The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson (1998–…): Season 1, Episode 22 - The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson - full transcript
Approximately month fourteen. Ben is now a member of the family group, but David is concerned that he and Joanna are becoming very close. He tries various means to keep them apart, despite Elizabeth's view that the more he tries , the more the young couple will seek to see each other. Billy and Christina are trying to secretly build a raft to explore a nearby river, but David's insistence on them doing school lessons is hampering their progress. Billy tricks Emily into doing the schoolwork for them and the raft progresses. When Billy overhears Ben declaring his love to Joanna, he foolishly tells Christina, who lets it slip at the family dinner table. David is outraged and a confrontation occurs between the father and the young lovestruck youth. Banished from the compound, Ben goes to live in a cave. Billy and Christina's raft voyage is cut short when it falls apart. Having gained dry land the youngsters are confronted by a large wild dog. Ben rescues them and takes them safely home. David is grateful but still cool. Ben comes to Joanna at night and persuades her to leave with him. David sets off in furious pursuit to Ben's cave. Joanna is on her own when she hears her father coming. She retreats into the maze of tunnels leading from the cave and gets lost. Ben and David meet, each convinced that the other has spirited Joanna away. Realising that Joanna is in the tunnel maze, the two antagonists go in search of her. At the tree house Elizabeth starts to give birth. Emily is forced to act as midwife. Joanna is attacked by the wild dog in the tunnels but is rescued by David and Ben. As they emerge they see a ship on the horizon. Ernst is despatched to light the beacon. David and Ben return home to find the baby well, but Elizabeth has a fever. Emily learns of the ship and secretly puts out the beacon. Discovered by Ernst, she explains that seeing Ben and Joanna, and being present at the birth, has changed her mind about entering into the loveless marriage that is her future. She is desperate not to be rescued. Ernst is furious as his mother is ill and feels that the ship may have had a doctor who could have cured her. Distraught, Emily secretly dives down to the wreck of the ship to recover a sealed box of Chinese medicines she is convinced will cure Elizabeth. She is menaced by a shark, but is saved by Ben. And all the family celebrate and thank the dear Lord (and Emily) for saving Elizabeth's life upon Emily's return to the tree house. The Chinese medicines work and both Mother - and baby - survive. Elizabeth tells David that Ben may lack social refinement but that is irrelevant - he is a good and dutiful man and would make a great husband for Joanna. David agrees and is reconciled with Joanna and Ben - and the star-crossed lovers can now get married.
[THEME MUSIC]
[LAUGHTER]
[WATER SPLASHING]
[DOG BARKING]
ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):
Christina and Billy seem
to thrive on being shipwrecked.
- Emily does not,
- and remains aloof.
Bruno, I am sure, would never
wish to be rescued and return
to Boston from our island home.
My mother has been strangely
thoughtful of late,
- as if there is.
- Something on her mind.
That she keeps well-hidden.
My father, too, seems
distracted at times.
- I wonder if both.
- He and mother are.
Becoming worried about Joanna.
[LAUGHTER]
She and Ben have become
the greatest of friends
since he came to live with us.
Yet if they become too
fond of each other,
I have a feeling in my bones
that it will cause pain.
Me?
- Well, I'm still keeping.
- A journal of our time.
As castaways.
I've written about
adventures with pirates,
our encounter with natives,
and the legendary Raven Jones.
The family survived through
difficult times, none
- more so than when mother.
- Made a startling announcement.
- As the dawn rose.
- One morning, which.
Was to herald a new chapter
in all the family's lives.
- DAVID ROBINSON:
- Elizabeth, you're dressed.
I couldn't sleep.
Is everything all right?
Yes.
Why?
Well, you haven't
seemed yourself lately.
What's wrong, my love?
ELIZABETH ROBINSON: You
really don't know, do you?
Know what?
I'm going to have a baby.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Elizabeth.
Mama, that's wonderful.
Thank you, dear.
Is it a boy or girl?
[LAUGHTER]
Well, we won't know
that until it's born.
Congratulations.
Thank you, Emily.
Are we going to light a fire?
That's exactly right.
Starting today, we're going to
light our beacon every morning
so that any ship, even
if it's over the horizon,
- will see the smoke.
- And come find us.
[SEAGULLS CAWING]
Well get back,
Elizabeth, I promise.
Our baby will grow up at home.
ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):
For days, weeks,
we prayed to the dear.
Lord for salvation
- that a ship would.
- Notice our beacon.
And we would be
rescued, for the sake
of mother and her unborn child.
But there was still no
sign of a passing sail...
Just the endless
empty horizon, which
caused us all growing concern.
With mother's great
strength of character,
life continued on as normal.
- That is, as normal.
- As it could be.
Considering her circumstances.
- Joanna and Ben's.
- Friendship was the subject.
Of constant attention
from my father.
And I couldn't help but notice
that it caused further strain.
Stay, Bruno.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Good morning, ladies.
What a lot of eggs today.
Don't worry, Henrietta,
I'm not taking yours.
Mama's baby won't be long now.
Nor will yours.
[FIRE CRACKLING]
ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER): Day
after day my father searched
the horizon and bay, and
we all considered what
the future held in store as
the time for the baby's birth
drew near.
JOANNA ROBINSON: Do you
think your fiance Wong...
Wrong.
Wong Sin.
Wong Sin.
Do you think he will
still be waiting for you?
I hope so.
But he's old.
He can't wait forever.
Don't you mind marrying
someone much older than you?
No.
Many girls do it.
We marry whoever our
parents choose for us.
Well, I think
you're very brave.
No.
- I think your mother's.
- The brave one.
Why?
Having a baby here, yet she
doesn't seem at all worried.
What's so worrying about that?
There are no doctors, for one.
Women have been having babies
without doctors for centuries.
Ladies.
Hard work with a
porcupine quill.
Do you have a spare?
JOANNA ROBINSON: By all means.
A man who sews.
BEN THOMAS: Of course.
All sailors can sew.
We have to mend the sales,
sometimes on the top mast
with a gale blowing.
I shall leave you to tell.
Joanna your tales of the sea.
Do you miss being at sea?
No, not in the least.
I prefer being here.
What Would you
stay here forever?
Of course not.
Here we're free and equal.
Back there, you have a place,
and you have to stick to it.
What would you do
if you could go home?
Probably run away to sea again
and hope to get shipwrecked.
[LAUGHS]
You are funny.
Am I?
I'm not sure I'm joking.
- Would you care to have.
- A swim this afternoon?
Perhaps.
- Well, my dear,
- what do you think?
I think I have a
very clever husband.
I'm glad you like it.
Mama, Papa, look.
It's magnificent.
Ben did most of it.
Ben?
Yes.
He is excellent with a needle.
ELIZABETH ROBINSON: I'm
sure it'll fit perfectly.
We must thank Ben for
all his hard work.
Yes, of course.
May I go swimming now?
On your own?
JOANNA ROBINSON: No, with Ben.
- He's waiting for me.
- [SIGHS]
I'm afraid not, dear.
- Your mother needs your.
- Help this afternoon.
After that, then?
Your mother needs to rest.
She needs your help
around the house.
JOANNA ROBINSON: Of course.
I shall tell Ben
and make a start.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I'm sorry.
I can't come.
Papa's given me more work to do.
That's all right.
I'll help you.
Ben?
Sir?
Would you collect some
firewood for the beacon?
Do we need to
do it today, sir?
No time like the present.
Very well.
That's set, then.
There's always tomorrow.
Bye.
Bye.
You can't keep them
apart forever, David.
- I've seen the way.
- They are together.
It has to be discussed.
But why?
As far as I can see, Ben
is a very fine young man.
Granted.
But he's not right for Joanna.
He's uneducated.
He's a common sailor.
David, you are always
preaching that we
are all equal on this island.
Yes, that may be so,
but what about in Boston?
Back in civilization?
If we ever get there.
We will.
One day we will go home, and.
Joanna will find a young man
of her own background.
Until that time, we must
discourage this attachment
for both their sakes.
- All I want is for.
- Her to be happy.
- ERNST ROBINSON.
- (VOICEOVER): Before long,
The birth of the baby wasn't
the only concern for the family.
My father's anger at the
evolving relationship
of Ben and Joanna
was becoming evident.
Oh.
Want a mood this
baby's in today.
[GASPS]
There.
I got a kick.
It must feel wonderful
having a baby.
Well, it's wonderful
when it's all over.
You know, I remember when
I was about your age,
and my little brother
was on the way.
It made me feel quite broody.
Did it?
Yeah.
