKS)
If only there was some
ancient Fortress Secret
that would let me live
this year all over again.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
Huh?
Why does everyone
always leave me?
(PIG OINKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Hello Olistene?
Huh, Oh, it's you,
you appear to be doing
well for yourself.
Oh, this old thing?
How about you Olistene, what's
that doctor's medicine for
is you're shaking sickness back?
It's nothing, just
something to calm the nerves.
I see, look, I'll
get to the point.
It's almost the new year
and I'm ready and willing
to do whatever you need
to restart it again.
I haven't decided
if I'm going to.
(LAUGHS)
You're trying to get
rid of me, aren't you?
Haven't I left you
alone until now?
You don't have to
worry about me hanging
onto you all next year,
new year, next new loop year,
whatever you call it,
we do the lantern key thing
and then go our own
ways again, snap, snap.
I really don't need
the help, thank you.
You don't need,
well I need you to do it again.
What can I do to
change your mind?
It's by choice to make,
just be happy with
what you have.
Let's go home.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Done, and one day early too.
How do you know
this is enough?
It's enough if all of
the shelves are full.
Where do I put yours then?
Mine?
Well, you didn't
count yourself,
so I made a lantern for you.
Oh my, this is very well-made.
You must have spent a
lot of time on this.
We'll have to add
another spot next year too.
For who?
For my baby sister.
Oh yes, of course,
for your baby sister.
Since we finished in here,
how about I show you my
favorite spot in the Valley?
(SOFT MUSIC)
Wow, You can see the
whole Valley from up here!
That's our house over there.
And that's where I played ball.
Come here for
a moment, Porter.
I'd like to talk to you
about something important.
What is it?
Do you know why I
restarted the year?
Does it have to
do with your hands?
You noticed that did you?
Well, my own grandfather had
the same shaking sickness.
It's the reason he
began teaching me
when I was younger than you.
There is no cure for it.
And the year after
he got it was well,
it was not kind to him.
I'm afraid that my
hands will become
like the branches of this tree
moving without any
say of my own subject,
only to the blowing of the wind.
That I won't be able
to work at the lantern any more.
that I'll become useless.
I'll help you with the
lanterns from now on.
You won't ever be useless.
You are going to be
out good big brother.
Big brother?
Does that mean you're not going
to restart the year again?
I've had such a wonderful
time with you this year.
I don't want to throw it away.
And besides I'd like to
finally meet my granddaughter.
Do you promise grandmother?
(LAUGHS)
I promise, and please
call me Nana from now on.
And I promise to always
take care of you, Nana.
What effort did I do
to deserve a boy like you?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(WATER RIPPLES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Dear, your hat.
(GASPS)
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(LAUGHS)
(GASPS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
The Cabinet.
I parent's lantern is gone.
Not gone, it's right here.
Keelan, what are you doing?
I'm here to ask you to restart
the year again, Olistene.
Then the answer is no.
I made a promise to never
use that lantern again,
and I intend to keep it.
No.
It's my choice to make,
you've made your own.
Now we both have to
live with the results.
We all learn the
Old Fortress stories
children have selfishly kept
the secret to themselves
that it led to an army
marching to their walls.
And as I recall, it
didn't end well for them.
What are you saying?
What if the whole town knew
that the old stories were true,
that you've been
keeping them all
in this loop year without
any choice of their own
over and over and over again.
You wouldn't want
your daughter to know
how many times she's
been pregnant with you.
What would she think
of dear old Mom now?
You Couldn't be that cruel.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
If your hands
are paining you now
imagine how much
worse it will be
without the help of
friends or family.
Once they learn the truth,
they'll all leave you
like my wife left me.
When will it end for you,
how many times will be enough?
If your wife wants
to go let her!
Like you let it
all go for so long?
You're the one who told me
not to just let
life happen to me,
but to take control.
That's what I'm doing right now.
This is good for both of us.
I get my wife back
and you get your health.
Oh, I don't want to
threaten you Olistene.
I want to offer
you a helping hand.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Now, how do we
make the blue fire?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(MUMBLES)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(GASPS)
Here you go, Olistene.
(COIN CHINKS)
That's one coin for me
and one for your daughter.
I've saved my very
best for you two.
Oh, these look strong.
They might make it all the
way to the moon tonight.
(LAUGHS)
Does dad always
make that joke?
Yes, always.
Now here you are young man
go join your mother and father,
I'll be right behind you.
You promised, remember?
I remember see here's the
lantern you made for me.
