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[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[female narrator]
Everyone calls him Uncle Alp.

Because that's where he lives, on top of an Alp.

Well, some mountain
in Switzerland, anyway.

[train whistle blowing]

When he was younger,
he drank, you know?

And gambled away practically
the entire family fortune.

And when he joined the army, they say that he killed a man

and that he had to go to court.

And then things took
a very nasty turn.

[engine chugging]

No one is more
appalled than I am

at the prospect of leaving
the child with a man like that.

'But I have to work.'

There is no way I'll get a good
position with a child along.

The Lord knows I'm sure
I've done my best for her

since my poor sister died.

[female #1]
'Are you alright, Heidi?'

[train whistle blowing]

[indistinct whispering]

Tobacco.

[engine chugging]

What's he like?
My grandfather.

You'll love him. He's...Alp.

He's everything you'd expect
in a grandfather.

[Heidi]
'Is this where
grandfather lives?'

No, he lives much further
up the mountain.

He must be mad, honestly.

- Who lives here?
- How should I know, child?

Do you think they'd give me
a drink of water?

Oh, ask them.

[knocking]

[door creaks]

Yes?

May I have a drink
of water, please?

[birds chirping]

What's your name then?

Heidi.

What's yours?

Peter.

What are you doing
up here anyway?

I've come to live
with my grandfather.

Uncle Alp?

That's what they
call him, I think.

Rather you than me.

[door creaks]

[water gushing]

Quickly now.

Say hello to your
grandfather then.

[Heidi]
'Hello, grandfather.'

I'm Heidi.

Your granddaughter.

Why have you brought her here?

She's come to live with you.

What?

I've done all I can for her,
these past few years.

Now, it's your turn.

Don't be ridiculous, girl.

Where's Detie?

She's gone, grandfather.

Gone?

Then you'd better hurry up
and catch her, hadn't you?

But she said she only had
one ticket to Frankfurt.

She...you can't stay here.

[fire crackling]

[water sloshing]

Where will I sleep, grandfather?

Where you like.

[guitar music]

'I could sleep up here,
grandfather.'

You'll need this one also.

It's...much colder later.

Thank you, grandfather.

Goodnight.

[fire crackling]

Good morning, grandfather.

Morning.

[birds chirping]

[sighs]

[Heidi gasps]

Hello, hello.

Hey, what's your name?

What's their names, grandfather?

Well, this one's Daisy,
this is Dusky.

[whistling]

That's Peter, come to take
them up to high pasture.

Could I go with him?

I suppose so.

Only, wash your face first.

So the sun won't laugh
at how dirty it is.

[goat bleating]

Presumably,
you have no objections

general of the goats?

I suppose not.

[gasps]

[Uncle Alp]
'This is her lunch.'

See she gets all of it, hm?

And mind you, look after her.
Especially around that ravine.

The sun can't laugh
at me now, grandfather.

Hm...see you later then.

[Peter whistles]

[bell ringing]

[goats bleating]

[slow-paced music]

[goats bleating]

[music continues]

- 'Careful!'
- 'Hey!'

Didn't you hear old Alp
warn me about the ravine?

I was only looking.
Don't call him old Alp.

Stay where I can see you
from now on, alright?

Is that all you're having?

- It's all we can afford.
- Have this and the bread.

Are you sure?

I've got more than
enough of this.

Thanks.

Get off.

[goat bleating]

Don't send him away.
What's his name?

Finch. He's more trouble than
the rest of them put together.

I think he's lovely.

[bird screeching]

What's that?

A hawk, of course.

- Does it live up here?
- It has a nest.

- On top of the peak, there.
- Can we go up and see it?

Don't be silly, even the goats
can't get up there.

Why does it make that noise?

I dunno.

[Peter]
'Where's that stupid
Finch gone now?'

No!

[goat bleating]

- Wh--
- 'Don't you dare!'

Needs to be taught a lesson.
He could've been killed.

He's just a baby.
No, I said!

Promise me more of that
cheese tomorrow then.

Tomorrow and every day

and the bread,
just as long as you promise

to never, never beat
any of them ever again.

Promise.

[instrumental music]

Bye, Peter. Can I come
with you tomorrow, then?

If you like.

Can I, grandfather?

Of course.

I brought you these.

Oh no! What happened
to them, grandfather?

Perhaps they wanted
to stay in the sun.

I'll never ever pick
any more ever again.

[hawk screeching]

Why does it croak like that?

It's jeering...at all the people
who live down in the village

and make trouble
for one another.

He's telling them, "Why don't
you mind your own business?

"Or climb to the top
of a mountain sometime.

You'll all be a lot
better off."

[instrumental music]

What are you doing, grandfather?

Making cheese.

Can I try?

Are your hands clean?

Alright, go on then.

You'll need to do it
much harder than that.

[whistling]

That'll be Peter.

Alright, run along.
I'll finish off.

- 'It will snow soon.'
- 'How do you know?'

I just know.

My granny...she said
she'd like to meet you.

What's she like?

Ancient...and blind.

She sees people
with her fingers.

Really? I'd like
to see her do that.

How about tomorrow then?

Alright.

[thumping]

[bell ringing]

Don't forget
about tomorrow.

I won't.

Come on.

[goat bleating]

'In you go, Daisy.'

[birds chirping]

Grandfather,
have you made that?

It-it is just something
for you to sit on by the fire

when the winter comes...with me.

Oh, grandfather,
thank you. It's lovely!

Thank you,
thank you.

[chuckling]

Peter says I'll be going
to meet his granny tomorrow.