It's perfectly natural.
But it can be quite
a strong feeling.
When you're thinking
of having children,
it's important to have someone
you can be absolutely sure of.
Like Papa?
Yes, like Papa.
I'm sure one day you'll
find someone just right.
But you have many years
before you need concern
yourself with such things.
Do you think we shall
still be here then?
No.
I'm sure we'll be
home long before that.
- And then you'll be.
- Able to find yourself.
A fine, handsome husband.
[CAWING]
[WHISTLING]
- And you'll be a.
- Grandmother many times.
Over if I have my way.
Mama, may I be excused?
Yes.
Of course you may.
What is it?
Would you care for a picnic?
When?
Tonight.
On the beach.
I could cook for us and we
could eat under the stars.
I'd love to, but I'm not
allowed out of the tree house.
Just for an hour?
DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna?
Coming, Papa.
Very well.
Come when it gets dark.
I'll be there.
[SQUEAKING]
[SCREAMS]
Billy, get rid of it.
BILLY COBB: It won't hurt you.
- EMILY CHEN: Billy, get it out.
- [SQUEAKING]
BILLY COBB: Here, Cagney.
Come on, boy.
There.
Now there's something
you've got to do for me.
I beg your pardon?
- I haven't got to do.
- Anything for you.
Please?
Ernst has given us hours of
homework, and we can't do it.
I'm not doing it for you.
That's a shame.
He'll have to stay then.
No.
Very well, I'll do it.
[SQUEAKING]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Joanna.
Did anyone hear you?
No.
Come on.
You're shivering.
Here.
Take this.
Thanks.
It's a little cool tonight.
Come and sit by the fire.
Look.
What will you have first?
- JOANNA ROBINSON: Um,
- that one, please.
BEN THOMAS: We used to do this
down by the harbor with scraps
from the old fish market.
But it was never as
beautiful as this, though.
A man who sews and cooks.
[SIGHS]
Ben, this is so perfect.
Are you glad you came?
Yes.
And look at those stars.
Do you know any of them?
BEN THOMAS: Some.
That's the Bird of Paradise.
Do you see it?
Ah, yes.
And over there,
that's the Dolphin.
Where?
Come sit by me
so you can see it.
Now, do you see it?
Yes.
I love the way the southern
sky has animal names.
David?
Hm, what?
Joanna's not there.
She's not?
JOANNA ROBINSON: My other
life seems so far away.
Do you miss it?
Less and less,
especially tonight.
Joanna?
Yes?
Pardon my asking, but is
there someone special at...
At home who waits for you?
Or whom you long to see?
Of course.
My grandfather, my cousins...
No.
My aunts and...
No, no.
I mean someone special.
You mean a boy?
Why, no.
I'm sure there are many girls
waiting for you to return.
No, none.
Not even one
you're in love with?
Not one.
I swear.
- Have you ever.
- Been in love then?
Perhaps.
Surely you'd know?
Yes, I do know.
It's you, Joanna.
I love you.
DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna?
It's Papa.
I must go.
Good evening, sir.
DAVID ROBINSON: Ben.
What in the world are you doing
down here this time of night?
I fancied I'd eat some
fish under the stars, sir.
Did you know?
And Joanna?
- Did you fancy that.
- She would join you?
- I don't know.
- What you mean, sir.
- Don't play games.
- With me, young man.
Have you seen my daughter?
I saw her earlier, sir.
At the house.
Well, if you
should see her again,
tell her to come back
home immediately.
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
[SIGHS]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I must go.
Wait.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Joanna?
Where have you been?
Your father is out
looking for you.
I went for a walk.
- It was hot, and.
- I couldn't sleep.
Were you alone?
I was walking alone, yes.
I didn't mean to make you worry.
Well, you have.
Your father is beside himself.
- JOANNA ROBINSON: Mam,
- I am truly sorry.
DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna,
what's the meaning of this?
Calm down, dear.
She was hot and
she went walking.
Then why did you try to
deceive us with the bedclothes?
I meant no harm, father.
Oh, truly, huh?
Then answer me truthfully,
were you alone or with Ben?
- I...
- [GASPS]
Mama?
What is it?
Uh, I don't know.
- Joanna, get me a drink.
- Of water, please.
- Is it the baby?
- Is the baby coming?
No, I... I don't think so.
