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TOEI COMPANY

ORIGINAL STORY: "WITHOUT A FAMILY", Hector MALOT

WITHOUT A FAMILY

PRODUCER: HIROSHI OKAWA

PLANNING: KIYOSHI ITO

MINORU YAMANASHI, KEI IIJIMA

SCREENPLAY: MASAHARU SEGAWA

DIRECTOR: AKIRA OKUHARA

ART DIRECTOR: TOSHIO FUKUMOTO

ORIGINAL DRAWINGS: YASUJI MORI, MASAKI KITA

KATSUNARI ODA, TATSUJI KINO

SATOSHI TANZAN, AKIHIRO OGAWA

MUSIC: CHUJI KINOSHITA

VOICES: YUKARA ASAI

HARUKO MABUCHI, FRANKY SAKAI

What a beautiful ship.

I would love to sail on it,

right, Kapi?

Remi!

Yes!

Enough, Kapi!

Sit down.

Remi, mom has to go out!

Do your homework.

I will.

Later, I'll make some fritters.

Really?

And you, Kapi, behave yourself!

If you don’t, you won’t get your share.

Alright, alright.

I'm off now!

Come back soon!

And God said, "Let there be light,"

and there was light”...

Everyone is silent.

Be quiet already! The fritters are at stake.

Hey, Kapi!

The cat stole the sausage.

Quiet! Remi is studying. My fritters depend on it.

Oh no!

Kapi! Quiet!

Here you go, the fritters I promised you.

They’re so sweet, they'll make your mouth water.

Let me try them.

They are so delicious.

If we're not polite, we won't get anything.

Kapi, Pepe.

Take it, eat.

Is this really for us?

Yes.

Thank you so much.

-Mom... -Yes?

Will Dad be coming soon?

Is he a good...

...or bad man?

No, he's not bad.

As long as you're a good boy.

I'll do everything he says.

Wow, they're so delicious.

So tasty.

Don't talk with your mouth full.

What did I tell you!

You!

Kapi, stop it.

Remi, that's your father.

That brat is still here?

Don't be like that.

Remi, kiss your father.

Move!

Remi! Why did you...?

Silence!

I walked 40 kilometers just to get here!

Remi, don't pay attention to him.

He's just tired, that's all.

I'll go check on him.

You idiot!

I already told you to leave him at the orphanage, didn't I?

Speak up already!

When the right time comes...

Stop making excuses!

You're the one who found him! Just a mere orphan!

An orphan!

What? I'm an orphan?

That's a lie!

I'm my mother's son!

Mom, tell me I'm not an orphan?

I'm your son, right? Aren't I?

Forgive me, Remi!

I should have told you sooner.

Mom!

It was in Paris, eight years ago.

One very dark night, just like this one.

You were a lovely child...

I thought God Himself had sent you.

And I promised myself, even if you were poor,

you would be a happy child.

And that was me?

Yes.

Mom!

I'll be good!

I won't do anything bad! Just don't take me to the orphanage.

Never!

Don't worry.

I won't let you go.

Mom!

Close your little eyes...

...and listen...

...to the sound of the chimes...

...the sound...

of the carriage that will take you

...to the land of dreams.

Remi, I want you to stay,

but now that he's back,

you won't be happy here.

I don't want to be separated from you, but I must.

Forgive me, Remi!

Alright, put this on.

Everything is yours.

Is all this mine?

Yes, the boots too.

Alright, it looks good on you.

Now we are going out.

We'll talk outside.

Wait for me here.

What’s happening?

I have a bad feeling.

Are we going on a journey?

I found someone who knows your mother.

Really?

That's why you’ll travel with him. Let’s go.

What’s wrong?

I don’t know if I want to meet her.

What did you say?

There's no turning back now, let's go!

Wait! I don’t want to go!

Does Mom know about this?

Yes, of course, she knows.

Thank you.

Good boy, huh?

Don't forget,

I’m just borrowing him, not buying him.

But I will train him well as a street performer.

I have no complaints.

Very well.

Just give to others too!

Here, you eat too.

You fool!

Alright, so…

Just one thing, boss.

Aren't you the famous Mr. Carlo Barzani?

No, no, that’s not me!

Oh yes, you are.

I saw your poster at the Paris Opera.

How is it possible that you're here?

You've mistaken me for someone else, forget it.

Yes, of course.

That’s Carlo Barzani, the star of the Paris Opera!

Have you already made friends?

They are our stars.

Get inside, a long journey awaits us.

Dear God, what happened?

You are trapped!

The boss took Remi away!