Will that be alright?

Yeah, I suppose so.

[instrumental music]

'Wow.'

[Heidi]
'How will Peter get up here
with the goats, grandfather?'

[Uncle Alp]
'He won't be able to.'

[Heidi]
'But I promised
to visit his granny.'

She'll be expecting me.

She'll just have
to be patient, won't she?

And so will you.

Now, go get some
warmer clothes on.

- Where are you going?
- To see Heidi.

The snow's too deep, Peter.

Don't worry.
I'll be alright.

I'll be back
before dark.

[flute music]

Who's this, grandfather?

My son.

Your father.

He died in an accident.
Him and your mother.

Don't you remember them at all?

I was only a baby,
Aunt Detie said.

What was he like?
My father.

[fire crackling]

A lot like you actually.

Why don't you ever go down
to the village, grandfather?

Oh, I..

I go when I have to.

[knocking]

[door creaks]

Peter, are you out
of your mind, coming up here

before the snow is even frozen?

I'm here, aren't I?

- Hello, Heidi.
- Hello.

[slurping]

So, general

you're going to have to start
chewing a pencil again, huh?

Chewing a pencil?

In the winter, Peter
has to go to school.

And he finds chewing
a pencil helps a lot.

- Don't you, Peter?
- What do you do at school?

Learning to read and write.

Not like I'm ever
gonna bother to.

Why not?

Because it's a waste of time.

Why does a goatherd need
to read and write anyway?

Well, that would depend,
wouldn't it?

On whether the goatherd wanted
to spend the rest of his life

being a goatherd, hm?

I'll have to go.

Bye, Peter.

Will I ever have to go
to school, grandfather?

Have you ever been to school?

The nearest school was miles
when I lived with Aunt Detie.

I mean, she was too busy
to take me.

Mm.

When can I go
and visit Peter's granny?

When the snow has frozen over.

When will that be?

'Once Christmas is over.'

Christmas!

["Silent Night"]

- 'Heidi?'
- Yes?'

- Are you alright?
- Oh, yes, grandfather.

[singing continues]

[fire crackling]

[guitar music]

[music continues]

Now...close your eyes, Heidi.

Why?

Just turn your back
and close your eyes.

'You can open them now.'

Grandfather, a sledge!

[chuckling]

Careful, Heidi.

[chuckling]

Your Christmas present.
I'm sorry it's a bit late.

Oh, grandfather, it's beautiful.
Thank you, thank you.

[laughing]

Yeah, you said you wanted
to see Peter's granny.

Off we go.

[cheering]

[laughing]

Aah! Grandfather!

Yipee!

[screaming]

[laughing]

O-o-oh!

Now, in you go.

Just...make sure to tell Peter

to have you back home
well before dark.

Heidi, of course,
come in. Welcome.

Mother, it's Heidi.

Heidi.

Ooh, such warm hands.

- Where's Peter?
- He's at school.

But how did you
get down here, child?

My grandfather brought
me down on a sledge.

What does she
look like, Bridget?

Very pretty.
In fact...beautiful.

Oh, yes.
Certainly that.

[chuckling]

[panting]

[wind howling]

[door creaks open]

Told you she'd come,
didn't I, granny?

And most welcome she was.

So how did you get on
with your reading today?

Peter, you need
to learn to read.

Why?

[sighs]

Can you read, Heidi?

No.

See?

One of these days,
wind's gonna blow this place

right off the mountain.

[instrumental music]

[clock ticking]

[music continues]

[laughing]

Peter's granny is blind.

Yeah. Yes I know.

And the house
they live in

the doors creak
and the shutters bang

and granny gets really
frightened when the wind blows

in case it blows them
right off the mountain.

Oh, yes.

I just wish there was somebody
who could do something about it.

Somebody who really knew
about these things, grandfather.

- Mm-hm.
- Can you think of anyone?

No.

[orchestral music]

[thumping]

[birds chirping]

[indistinct chattering]

Thank you.

Good morning.

Morning, Pastor.

Good morning, my friend.

May I have a word?

[children chattering]

[bleating]

[indistinct talking]

The child, Heidi..

What about her?

I understand the teacher
has sent you several messages

pointing out that she should be
coming to school in the winter.

So?

So...what do you intend
to do with her?

[bird chirping]

I certainly shan't be sending
her to any school.

Then what will become of her?

She'll grow up...with
the goats and the birds.

Uh, that at least won't
give her any bad ideas.

She's not a goat
or a bird, man.

Next winter she really must
start going to school.

Just how do you suggest
we get her there? Mm?

Do you really think
that I would send a girl

a little child of her age,
down the mountain?

You could come back
to Dorfli to live.

What sort of life is that for
a young girl stuck up there?

One she loves.
Take my word for it.

And certainly a better one
than she would have down here

among people who despise me.

My friend, people don't
think half as unkindly

of you as you seem
to think they do.

[Uncle Alp]
'Frankly, Pastor, I don't
care much how they feel.'

Just as long
as they leave us alone.

[orchestral music]

[music continues]

What do you want?

If you give me a chance to get
my breath back, I'll tell you.

Heidi, darling!

How well you look, child.

Hello.

[Uncle Alp]
'I asked you what you wanted.'

Well, you must have realized

that I always intended
to come back for her.

- What?
- Well, of course, I did.

In fact, since then,
I've spent my every waking hour

trying to find
a good home for her.

And now I'm delighted
to say that I found one.

But she already has
a good home, here.

Living on top of a mountain
like a hermit?