I... it's just a spasm.
- A spasm?
- Yes.
Oh, I see.
Oh.
Thank you, Joanna.
Go to bed now.
Yes, ma'am.
Good night, Papa.
Good night.
You all right?
Yes.
And why don't you come
back to bed too, dear.
Whatever it is can wait
till morning, can't it?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[ROOSTER CROWING]
- ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):
- My mother's false alarm.
Gave a welcome reprieve
for Joanna from my father's
uncharacteristic wrath.
But Joanna, and especially
Ben, were as determined
to keep on seeing each
other as was my father
set on keeping them apart.
Here he comes again.
David.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
Did I offend you with
what I said last night?
No.
It was the most wonderful thing
anyone has ever said to me.
I've made a discovery
which you must see.
Ben?
Sir?
- There are more.
- Than enough hands.
For the work to be done here.
Why don't you, uh,
go salt some fish?
- Now, sir?
- Yes.
Why not now?
BEN THOMAS: Yes, sir.
Good.
I'm sure he knows.
Meet me at the stream later?
Can you do that?
I'll try.
You'd better go.
You know, the more you
try to keep them apart,
- the more they are going.
- To try to be together.
- ERNST ROBINSON:
- This is excellent.
You got every single one right.
Did it take you very long?
It was easy once I
worked out how to do it.
ERNST ROBINSON: Well, splendid.
- Now that we understand.
- Multiplication,
Let's try some division.
Billy, what's 36 divided by 4?
Um.
ERNST ROBINSON: Christina?
Um.
ERNST ROBINSON: Look, division's
almost the same as motivation,
except instead of adding,
we're taking away.
So how many times can you
take four away from 36?
- While you're.
- Thinking about that,
I've already made up
some division problems.
- I'll leave you two to.
- Work it out for yourselves.
Like you did yesterday.
And well done.
I'm impressed.
Now what are we going to do?
Leave it to me.
I've got an idea.
- BEN THOMAS: Don't.
- Get your feet wet.
Did anyone see you leave?
I don't think so,
but I can't stay long.
BEN THOMAS: Come, it's not far.
JOANNA ROBINSON: What isn't?
The most perfect
thing you ever saw.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
JOANNA ROBINSON: Where is it?
Here.
Where?
This is what I
wanted to show you.
Go in.
Go in.
A cave?
It's bigger than it looks.
- I haven't explored.
- Down to the back yet,
But over here you could
build a place for a fireplace
with a hole there for smoke.
And here, this could be a
platform for smoking fish.
And there, that
could be for stores.
- And there, that could.
- Be a place to lay.
Skins and moss for bedding.
You're going to leave the tree
house and live here instead?
BEN THOMAS: Yes, Joanna.
But not alone.
- I want you to come.
- And live with me.
What?
- I want you to.
- Marry me, Joanna.
Marry you?
Yes.
What do you say?
[SIGHS]
I hardly know what to say.
Say yes, Joanna.
Say you'll be my wife.
Well?
Well yes.
They're getting married?
[FIRE CRACKLING]
[SEAGULLS CAWING]
[WINGS FLAPPING]
[SHUSHING]
Billy?
I thought you were going to do
our homework this afternoon.
I've been busy.
Doing what?
BILLY COBB: I
can't say just now.
Don't then.
Christina...
- I'm not going to.
- Talk to you if you.
Keep secrets, Billy Cobb.
Wait.
Well?
- BILLY COBB: You've got.
- To promise not to tell.
Go on, then.
It's Ben and Joanna.
They're getting married.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
EMILY CHEN: Joanna,
where have you been?
Why?
Your father's been
looking for you.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Papa, you wanted me?
[SIGHS]
Yes, Joanna.
Sit down.
What have you been
doing, Joanna?
I finished my work
and went for a walk.
DAVID ROBINSON: With Ben?
Yes, Papa.
I have to tell you, Joanna, I
don't think it's proper for you
to be spending so much
time alone with Ben.
But, Papa...
Boys...
[SIGHS]
Young man can lose
control of themselves,
and young women like
yourself can be damaged
or even ruined by these things.
- Do you understand?
- Yes, Papa.
- DAVID ROBINSON: So under.
- The circumstances, I...
- I believe that it would.
- Be prudent for you.
To stop seeing Ben on your own.
But Ben would never happen me.
- Well, he may not.