He took Remi away…!

We must act now!

Let’s go!

I’ll take a shortcut.

Remi! Remi!

So we won't see my mother?

No, they deceived you.

Remi, we’re going on a journey together.

No! I want to go home!

You can't now!

No! I want to go with Mom!

The ship has already sailed.

Remi!

Mom!

Mom, I don’t want to go!

I have no choice but to let him go.

He cannot live there.

Capi, go with him!

Yes.

Capi!

But I don’t know how to swim!

Capi!

Help!

I’m saved.

Let’s go, little one.

Phew, they saved me.

Cheer up, Remi, I’m with you.

Poor thing.

His mother is devastated.

Remi, take care of yourself!

Mom! I don’t want to go!

Always walk with your head held high!

And find her!

Find your real mother!

Listen, Remi!

Your life begins from this moment.

Be brave and don’t cry.

Your mother is not crying.

Today, a new life begins for you.

God, please protect him! And really smart at that.

And now what?

Remi, why are you so down?

Cheer up, Remi!

You need to secure the rope, idiot!

Sorry.

Come here, you...

Remi, come, let me teach you to play the harp.

You have to learn something.

Your mother would be worried...

...if she knew what you were like.

How dare you do that?

To shame me like that, me, Joli-Coeur, the star!

I'm sorry.

You better be.

You're huge,

but inside that head, there’s absolutely nothing.

And that's why you always mess up.

I'm sorry.

Oh, for crying out loud!

Is that all you know how to say?

I'm sorry. Can you make me your apprentice?

My apprentice?

Please, master!

Master?

Apprentice?

But I'm very strict!

Doesn’t matter. For Remi, I'll do whatever it takes.

It won’t be easy!

That's fine.

It'll be really hard!

I know, I know, but I’m a man.

A man can do things others can’t.

You make it sound easy!

Try standing on your front paws.

Like this.

Can you?

Why not?

It’s not so easy.

Look how out of shape you are!

Lift your paws.

Again!

It's not so easy.

What are you doing?

Oh, what a student I have!

Kapi is trying.

Grandfather.

-Teach me to play the harp. -What?

I will teach you.

Really?

Good boy!

We’ll start with the scale.

A little higher!

Let’s go!

Ugh, you're heavy!

Move!

Sorry, teacher.

Remi is practicing.

The position is not right. Like this.

Remi also wants to learn!

Come on, get up! Get serious.

It will get easier. Just keep practicing!

Keep practicing!

My paws hurt!

It’s nothing! Endure it.

It’s always tough until you succeed.

Too tough.

Here it is!

Got it?

Here I am! No!

Help!

Teacher!

Are you okay?

You’re such a fool!

I give up! It’s over!

That’s it. If you try, you’ll succeed.

Try and you will succeed.

Up!

Walk! That’s part of the practice!

If we go on tour around the country,

maybe we’ll find your real mother.

Exactly. Don’t lose hope.

Don’t slack off. Walk!

Yes, yes.

What a strict teacher I’ve got.

Be strong.

Didn’t your mom from Chavanon say that?

That’s right.

We’ll go our way and we won’t be discouraged.

Our destination is Paris.

Paris...

That’s where they abandoned me.

Good, you’ve made a lot of progress!

Up!

That’s why he’s no better...

Sweet boy with a huge, dumb dog.

Did you see them, Mr. Pigeon?

No?

You didn’t see them?

But where could they have gone?

They left me alone.

We have no money, just a little food.

Do we have to sleep outside?

We have no other choice.

Up!

No, no! Watch your posture!

I’m starving.

Don’t give up just because you’re hungry...

I’m hungry too,

but just look at me.

When you straighten up, stick your lower jaw out.

Did you get that?

You’re good at this.

Right?

You idiot! Get serious and do it right!

Try again.

Yes. I’m going! Lift your paws.

Horrible!

Again!

Up!

Oh, I can’t.

You idiot. You’re such a clutz.

You think you’re my student?

You’re spreading your paws too much. Again.

That’s better. I won’t spread them that much.

Teacher, what’s wrong?

There’s something wrong with my paw!

What happened?

I’m hurt!

Oh no!

We can’t stop! Get up! You can’t stop now!

Don’t you dare stop! You’ve got this! Come on!

Right! Get up!

Please don’t stop, teacher! We’re almost there!

Go! Don’t stop!

Just a little more.

There, we made it!

I knew you could do it!

Don’t stop now! Keep moving!

Don’t stop!

Teacher, do you know that I really like you?

Of course I know.

I like you too.

Let’s always stay together.