Now, the people I work for have
rich relations in Frankfurt

who have a child
who's wheelchair bound

and who longs
for a little playmate.

Some simple unspoiled child
of her own age.

Oh, in fact, someone
just like Heidi, right?

That's right.

How much are these rich
relatives offering you

'for providing
this little playmate?'

How dare you?

And how typical of you
to think of that?

Because I know you, Detie.

I know you...well enough to know

that there has to be
something in it for you

for you to suddenly
turn up here again

after dumping her
on me the way you did.

Has it ever occurred to you
to at least try to find out

what Heidi might think
of this idea?

- She's still a child.
- She's also a human being.

[Uncle Alp]
'Certainly not some chattel'

'to be traded in whenever
you find it convenient.'

You certainly are the most
selfish brat I ever met.

And what about you?

Well, it's fairly obvious
why you're so determined

to hang on to her, isn't it?

'You're gonna need someone
to look after you'

when you're no longer able
to fend for yourself.

Never mind that
you're an old man now.

'In fact, a very old man
who, let's face it'

hasn't much longer to live.

'When you do die, what's going
to happen to her then, eh?'

'But you won't
be here then, will you?'

So why should that bother you?

I understand that you're
refusing to send her to school.

If you think that
I'm gonna stand by

and see my poor sister's
only child brought up

like some sort of illiterate
peasant, then you're wrong.

If I have to take this
to court, I shan't hesitate.

'And then, well..'

'God knows what
might come out about you.'

Take her then...and spoil her.

But don't you ever bring her
back here to me again.

- Grandfather!
- Go on!

Get out of here, the two of you!

[door slams shut]

- Come along now, Heidi.
- No.

- Don't be silly, child.
- I don't want to go with you.

I want to stay here
with grandfather.

- After what you've just heard?
- I'm sure he didn't mean it.

Of course, he meant it.

He's famous for that
violent temper of his.

You do know, don't you, that
he killed a man in a brawl?

Why else do you think he lives
alone here hiding away

on top of a mountain?

- I don't believe it.
- Believe what you like.

It's what a judge
will believe that counts.

And you don't want him thrown
into jail, do you? Or worse.

If I go with you,
I can come back, can't I?

Well, of course, you can.
Whenever you like.

Now, go on.
Get your things.

[dramatic music]

Come on.

Heidi..

Heidi, where are you going?

Mind your own business.

Can I just go in and say
goodbye to granny first?

We have a train to catch. There
isn't time. Come along, child.

Granny will be disappointed that
I didn't say goodbye to her.

You can bring her
a present when you come back.

- Can I really?
- Of course, you can.

Some of those lovely white rose
that they sell in Frankfurt.

[fire crackling]

[clock ticking]

[train chugging]

[dramatic music]

[horse neighing]

[horse clopping]

[carriage rattling]

[horse neighing]

What's your name, child?

Heidi.

That can't be your
proper name surely.

- What were you christened?
- I don't remember.

Is the child half-witted?

Or simply impertinent?

[Detie]
'No, ma'am, it's just that'

'she's never been
in a house like this before.'

- She was christened Adelheid.
- How old is she?

To be honest with you,
I can't remember

but I should think
about ten.

I'll soon be nine.

What?

I distinctly remember
telling you we wanted someone

of Clara's own age and she's 11.
What books have you read?

- None.
- None?

[Heidi]
'I haven't learned
to read yet, nor has Peter.'

He thinks reading
is a waste of time.

- 'Peter?'
- The goatherd.

What have you learned
to do then?

Make cheese.

- Really, Detie--
- I beg your pardon, ma'am.

But you did tell me that
what you're looking for

was a more unusual
sort of child.

And Heidi, I mean, Adelheid
is certainly unusual.

If I might presume
to make a suggestion

why don't I leave her
with you for a few days?

And if you still think she's
unsuitable...I'll take her back.

Oh, yes. Please, let's
do that, Miss Rottenmeier.

Just for a few days.

Very well.

'Tinette.'

Tinette!

[footsteps]

Now what?

Have a room prepared for her.

Ugh!

Dinner's at eight o'clock.
Don't be late.

If there's one thing I simply
abhor, it's unpunctuality.

Oh, I was promised
a certain amount

to find someone,
Miss Rottenmeier.

For finding someone
satisfactory.

Well, I'll see you soon.

In a few days, yes?

[Clara]
Do you want to be called
Heidi or Adelheid?

My name's Heidi.

Then that's what
I shall call you.

- Are you glad you came here?
- No.

But I will be going home
in a few days

with some nice white rose for
granny. So that will be alright.

[Clara laughing]

Oh, you do say
the funniest things.

I'm sure we'll have
great fun together.

[whistling]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

If you've nothing to do, I'm
sure I can find you something.

I've only just finished
laying the table.

Then you can start
doing something else.

Ungrateful..

What are you looking at?

You remind me of Peter,
the goat boy.

Oh, do I?

'And he's quite handsome too.'

[clock ticking]

Really?

[clock ticking]

[yawning]

May I have that?

Hm-mm.

I might have that as well.

Put the dish down, Sebastian,
and bring the vegetables.

Never, never, never speak
to Sebastian during a meal.

'Unless it's
to give him an order.'

Now..

'You..'

...are to address me...as ma'am.

'As for Clara..'

...it's up to Clara to say
what you're to call her.

[instrumental music]

[panting]

[music continues]

[door opens]

[clears throat]

'What on earth
are you doing there?'

Looking for grass.

Pft!

[ambient music]

[horse neighing]

[crowd chattering]

[music continues]

[children chattering]

[dog barking]

So what's it like
in the mountains?