- Mean to, Joanna.
- But if you continue to spend.
- Time with him like this,
You may encourage him into
behavior which we would
all have reason to regret.
- Well, you can't.
- Stop me seeing him.
It's unfair.
- Do you mean to.
- Contradict me in this?
[SIGHS]
He saved my life.
- You said he could.
- Join the family.
Well, yes, so I did.
- But that does not give.
- Him or you the right...
I can't stop seeing him.
I won't.
You won't?
You won't?
And what does that mean?
- That you'll continue to.
- Sneak out on the beach.
- And spend time with.
- Him alone and become.
A liar to your parents?
I want your word, Joanna,
that you will no longer
spend time with him alone.
Do I have your word?
[WAVES CRASHING]
THEME SONG: Time to go.
Our ship is leaving.
No time for breathing,
life goes on.
Oh, when I see we're on
the same side fighting,
then it's time to leave.
Should have known how
the rain was falling.
Now we love so much more,
'cause that's what life's for.
Get away.
We should get away.
This is the moment that day
by day the world will go away.
With you by my side,
I know what is right.
And I will stay with you.
If you decide we
should get away.
Get away.
Get away from it all.
[PRODUCTION MUSIC]
[LAUGHTER]
[WATER SPLASHING]
[DOG BARKING]
ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):
Christina and Billy seem
to thrive on being shipwrecked.
- Emily does not,
- and remains aloof.
Bruno, I am sure, would never
wish to be rescued and return
to Boston from our island home.
My mother has been strangely
thoughtful of late,
- as if there is.
- Something on her mind.
That she keeps well-hidden.
My father, too, seems
distracted at times.
- I wonder if both.
- He and mother are.
Becoming worried about Joanna.
[LAUGHTER]
She and Ben have become
the greatest of friends
since he came to live with us.
Yet if they become too
fond of each other,
I have a feeling in my bones
that it will cause pain.
Me?
- Well, I'm still keeping.
- A journal of our time.
As castaways.
I've written about
adventures with pirates,
our encounter with natives,
and the legendary Raven Jones.
The family survived through
difficult times, none
- more so than when mother.
- Made a startling announcement.
- As the dawn rose.
- One morning, which.
Was to herald a new chapter
in all the family's lives.
- DAVID ROBINSON:
- Elizabeth, you're dressed.
I couldn't sleep.
Is everything all right?
Yes.
Why?
Well, you haven't
seemed yourself lately.
What's wrong, my love?
ELIZABETH ROBINSON: You
really don't know, do you?
Know what?
I'm going to have a baby.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Elizabeth.
Mama, that's wonderful.
Thank you, dear.
Is it a boy or girl?
[LAUGHTER]
Well, we won't know
that until it's born.
Congratulations.
Thank you, Emily.
Are we going to light a fire?
That's exactly right.
Starting today, we're going to
light our beacon every morning
so that any ship, even
if it's over the horizon,
- will see the smoke.
- And come find us.
[SEAGULLS CAWING]
Well get back,
Elizabeth, I promise.
Our baby will grow up at home.
ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):
For days, weeks,
we prayed to the dear.
Lord for salvation
- that a ship would.
- Notice our beacon.
And we would be
rescued, for the sake
of mother and her unborn child.
But there was still no
sign of a passing sail...
Just the endless
empty horizon, which
caused us all growing concern.
With mother's great
strength of character,
life continued on as normal.
- That is, as normal.
- As it could be.
Considering her circumstances.
- Joanna and Ben's.
- Friendship was the subject.
Of constant attention
from my father.
And I couldn't help but notice
that it caused further strain.
Stay, Bruno.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Good morning, ladies.
What a lot of eggs today.
Don't worry, Henrietta,
I'm not taking yours.
Mama's baby won't be long now.
Nor will yours.
[FIRE CRACKLING]
ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER): Day
after day my father searched
the horizon and bay, and
we all considered what
the future held in store as
the time for the baby's birth
drew near.
JOANNA ROBINSON: Do you
think your fiance Wong...
Wrong.
Wong Sin.
Wong Sin.
Do you think he will
still be waiting for you?
I hope so.
But he's old.
He can't wait forever.
Don't you mind marrying
someone much older than you?
No.
Many girls do it.
We marry whoever our
parents choose for us.
Well, I think
you're very brave.
No.