Okay Nana, I'll go ahead.
Good work on the little boy.
I think he actually
believed you.
Come on now.
You won't even remember
that you broke your promise
when we're done.
What are you doing?
I'm driving the wagon.
Do you know how?
How hard could it be?
Yeah, let's go!
We're not moving,
why aren't we moving?
Oh, it feels
like we're moving.
Move, move!
Oh, no!
Olistene, you're not
gonna need that tonight.
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Nana's gone!
Nana?
Grandmother!
What do you mean gone?
With the wagon!
My wagon?
Where would she go?
There's something I
wasn't supposed to tell you,
but it's important.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
The baby!
It would be faster to walk.
We're not walking!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
A pink gambling man
has taken my mother
to the old Fortress
to restart the year?
It's true, you
have to believe me.
Restarting the year?
And if we don't stop then
my baby sister won't be born.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No one, no one is gonna stop
my baby girl from big born!
Where is this pig gambler now?
At the Old Fortress,
but it's going to take
us too long to get there.
Let me worry about that son.
You steer us in the
right direction.
Steer?
(GROANS)
No, not that way.
(GROANS)
Back, back!
How do you make
this thing go back?
(GROANS)
(GASPS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Hey, hey, hey!
(GASPS)
We made it!
I got us here in time.
You're shaking
worse than my hands.
Come on you.
(CLOCK TICKS)
I remember glowing
blue flowers in here,
are you sure we're
doing it right?
You need more light.
Ouch!
(LAUGHS)
There they are.
Yes, yes all very
impressive I know.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
You have a lantern over here,
that's sort of a key.
(METAL CLINKS)
(THUD)
It's working!
(THUD)
I understand, you have to
turn it back the full year.
(GASPS)
Before my wife left
me, for Bookmaker.
This time I'll figure
out how to keep her.
I made a promise,
a promise to Porter.
We're almost there.
(GASPS)
Only one more turn.
(COUGHS)
(METAL CLINKS)
What are you doing?
It's too late to change
your mind now Olistene.
No, I'm done
living in the past.
Well, I'm not.
(GASPS)
(METAL CLINKS)
(GROANS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
There!
No!
Now it's too late.
(GROANS)
That's him Dad,
the pink gambler.
You don't get to
take my little girl!
What, little girl?
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Nana, you promised!
No, no, I can't let
it happen, not again!
I told you it's too late.
(LAUGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(THUD)
No!
(METAL CLINKS)
(BLAST)
(SOFT MUSIC)
You have to let
our lantern work.
You have to remind us,
that nothing lasts forever!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(BULB BREAKS)
(BLAST)
(SUSPENSE MUSIC)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CRIES)
Nana!
(BELL RINGS)
(COCK CROWS)
(CLOCK TICKS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(PIG OINKS)
This is good.
Glad you like it.
Got any salt?
Here.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
I'm still surprised
you brought me
into your home after
what I almost did.
And hold almost against you.
Besides it wasn't you
who restarted the year
over and over and over
again on your family
and everyone you knew
without them ever knowing?
No, I guess not,
but Olistene had her reasons.
(SIGHS)
I suppose so.
She told me once,
maybe twice that I had
to take responsibility
for my choices.
I didn't understand what
she meant at the time,
but looking back now I do.
Hmm.
At least I had my
house to go back to
my empty house.
(MUMBLES)
What was it that?
I guess we could ask her.
- (COUGHS)
- I said, pish, posh.
You'll stay here.
Really?
We've all made our
own mistakes Keelan,
but those are in the
past, for good this time.
And I can always use
another hand on the field.
Only you have to promise
to keep him away from the pigs.
(LAUGHS)
Look Nana, I lost
my tooth again.
(CHUCKLES)
What'd you look at that?
Did you come down here
for anything else Porter?
Oh yeah, Mom is
ready to see now.
Is she still angry with me?
I wouldn't bring up the whole
restarting the year
thing if I were you.
I will stay here.
Don't worry, we'll
come back to you.
Thanks, Olistene,
for everything.
(SOFT MUSIC)
(DOOR OPENS)
Nana's here!
Please come in.
Come closer and say hello
to your granddaughter.
(BABY CRIES)
She's beautiful.
(LAUGHS)
And look, she has
your eyelashes Porter.
(CHUCKLES)
MOM: Her name is Olistene.
She's named after you Nana.
(BABY CRIES)
Hello little Olistene
and welcome to the family.
I kept you waiting
a long, long time,
haven't I?
(BABY CRIES)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)