It's beautiful.

There's lots
of grass and trees.

And when the sun sets

it looks like there's fire
on the mountains.

I'd sure like to see
that sometime.

Right, Clara.
Time for your nap.

But I'm not a bit sleepy,
Miss Rottenmeier.

'I'll have none of that.'

As for you, Adelheid,
while she's sleeping

you will of course,
sit quietly in your room

as usual
until you're called.

[horse neighing]

[crowd chattering]

The child, Heidi..

What about her?

She seems to have vanished.

What's happened to her?

Didn't you hear, Pastor?

I ate her.

Look, where you're going.

Morning, Mr. Usher.

You have a new pupil today.

Right, ladies.

To begin, please open
your books at page six.

[clears throat]

Thank you.

[bell ringing]

[door opens]

[ringing continues]

Some sort of problem
with the windows there, miss?

Could you open it, please?

Of course.

There.

Try standing on this.

Just stony streets.

We're in the middle
of the city, miss.

Where could I go

to see the whole of the valley?

Oh, you'd need to get
somewhere high I suppose.

Like that church
tower there. See?

'One with the golden ball.'

Yes.

Where's Clara, please?

Having her afternoon nap,
of course.

What else at this
time of the day?

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chattering]

Where's the tower
with the gold ball on top?

Would you show me
where it is?

What would you give me if I do?

- What do you want?
- Money, of course.

I haven't got any money.

Oh, that's that then,
isn't it?

But Clara has.

And I'm sure,
she'll give me some.

- Who's Clara?
- She lives here.

It'll cost you tuppence.

Alright.

[instrumental music]

[Heidi]
'What's that thing
you're holding?'

A concertina.

What does it do?

Plays music, of course.

[door rattling]

- How do I get in?
- I don't know.

Wait for me, just in case
I can't find my way back.

- Cost you another tuppence.
- Very well.

- What do you two want?
- I don't want anything.

I want to climb
to the top of the tower.

What for?

To see what I can
see from there.

- Be off with you.
- Oh, please.

Just this once, please.

Well...if it makes you happy.

Come on.

[instrumental music]

[Heidi]
'Aren't there any trees
at all in Frankfurt?'

I think trees have more sense
than to live here in Frankfurt.

[music continues]

There's something else
you can see, you mind?

If I just...see you up a bit.

Over there...in the trunk.

Aw!

[kitten purring]

Would you like one?

- To keep?
- Of course, you can.

In fact, you can have more
then one if you like.

They're no use to me.

'In fact, between you and me'

'the ones that aren't taken
they're...for the bucket.'

- The bucket?
- The water.

- You wouldn't.
- I can't do anything with them.

- I can't afford to feed them.
- Then I'll take them all.

- Right.
- How will I carry them home?

Oh, don't worry about that,
I-I'll bring them around to you.

It's just that, if you could
just tell me where do you live.

- Mr. Sessemann's house.
- Mr. Sessemann. Oh.

[chuckles]

Alright.

[mewing]

Couldn't I take two now?
One for me and one for Clara?

Of course you can.

Thank you for showing me
the way back.

Hey, where's my fourpence?

I'll get it for you.

[door opens]

There you are, miss.
Come on.

Oi, my fourpence.

What's the idea,
running off like that?

I didn't. I just wanted
to find the church

with the gold ball on top.

And there's this boy.

Don't mind about him.
You're in dead trouble.

They are already
at the table. Come on.

[door opens]

I will speak
to you later, Adelheid

'about your unpunctuality.'

Suffice to say at the moment

that it was extremely naughty
to go roaming off like that.

[kitten mews]

I beg your pardon?

[kitten mews]

[Sebastian snorts]

How dare you mock me
in such a fashion!

I didn't.

[kitten mews]

That'll do!

[laughing]

Do you hear? That'll do.

[kitten mews]

[yelps]

[Rottenmeier]
'Get out.'

Oh, my, word!

[laughing]

[indistinct chattering]

Please.

Stay calm.

[Clara]
'She's always hated cats,
you see.'

In fact, she's terrified
of them.

- Even kittens?
- Cats of any age.

But, it was funny.

I'm sorry, Miss Clara,
but I'm afraid

you're going to have to leave
those in my charge.

I'm under strict orders
from Miss Rottenmeier

to get rid of them.

Oh, no, Sebastian.

Not the bucket.

Oh, good Lord.
No, miss.

What do you take me for,
some sort of savage?

Then what are you going
to do with them?

In the attic is a place where
Miss Rottenmeier never goes.

There are mice, you see.

Get that.
Gently.

That's it.

[knocking on door]

- And what do you want?
- My fourpence.

- Your fourpence?
- That's what she owes me.

Who does?

Clara.

Miss Clara to you.

And for your information
Miss Clara never goes out

into the street.

She can't even walk.

How could she possibly
owe you fourpence?

It wasn't her
who promised me.

'It was the other girl.'

What girl?

Brown hair, sort of...
red dress.

Oh, that girl.

And this would be
yesterday afternoon, right?

That's right.

Well, I suppose
you best come in.

Ah-ah-ah..

Now, you just wait there.

[horse trotting]

Fourpence?
Very well, no matter.

- Give him this, Sebastian.
- Oh, no! I'll do it.

I promise I'll pay
you back, Clara.

[accordion music]

[music continues]

No, no, no!
Will you stop that?

She asked me to.

What I'm telling you, now you've
got your fourpence, clear off.

What on earth!

[knocking on door]

[Miss Rottenmeier]
'And just what is going on
here, now?'