- I think your mother's.
- The brave one.
Why?
Having a baby here, yet she
doesn't seem at all worried.
What's so worrying about that?
There are no doctors, for one.
Women have been having babies
without doctors for centuries.
Ladies.
Hard work with a
porcupine quill.
Do you have a spare?
JOANNA ROBINSON: By all means.
A man who sews.
BEN THOMAS: Of course.
All sailors can sew.
We have to mend the sales,
sometimes on the top mast
with a gale blowing.
I shall leave you to tell.
Joanna your tales of the sea.
Do you miss being at sea?
No, not in the least.
I prefer being here.
What Would you
stay here forever?
Of course not.
Here we're free and equal.
Back there, you have a place,
and you have to stick to it.
What would you do
if you could go home?
Probably run away to sea again
and hope to get shipwrecked.
[LAUGHS]
You are funny.
Am I?
I'm not sure I'm joking.
- Would you care to have.
- A swim this afternoon?
Perhaps.
- Well, my dear,
- what do you think?
I think I have a
very clever husband.
I'm glad you like it.
Mama, Papa, look.
It's magnificent.
Ben did most of it.
Ben?
Yes.
He is excellent with a needle.
ELIZABETH ROBINSON: I'm
sure it'll fit perfectly.
We must thank Ben for
all his hard work.
Yes, of course.
May I go swimming now?
On your own?
JOANNA ROBINSON: No, with Ben.
- He's waiting for me.
- [SIGHS]
I'm afraid not, dear.
- Your mother needs your.
- Help this afternoon.
After that, then?
Your mother needs to rest.
She needs your help
around the house.
JOANNA ROBINSON: Of course.
I shall tell Ben
and make a start.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I'm sorry.
I can't come.
Papa's given me more work to do.
That's all right.
I'll help you.
Ben?
Sir?
Would you collect some
firewood for the beacon?
Do we need to
do it today, sir?
No time like the present.
Very well.
That's set, then.
There's always tomorrow.
Bye.
Bye.
You can't keep them
apart forever, David.
- I've seen the way.
- They are together.
It has to be discussed.
But why?
As far as I can see, Ben
is a very fine young man.
Granted.
But he's not right for Joanna.
He's uneducated.
He's a common sailor.
David, you are always
preaching that we
are all equal on this island.
Yes, that may be so,
but what about in Boston?
Back in civilization?
If we ever get there.
We will.
One day we will go home, and.
Joanna will find a young man
of her own background.
Until that time, we must
discourage this attachment
for both their sakes.
- All I want is for.
- Her to be happy.
- ERNST ROBINSON.
- (VOICEOVER): Before long,
The birth of the baby wasn't
the only concern for the family.
My father's anger at the
evolving relationship
of Ben and Joanna
was becoming evident.
Oh.
Want a mood this
baby's in today.
[GASPS]
There.
I got a kick.
It must feel wonderful
having a baby.
Well, it's wonderful
when it's all over.
You know, I remember when
I was about your age,
and my little brother
was on the way.
It made me feel quite broody.
Did it?
Yeah.
It's perfectly natural.
But it can be quite
a strong feeling.
When you're thinking
of having children,
it's important to have someone
you can be absolutely sure of.
Like Papa?
Yes, like Papa.
I'm sure one day you'll
find someone just right.
But you have many years
before you need concern
yourself with such things.
Do you think we shall
still be here then?
No.
I'm sure we'll be
home long before that.
- And then you'll be.
- Able to find yourself.
A fine, handsome husband.
[CAWING]
[WHISTLING]
- And you'll be a.
- Grandmother many times.
Over if I have my way.
Mama, may I be excused?
Yes.
Of course you may.
What is it?
Would you care for a picnic?
When?
Tonight.
On the beach.
I could cook for us and we
could eat under the stars.
I'd love to, but I'm not
allowed out of the tree house.
Just for an hour?
DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna?
Coming, Papa.
Very well.
Come when it gets dark.
I'll be there.
[SQUEAKING]
[SCREAMS]
Billy, get rid of it.
BILLY COBB: It won't hurt you.
- EMILY CHEN: Billy, get it out.
- [SQUEAKING]
BILLY COBB: Here, Cagney.
Come on, boy.
There.
Now there's something
you've got to do for me.
I beg your pardon?
- I haven't got to do.
- Anything for you.