Yes. Always.

Always.

Ah...

Remi... I really like you.

I haven’t eaten my dinner.

We’ll share it.

Don’t hesitate.

Isn’t it enough?

There’s no more, and they’re still hungry.

Fries don’t have much protein, so...

If I give them this too, there won’t be anything left for me.

It’s fine, eat everything.

Kapi, don’t overdo it. It’s enough.

Come on, eat.

To be honest, I ate part of Remi’s!

I’m so full I almost feel sick!

Eat quickly.

Kapi, thank you.

Do you like them? They’re tasty. They look good.

-What an interesting sound. -Kapi!

Is that you, Remi?

Eat this, Kapi!

-I also left half. -Remi...!

If we keep traveling like this, I will find my mother.

I’d like to see her soon.

I wonder what she’s like?

I used to be such a crybaby,

but every day I’m getting stronger.

A new will to live is awakening in me!

On the other hand, my student is so clumsy...

It’s frustrating. I’m sorry I’ve worked you so hard.

But don’t doubt it,

I’ll keep trying harder and harder, until I succeed.

All I’ve managed to do is make him call me slow and clumsy.

He can’t call me that anymore.

The noble blood of the Saint Bernards flows in my family’s veins.

-Teacher, are you okay? -I’m cold.

I’m sleepy.

How cold it is!

Oh no! The fire Kapi was supposed to tend has gone out.

That’s why it’s so cold.

He’s sleeping. Let’s leave him.

Let’s go get more firewood.

There are a lot of wolves here.

So what? We’re not afraid.

-What’s happening? Look! There’s something here.

It’s a wolf! What do we do now?

It’s a rabbit!

-So it wasn’t a wolf, huh? -That’s right.

Whatever you say.

Damn, it’s a rabbit!

You won’t scare us that easily!

Wait, Joli-Coeur!

Shut up!

Oh no, it’s really a wolf!

We’re surrounded!

Wake up, Kapi!

Where is everyone?

What happened, Remi?

Joli-Coeur and Zerbino are gone.

What?

Wolves!

Joli-Coeur!

Zerbino!

Dolce!

Teacher!

Teacher!

Poor things!

-Teacher! -Joli-Coeur!

How is he, doctor?

Not good.

He needs to rest.

If you move him, he might die, understand?

Yes, doctor!

Poor Joli-Coeur.

Does it hurt a lot, Joli-Coeur?

Teacher, please get better quickly!

Does it hurt, teacher?

This is all my fault. I shouldn’t have fallen asleep.

Are you ready, Kapi?

The curtain is about to rise.

Teacher!

Walk on your front paws across the whole stage.

The audience will applaud you.

You’re a big star.

What should we do now?

Grandfather, let’s go to the city and perform a show.

But how will we do that?

Zerbino and Dolce are dead,

Joli-Coeur is in bed and can’t act!

I’m here.

I’m not that skilled, but I’ll sing, play the harp or whatever is needed.

But...

Don’t worry.

We can’t give up now.

We have to fight!

Alright, let’s try.

Good. I’ll do my part.

The Animal Troop is back with you!

Do you know about all the distant lands

that we’ve visited?

Where people carry...

...jugs of water...

...on their heads.

Where camels walk across the desert...

This makes no sense. No one is stopping.

Okay, I’ll do my tricks.

Up!

I’m not ready for this yet.

Remi!

Remi, Kapi, that’s enough.

I’ll sing.

You?

But you’ve never sung.

You manage to learn a little bit of everything, and you started from nothing.

I’ll stop being so stubborn.

Listen.

Carlo Barzani, once a star of the Paris Opera, swore...

that he would never sing again, but he will break his vow.

The master sang, now I must perform.

If I don’t show up, the act will be incomplete.

I have to hurry.

If I fail today, I’ll no longer be considered an artist!

Without me, the curtain won’t rise.

I’m the only one missing.

I’m the only one missing.

I’m the only one missing.

I am an artist! I can’t fail!

For the sparrow, everything! How painful it is to walk.

But I have to succeed.

Joli-Coeur, are you okay?

Teacher!

Remi...!

Master, congratulations. That was a real success.

Kapi...!

Do it.

Paws, lift your paws.

Teacher...

Joli-Coeur!

He was injured, yet despite that...

It must have hurt him a lot.

This is the end for Vitalis' troupe.

What are we going to do?

The stars of the troupe are dead.

We can't do anything.

I made it!

I did it!

I made it, Remi!

Teacher,

look at what I'm doing, I'm holding up on my front paws.

Kapi!

I will keep practicing.