Oh, no!

[knocking on door]

[door opens]

Yes?

For the little miss.

What is that?

Ow.

[door closes]

And what is that?

E-e-eh, this is a-a-a little
gift for the miss.

H-h-he said..

Well, don't just stand there.
Open it. Open it!

[Miss Rottenmeier]
'Open it. Open it, man.
Open it!'

[kittens mewing]

Oh, dear.

Oh!

[Sebastian]
'Relax, it's okay.'

'I-it's fine.'

No, no, no,
if we can all just..

[screaming]

[gasp]

Come here..

Take it off!
Take it off!

Take it off!

[chuckling]

[boy #1]
'You threatened my tortoise.'

Ah!

Ah!

[clock ticking]

[Clara]
'Does Heidi really have to go
so soon, Miss Rottenmeier?'

She most certainly does.

I was just wondering

what my father would
think about that.

Your father?

Well, he will be home tomorrow.

And I suppose
it is just possible

that he would prefer
to make the decision himself.

[Heidi impersonating]
'Hello, Heidi.'

[Clara impersonating]
'Hello, Grandfather.'

Would you like
to make some cheese?

Yes.

[horse neighing]

Whoa.

Papa.

[horse neighing]

Welcome back, sir.

Thank you, Sebastian.
Is all well?

[orchestral music]

Clara, my dearest.

How are you?

All the better
for seeing you, father.

Oh, I've missed you.

And this is Heidi.

Oh, Heidi.

But I understood
from Miss Rottenmeier

in her last letter
that her name is Adelheid.

That's what Miss Rottenmeier
calls her.

But her real name is Heidi.

So tell me, Heidi.

Are you and Clara good friends?

Oh, yes, sir.

I'm delighted to hear it.

Mr. Sessemann.

Miss Rottenmeier.

If we could have a word, sir.

In private.

Of course.

I'll see you later.

And this was when you stood
on this tortoise

was it, Miss Rottenmeier?

After being attacked

by at least
one of the felines, yes.

Good Lord.

Frankly, sir..

...it makes my skin crawl
just...touching them.

And all this was the child
Heidi's doing, you say?

Absolutely.

So what you're saying
Miss Rottenmeier..

...is that you don't consider
her a suitable companion

for my daughter?

What I'm saying is,
Mr. Sessemann..

...that I'm not entirely sure
that Adelheid

is quite right in the head.

Here, Clara.

Heidi.

Would you mind bringing me
a glass of water?

Fresh water?

Fresh cold water, ideally.

Of course, sir.

Now, Clara, tell me
about these cats

that Heidi apparently
smuggled into the house.

They weren't cats, papa.
They were kittens.

And she only did it
to save their lives.

Oh?

They were going
to be put down.

So what's happened
to these animals?

Well, Sebastian's hidden
them in the attic

until he can find
good homes for them.

Papa, please, papa,
let me keep a couple of them.

I know the doctor said
that they weren't good

for my condition.

'But I'm sure
I'll be alright now.'

Who told you that, darling?

That the doctor said that
they are bad for your condition.

Miss Rottenmeier.

[Mr. Sessemann]
'Miss Rottenmeier thinks that
we should send Heidi away.'

Oh, no, papa.

Since she came,
wonderful things have happened.

Really, every day.

And she does
make me laugh so.

Oh, thank you, Heidi.
My, this is cold.

I got it from the fountain
outside. On the street.

- You went out for it?
- You did want it cold, sir.

Thank you, Heidi.

Oh, terribly sorry, sir.

- You wanted a word, sir?
- I did, Rottenmeier, yes.

I need to return
to Paris tomorrow

for some important meetings.

I know that I can,
as always, leave the household

in your more than capable hands.

But, of course, sir.

[Mr. Sessemann]
'Now, as for
the little Swiss miss..'

'it seems that Clara has formed
quite an attachment to her.'

And I think it would be wiser
not to send her back just yet.

As you wish, sir.

And despite her little
idiosyncrasies..

...she will, of course,
be treated with kindness

and understanding
at all times.

But, of course, sir.

If you find her too much
to manage on your own..

...help is at hand.

Oh?

My mother will be arriving
shortly for her usual visit.

[horse neighing]

[horses trotting]

[gasps]

Thank you, Sebastian.

- Clara, grandma's here!
- 'Thank you, Heidi.'

Adelheid! How dare you
presume to address

Mrs. Sessemann as grandmamma?

She isn't your grandmamma.

Never forget that.

In future, therefore..

...you will call her..

...gracious madam.

Gracious madam!
Is that quite clear?

Yes, ma'am.

Now go to your room at once.

And sit quietly
until your called.

[sighs]

Are you clean?

Yes.

Well, in that case,
you're to go to the study.

[Mrs. Sessemann]
'There you are, darling.'

Thank you.

And this your friend,
is it?

Yes, this is her,
grandmamma.

Come in, my dear.

[Mrs. Sessemann]
'Let me have a good look
at you.'

Good evening, madam gracious.

Hah, what?

Is that what you call
people in the mountains?

Oh, no, we never call
anybody that.

Nor here either,
I can assure you.

I'm grandmamma and that's what
you should call me.

Now, you will remember
that, won't you?

Yes, grandmamma.

- And what's your name?
- My real name's Heidi.

But Miss Rottenmeier thinks
it should be Adelheid.

So I answer
to that as well.

I'm sure you'll agree, madam..

...that it's better for her
to be called by a name

which isn't a cause
of ribaldry and embarrassment.