Please?
Ernst has given us hours of
homework, and we can't do it.
I'm not doing it for you.
That's a shame.
He'll have to stay then.
No.
Very well, I'll do it.
[SQUEAKING]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Joanna.
Did anyone hear you?
No.
Come on.
You're shivering.
Here.
Take this.
Thanks.
It's a little cool tonight.
Come and sit by the fire.
Look.
What will you have first?
- JOANNA ROBINSON: Um,
- that one, please.
BEN THOMAS: We used to do this
down by the harbor with scraps
from the old fish market.
But it was never as
beautiful as this, though.
A man who sews and cooks.
[SIGHS]
Ben, this is so perfect.
Are you glad you came?
Yes.
And look at those stars.
Do you know any of them?
BEN THOMAS: Some.
That's the Bird of Paradise.
Do you see it?
Ah, yes.
And over there,
that's the Dolphin.
Where?
Come sit by me
so you can see it.
Now, do you see it?
Yes.
I love the way the southern
sky has animal names.
David?
Hm, what?
Joanna's not there.
She's not?
JOANNA ROBINSON: My other
life seems so far away.
Do you miss it?
Less and less,
especially tonight.
Joanna?
Yes?
Pardon my asking, but is
there someone special at...
At home who waits for you?
Or whom you long to see?
Of course.
My grandfather, my cousins...
No.
My aunts and...
No, no.
I mean someone special.
You mean a boy?
Why, no.
I'm sure there are many girls
waiting for you to return.
No, none.
Not even one
you're in love with?
Not one.
I swear.
- Have you ever.
- Been in love then?
Perhaps.
Surely you'd know?
Yes, I do know.
It's you, Joanna.
I love you.
DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna?
It's Papa.
I must go.
Good evening, sir.
DAVID ROBINSON: Ben.
What in the world are you doing
down here this time of night?
I fancied I'd eat some
fish under the stars, sir.
Did you know?
And Joanna?
- Did you fancy that.
- She would join you?
- I don't know.
- What you mean, sir.
- Don't play games.
- With me, young man.
Have you seen my daughter?
I saw her earlier, sir.
At the house.
Well, if you
should see her again,
tell her to come back
home immediately.
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
[SIGHS]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I must go.
Wait.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Joanna?
Where have you been?
Your father is out
looking for you.
I went for a walk.
- It was hot, and.
- I couldn't sleep.
Were you alone?
I was walking alone, yes.
I didn't mean to make you worry.
Well, you have.
Your father is beside himself.
- JOANNA ROBINSON: Mam,
- I am truly sorry.
DAVID ROBINSON: Joanna,
what's the meaning of this?
Calm down, dear.
She was hot and
she went walking.
Then why did you try to
deceive us with the bedclothes?
I meant no harm, father.
Oh, truly, huh?
Then answer me truthfully,
were you alone or with Ben?
- I...
- [GASPS]
Mama?
What is it?
Uh, I don't know.
- Joanna, get me a drink.
- Of water, please.
- Is it the baby?
- Is the baby coming?
No, I... I don't think so.
I... it's just a spasm.
- A spasm?
- Yes.
Oh, I see.
Oh.
Thank you, Joanna.
Go to bed now.
Yes, ma'am.
Good night, Papa.
Good night.
You all right?
Yes.
And why don't you come
back to bed too, dear.
Whatever it is can wait
till morning, can't it?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[ROOSTER CROWING]
- ERNST ROBINSON (VOICEOVER):
- My mother's false alarm.
Gave a welcome reprieve
for Joanna from my father's
uncharacteristic wrath.
But Joanna, and especially
Ben, were as determined
to keep on seeing each
other as was my father
set on keeping them apart.
Here he comes again.
David.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
Did I offend you with
what I said last night?
No.
It was the most wonderful thing
anyone has ever said to me.
I've made a discovery
which you must see.
Ben?
Sir?
- There are more.
- Than enough hands.
For the work to be done here.
Why don't you, uh,
go salt some fish?
- Now, sir?
- Yes.
Why not now?
BEN THOMAS: Yes, sir.
Good.
I'm sure he knows.
Meet me at the stream later?
Can you do that?
I'll try.
You'd better go.
You know, the more you
try to keep them apart,
- the more they are going.
- To try to be together.
- ERNST ROBINSON:
- This is excellent.