My dear Rottenmeier,
if Heidi is her name..

...then that is what
she shall be called.

As you wish, madam.

[Miss Rottenmeier]
'You sent for me, madam.'

Yes. Clara is taking her
afternoon nap, isn't she?

Yes, madam.

And what does Heidi do
in the afternoons?

Sits quietly in her room
until called, madam.

I see.

In that case,
bring her down, will you?

I want to give her
some books I've found.

I hardly think that books
would be of any use to her.

She hasn't even learned
her alphabet yet.

Strange.

She doesn't seem stupid.

But then appearances
can often be deceptive, madam.

Can't they?

[instrumental music]

[knocking on door]

[Mrs. Sessemann]
'Come in.'

Heidi.

Come and sit over here.

I've found some books
for you to read.

But I can't read,
grandmamma.

Well, you could at least
look at some of the pictures.

[instrumental music]

[sobbing]

My dear child,
whatever is the matter?

This reminds me of..

Home?

You miss it very much,
don't you?

Grandfather, especially.

Even if he doesn't
want me anymore.

And little Finch.

Little Finch?

He's a goat.

A-ha, I see.

Well, why don't you look
at some other books?

Perhaps, the pictures
won't upset you so much.

But I like this book.

And the pictures
in it are lovely.

And it has a lovely story
to go with it.

[sighs]

If only you could read it.

Only, I told you.

I can't read.
It's too hard.

Who ever told you that?

- Peter.
- Peter?

- The goatherd.
- Oh..

[chuckles]

Anyone can read, Heidi.

Would you...like me
to teach you?

Oh, yes, please.

But you'd be
wasting your time.

We'll see.

[orchestral music]

[goat bleating]

[banging on door]

[banging on door]

When's Heidi coming back?

That one.

Good.

[Mrs. Sessemann]
'And that one.'

'At..'

'Good.'

Ahem.

Oh.

"Once a upon a time

There was a.."

The child can suddenly read.

Don't be ridiculous.

My own reaction exactly
when I witnessed just it now.

How can this be?

I ask myself,
how is this possible?

But Miss Rottenmeier, she's
reading aloud to Mrs. Sessemann

at this moment!

- 'Rottenmeier.'
- Oh, yes, madam--

I think it's high time
we did something

about Heidi's wardrobe,
don't you?

Her clothes don't seem entirely
appropriate somehow for

a companion
to my granddaughter.

I'm sure we can find
old dresses of Clara's

that can be cut to fit her.

What I had in mind..

...was taking her into town
before I leave

and buying her some
clothes of her own.

Nothing too grand,
you understand?

It would only embarrass
the child.

So...perhaps you'd make
the necessary arrangements.

- Good evening.
- 'Good evening, ma'am.'

[Heidi]
Hello, Clara.

It's yours now, dear.

- To keep?
- Yes.

- Even when I go home?
- But, of course.

But, of course, you won't be
going home, Adelheid.

Grandmamma will be
leaving soon.

And then, Clara will need you
more than ever.

Won't you, Clara, dear?

[instrumental music]

- 'Hold on.'
- Bye, children.

[both]
'Bye.'

[Miss Rottenmeier]
'Hand me that, Tinette.'

- That's mine.
- It's falling to pieces, child.

What are you going
to do with it?

Burn it, of course.

You have new clothes now.

Not the hat as well!

And...will you kindly explain
what these are doing here?

They're rolls.

I can see what they are
or rather were.

What I want to know is
what you're doing with them?

They're for granny.

Granny?

Peter's granny.

She finds black bread
too hard to chew.

She'll find this a lot harder.

'Must be even weeks old,
some of them.'

Don't you realize
rolls are to be eaten

the day they are baked?

[Miss Rottenmeier]
'Remove them at once, Tinette.'

[sobbing]

Perhaps a spot of this, miss.

No, thanks.

Please, miss.

You must have something.
You haven't eaten for days.

Something wrong
with your food, is there?

I'm not hungry.

Will you kindly leave
the table before

you put the rest of us off.

[Miss Rottenmeier]
'Wretched child.'

'Doesn't appreciate
how very fortunate she is.'

However..

...if she insists on starving
herself to death, so be it.

Uh, grandfather.

[crying]
Grandfather..

[intense music]

[music continues]

[whispering]
Heidi. Heidi!

What are you doing?

Are you alright?

I don't know.

So...how are you feeling
now, Heidi?

[Heidi]
'Much better, thank you.'

And where were you off to
last night, then?

When Sebastian found you?

I don't know, doctor.

You'd been dreaming,
hadn't you?

And what were you
dreaming about?

It's the same dream
I have every night.

Oh..

Where I'm back in the cottage
with grandfather.

And there's lots of stars

and when I go up
to see the stars..

...all I see is roofs
and chimneys.

The roofs of Frankfurt?

Yes.

Don't you...like being
in Frankfurt, then?

I suppose I do.

Honestly?

But you do miss the cottage
and your grandfather?

Oh, yes.

[sniffles]

Hmm.

[Dr. Classen]
'It's really quite simple.'

The child's been sleepwalking
because she's obviously

quite desperately homesick.

And when she came her
she was positively blooming.

The only thing that matters now
is what can we do about it?

My dear chap, there's only
one thing you can do.

I realize Clara will be upset..

...but Heidi must be returned
to her grandfather at once.

Before she pines away
altogether.

Allow me to take that
for you, miss.

Oh, Heidi.

I'm going to miss you
so much.

I'm going to miss you
too, Clara.

Terribly.

But, we will see each other
soon, won't we?

Someday.

[Heidi]
'Of course, Clara.'

And now I can write to you
lots and lots of letters.

[cello music]

[train chugging]

[kitten mewing]

You haven't?

Just this one, Sebastian.

Do you promise to take care
of the others?

Of course, I do.

[Sebastian]
Now, you're quite sure you know
exactly where you're going?

[Heidi]
Oh, yes.

Mr. Sessemann
has arranged to send

the rest of your
things later.

Thank you, Sebastian. And
thank you for bringing me home.

Goodbye, Heidi.

I'll miss you.

[kisses]

Goodbye, Sebastian.

Goodbye!

Goodbye, Heidi!

[instrumental music]

[knocking on door]

Heidi!

Granny, it's Heidi.

[Granny]
'Heidi.'

Is it really you, child?

[crying]

Oh, don't cry, Granny.

I brought you a present
back from Frankfurt.

Fresh white rolls.

Which means you won't have
to eat hard bread again

for days and days.

What a present
to bring me.

[crying]

But you're the best
present of all child.

[crying]

Well, now, I must go
and see grandfather.

No. He hasn't died,
has he?

Oh, no!

[dramatic music]

Grandfather.

[music continues]

[Uncle Alp]
'Go away.'

Grandfather, please
unbolt the door.

It's Heidi,
grandfather.

'Go away!'

- But grandfather..
- 'Go away, I sa..'

[dramatic music]

[crying]

[fire crackling]

[wind whistling]

[birds chirping]

[goat bleating]

[cat mews]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Where's Heidi?

How should I know?

[Heidi]
I'm here, Peter.

I brought him back
with me from Frankfurt.

What's his name?

Boris because
he's very bold.

So comin' up to
higher pasture, then?

I don't think so.

It's more fun than staying
down here with that old grump.

Don't call him that!

[Heidi]
'He was hurt when I left.
I know he was.'

Thought he said
he told you to leave.

Only because
he was upset.

I should've never gone
with her, Peter.

She practically had to drag
you down to the station.

Saw that myself.

[Heidi]
'I still could've run away.'

I did try to.
Lots of times.

Only in my
sleep though.

Oh!

[instrumental music]

[bell tinkling]

[Peter]
'Bye, Heidi.
See you tomorrow.'

What are you doing
back here, anyway?

They sent me home.

But why?

Because you did
something bad?

No. I just wanted
to come home.

Well, anyway.

Now that you're
here, I suppose..

...you'll have to have
somewhere to sleep.

You know where
your bed is.

[Uncle Alp]
'Who-who brought you
back here, anyway?'

'Aunt Detie,
I suppose.'

No, Sebastian.

Who's that?

Mr. Sessemann's
servant.

He was my friend.

'So what happened
to your Aunt Detie?'

I don't know.

I never saw her again
after she left me in Frankfurt.

Anyway, it's going to be
awfully cold tonight..

...so I suppose we better

get that kitten of yours
inside as well.

Right, grandfather.

Thank you so much
for taking me back.

And I really am very
sorry that I left.

[sobbing]

[birds chirping]

Ever since you got back
from Frankfurt

you always have your head
stuck in a stupid book.

A book can't be stupid, Peter.

People who read them are.

You should learn to read
yourself, Peter.

- I could teach you, you know.
- No, thanks.

'Then, you know what
will happen to you'

Don't you?

What?

One day, they'll send you
down to the big school

where all the teachers
wear top hats.

'When they find out you can't
read, they'll make fun of you.

- They wouldn't.
- They would, you know.

Can you really
teach me how to read?

Of course.

Well.

[Heidi]
Where we going, grandfather?

You'll see.

[indistinct chattering]

[Heidi]
What's this place,
grandfather?

It is the house
I used to live in

before I moved
up the mountain.

And I thought that we might
move in when winter comes.

If nothing else,
it will make it easier

for you to go
to school.

Would you
like that?

As long as you promise
we can move back

up to the mountain
in the summer.

[door creaking]

[fly buzzing]

Did you like living
here, grandfather?

Mm.

Once.

My son grew up here.

I think we can make
this place really cozy.

[dramatic music]

[crowd mumbling]

[melodic music]

[indistinct mumbling]

[male #1]
'We've come
to welcome you.'

[male #2]
'Welcome back.'

[male #2]
'Welcome back.'

[male #3]
'Welcome back, my friend.'

'Welcome home, Heidi.'

You're getting
good at that.

Good...good.

Supposed to give you this.

It's-it's for you.

From Frankfurt.

[gasps]

[horses neighing]

You can still change your mind
and come with us, you know.

I think not, madam.
Thank you.

You really do hate
her, don't you?

I'm sure I don't know
what you mean, madam.

Oh, I think you do.

From what I can gather,
you resented her bitterly

ever since you first
set foot in this house.

But I can't for the life
of me understand it why?

She's such a sweet child.

If you say so, madam.

You mean,
you don't think so?

I think, madam..

...the child has a quite
remarkable facility

for making people
believe she is.

'As to whether or not...
any of it is genuine, madam'

On that, I prefer to get
my own counsel, thank you.

I feel sorry for you,
Rottenmeier.

Why, madam?

Because I see people
as they really are.

What can you possibly see in her
that none of the rest of us can?

Unless, of course,
it's yourself..

...a long time ago.

Myself, madam?

[birds chirping]

[carriage rattling]

'Heidi.'

Dr. Classen.

[horse neighing]

Heidi.

- And grandmamma!
- 'Ha ha. Hello.'

Clara!

[Clara]
'Heidi!'