You got every single one right.
Did it take you very long?
It was easy once I
worked out how to do it.
ERNST ROBINSON: Well, splendid.
- Now that we understand.
- Multiplication,
Let's try some division.
Billy, what's 36 divided by 4?
Um.
ERNST ROBINSON: Christina?
Um.
ERNST ROBINSON: Look, division's
almost the same as motivation,
except instead of adding,
we're taking away.
So how many times can you
take four away from 36?
- While you're.
- Thinking about that,
I've already made up
some division problems.
- I'll leave you two to.
- Work it out for yourselves.
Like you did yesterday.
And well done.
I'm impressed.
Now what are we going to do?
Leave it to me.
I've got an idea.
- BEN THOMAS: Don't.
- Get your feet wet.
Did anyone see you leave?
I don't think so,
but I can't stay long.
BEN THOMAS: Come, it's not far.
JOANNA ROBINSON: What isn't?
The most perfect
thing you ever saw.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
JOANNA ROBINSON: Where is it?
Here.
Where?
This is what I
wanted to show you.
Go in.
Go in.
A cave?
It's bigger than it looks.
- I haven't explored.
- Down to the back yet,
But over here you could
build a place for a fireplace
with a hole there for smoke.
And here, this could be a
platform for smoking fish.
And there, that
could be for stores.
- And there, that could.
- Be a place to lay.
Skins and moss for bedding.
You're going to leave the tree
house and live here instead?
BEN THOMAS: Yes, Joanna.
But not alone.
- I want you to come.
- And live with me.
What?
- I want you to.
- Marry me, Joanna.
Marry you?
Yes.
What do you say?
[SIGHS]
I hardly know what to say.
Say yes, Joanna.
Say you'll be my wife.
Well?
Well yes.
They're getting married?
[FIRE CRACKLING]
[SEAGULLS CAWING]
[WINGS FLAPPING]
[SHUSHING]
Billy?
I thought you were going to do
our homework this afternoon.
I've been busy.
Doing what?
BILLY COBB: I
can't say just now.
Don't then.
Christina...
- I'm not going to.
- Talk to you if you.
Keep secrets, Billy Cobb.
Wait.
Well?
- BILLY COBB: You've got.
- To promise not to tell.
Go on, then.
It's Ben and Joanna.
They're getting married.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
EMILY CHEN: Joanna,
where have you been?
Why?
Your father's been
looking for you.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Papa, you wanted me?
[SIGHS]
Yes, Joanna.
Sit down.
What have you been
doing, Joanna?
I finished my work
and went for a walk.
DAVID ROBINSON: With Ben?
Yes, Papa.
I have to tell you, Joanna, I
don't think it's proper for you
to be spending so much
time alone with Ben.
But, Papa...
Boys...
[SIGHS]
Young man can lose
control of themselves,
and young women like
yourself can be damaged
or even ruined by these things.
- Do you understand?
- Yes, Papa.
- DAVID ROBINSON: So under.
- The circumstances, I...
- I believe that it would.
- Be prudent for you.
To stop seeing Ben on your own.
But Ben would never happen me.
- Well, he may not.
- Mean to, Joanna.
- But if you continue to spend.
- Time with him like this,
You may encourage him into
behavior which we would
all have reason to regret.
- Well, you can't.
- Stop me seeing him.
It's unfair.
- Do you mean to.
- Contradict me in this?
[SIGHS]
He saved my life.
- You said he could.
- Join the family.
Well, yes, so I did.
- But that does not give.
- Him or you the right...
I can't stop seeing him.
I won't.
You won't?
You won't?
And what does that mean?
- That you'll continue to.
- Sneak out on the beach.
- And spend time with.
- Him alone and become.
A liar to your parents?
I want your word, Joanna,
that you will no longer
spend time with him alone.
Do I have your word?
[WAVES CRASHING]
THEME SONG: Time to go.
Our ship is leaving.
No time for breathing,
life goes on.
Oh, when I see we're on
the same side fighting,
then it's time to leave.
Should have known how
the rain was falling.
Now we love so much more,
'cause that's what life's for.
Get away.
We should get away.
This is the moment that day
by day the world will go away.
With you by my side,
I know what is right.
And I will stay with you.
If you decide we
should get away.
Get away.
Get away from it all.
[PRODUCTION MUSIC]