[grandmamma]
What a magnificent
place to live.

A king would
envy you this.

You're right,
you know.

Man could scour
the face of the earth

and not find a better place
to retire to than this.

Something you should
think about perhaps.

Oh, yes. Wouldn't it be
wonderful if you did though?

We could come
and see you every day.

[all laughing]

And I can't remember when
I had more delicious cheese.

Oh, ho ho.

I hope the mountain
air...will make up

for any deficiencies
in my cooking.

But now, I'm afraid
we really must return

to the inn in the village
before the light goes.

Can't I stay here
tonight, Grandmamma?

She could stay
with me.

I've got
lots of room.

Well..

...I would certainly
have no objections

if grandfather hasn't.

She could stay for the
entire summer if she wants.

Oh, could I,
grandmamma, please?

What does the doctor think?

I think it would probably
do her the world of good.

[grandmamma]
'But would he be able to cope?'

'Clara's hardly in
the best of health'

so completely confined
to her chair.

When I was in the army,
I worked in the field hospital

so I, uh, I expect I could
just about manage.

And I could
help as well.

In that case, I'm sure
your father would agree.

Thank you, grandmamma.
Thank you.

[goats bleating]

That will be Peter.
You have to meet him, Clara.

You can give him his present.

[goat bleating]

Peter, this is my friend, Clara.

Hello, Peter.

Hello.

This is for you.

All the way
from Frankfurt.

Thank you.

She also bought a
warm shawl for granny

and a dress for
your mother as well.

Oh, yeah?

[Clara]
Why doesn't
he like me?

I think, perhaps,
he's a bit jealous.

Most days, I go up
to high pasture.

'But for the last few days,
I haven't been able to.'

[Clara]
'I wish I could go up
to high pasture one day.'

You've told me
so much about it.

[bird squawking]

[Heidi]
'I'm sure Peter will be
pleased to see us.'

This is where
he usually is.

[Uncle Alp]
Well, never mind.

I'm sure he can't
be very far away.

Here, Clara.

- Do you like the mountains?
- Yes.

Aren't they amazing?

Put your hand
around me.

Let's find a good place
for our picnic.

What about here,
grandfather?

Why not?

That's a good girl.

Careful, Heidi.

The ravine.

No!

[Heidi screaming]

[screaming]

Grandfather.

'Peter.'

Peter!

Get yourself down here.

Now.

[Heidi]
'Help.'

- Grandfather!
- Hold on to my hand.

[grandfather grunting]

[Uncle Alp]
'Peter.'

[Heidi]
'Help!'

[Uncle Alp]
Hold on to my leg.

[Peter grunts]

[Heidi]
'Grandfather!'

- 'Come on.'
- 'I'm slipping.'

'I'm gonna fall.'

[Uncle Alp]
Heidi.

[Uncle Alp]
'Aah!'

[gasping]

[Clara]
'Heidi. Heidi.'

Heidi, are you alright?

Yes, I think so.

You're standing up.

Ah!

[crow cawing]

- Stand up again.
- Can't.

But you just did, Clara.

- Try.
- I can't, I tell you.

Give her a hand,
you two.

Alright.

Now, let go
of her arms.

Now, walk towards me.

Walk.

[laughing]

And that's what we're going to
do every day from now on. Hm?

For the rest
of the summer. Right.

And...Peter. Peter's going
to help, aren't you, Peter?

Yes.

[instrumental music]

[no audio]

[music continues]

[Clara]
'I can't believe
the summer's nearly over.'

The weeks are
just flying by.

There will be another
summer next year, Clara.

And you can come
and stay with us then.

- Can she, grandfather?
- Oh, anytime.

[instrumental music]

Papa.

Clara!

[laughing]

'Darling, how? You're..'

I know, papa. I know.

See.

[music continues]

[Peter]
Let's play catch.

Peter.

[Dr. Classen]
'What made you come
and live up here?'

Because I wasn't welcome
in the village.

Why?

Because they'd heard...that
I'd killed a man in a fight.

And had you?

Lots of things that I've done
in my life that I've regretted.

But that was never
one of them.

Well, it's a wonderful thing
you've done for Clara.

'And if there's anything at all
that any of us can do for you'

'anything, you've only to say.'

What do I need...
that I haven't already got?

Whoa!

[grunts]

Grandfather.

Thanks, grandfather.

- 'Over here, Heidi.'
- 'Quick, Heidi.'

Clara!

Having said that, uh,
there is one thing, I suppose.

Oh!

I'm not stupid, doctor.

I'm not just old,
I am beginning to feel old.

What happens to Heidi
when I go though?

That's what bothers me.

'I'll be retiring
myself soon.'

I've already got my eye
on a property down in Dorfli.

In fact, it was Heidi who first
put the idea into my head.

And it goes without
saying of course

that if she is ever left alone

there'll be a home for her
there with me and Mrs. Classen.

I can't tell you how relieved
I am to hear that...doctor.

- You alright, grandfather?
- Oh, I'm fine.

He hurt his back
saving my life

when Clara first
came here.

Yes, I heard
about that.

And it still hurts him.

Perhaps, I should
take a look at it.

It's nothing, really.

He always says that.

We'll take a look
anyway. Shall we?

As you wish.

[Dr. Classen]
'And now, if you'll excuse me'

I think I better go
and see to the horses.

Are you sure, you're
alright, grandfather?

I'm fine. In spite
of your nagging.

I love you, grandfather.

And God knows I love you.

[instrumental music]

Come, Heidi.

Coming, Peter.

[music continues]