I will replace him.

Kapi, you did it. Well done!

I'm counting on you, Kapi!

I think I might have overdone it a bit now.

If only the teacher could see me now.

Hey, you!

What is he doing?

Officer, have we done something wrong?

Who allowed you to perform like this?

Well...

We're going to the police station.

Kapi, Grandpa will spend three months in prison.

What can I do?

I could go back to Chavanon.

No, not that.

I can't leave Grandpa.

And I need to find my real mother.

I just had an idea. You and I will perform.

Okay.

Alright, let's start with practice!

People, come to our performance! Come see the act of Remi and the great Kapi!

What?

You have talent. Why don't you perform on this ship for my little one?

I'm not thrilled, don't look at me like that.

Kapi, you're so good at it!

Bellatolia gave me a compliment.

"The wolf said to Little Red Riding Hood..."

Is that love?

I think I’ll go get wet for a bit!

Here it is!

"Grandpa: I am currently on the Swan ship.

Mrs. Milligan is very kind to me and I am really happy!

You suffer a lot in prison, don't you?

Take care, please!

I pray every night that you come back soon.”

Remi!

That must have been a tough journey for you.

Grandpa Vitalis always said...

What did he say?

God doesn't only bring us happiness but also pain,

so we must be strong!

God brings us pain.

That's the truth.

But I believe He has given me more pain than happiness.

And there will be happiness as long as I keep fighting.

Remi, why don't you stay here forever?

Here?

And Mr. Vitalis can stay too if he wants.

You could study the music you like the most.

And Liza would be thrilled.

-Mrs. Milligan... -What a touching story!

James! When did you arrive? I didn't see you.

I just wanted to pay my respects and deliver the latest news.

Who is that?

The brother of her late husband.

There’s something repellent about him.

Repellent?

I have to be cautious of him.

Did you find out anything about my son?

No, not yet.

No news?

We have to search for him patiently.

If only I could find him.

Where are you, Remi and Kapi?

You left me all alone!

Grandfather!

Remi!

-I just got out of prison. -Grandfather!

I couldn't wait to see you!

I’m happy to see you too. You look well.

You’ve lost weight, grandfather.

Calm down, grandfather will agree.

I hope so.

I hope so too. I want to stay here for a long time.

Grandfather!

Remi, you’ll stay here.

And you?

I can’t spend too much time in one place.

Then I...

It’s different with you, you have a future ahead of you.

Learn a lot and you’ll become a successful person.

Good luck.

Miss Liza, be kind to Remi!

Thank God. Remi can stay.

Goodbye, Kapi!

Goodbye!

I’m so happy, Remi!

This is the most valuable thing I have.

Has Mr. Vitalis left?

Aunt, I’m going with him too.

What are you saying?

-Remi, I know how you feel, but... -It will be hard, I know.

But I’ve decided not to separate from him. Thank you for everything.

Goodbye, Liza.

Kapi, you can go whichever way you want.

Can I? You’re putting me in an awkward situation...

Wait, Remi!

I won’t stop you.

Just keep going.

There will be hard times,

but don’t let it discourage you.

Follow your path. Do you understand what I’m telling you?

You can promise me that, can’t you?

Yes.

Remi!

What a strong wind! It will blow me away!

I should have stayed with Bellatolio.

No! I’ll be with Remi, through thick and thin.

There’s no other way for me.

Are you okay, Remi?

It’s not a terrible wind.

You won’t regret it, will you? -No, never.

Really? You’ve given me courage.

We’ll start from scratch.

We’ll go to our friends in Paris and we’ll get organized.

There will be hard times,

but don’t let it discourage you.

Follow your path.

And find her. Find your real mother.

I won’t be discouraged.

Neither will I.

How can I leave when Remi is here?

Grandfather!

Are you okay, grandfather?

I’m fine.

Grandfather, get up.

Grandfather! Grandfather!

How are you, grandfather?

Nothing’s wrong with me.

Cheer up.

I’ll play the harp for you.

What do you think? I’ve been practicing all day.

Grandfather.

Grandfather!

What’s wrong with you? Answer me, grandfather!

Remi,

when you returned with me, you made me immeasurably happy.

If your mother from Chavonon only knew how that timid Remi...

...became strong, she would be very proud.

I wish I could be with you...

...to see you grow,

but our life path is fleeting.

Listen, Remi!

Don’t give up for anything, even if you are alone.

Be honest and just,

and when you find your mother, she will embrace a good son.

Do you understand?

Grandfather, hold on, don’t die!

Grandfather!

Grandfather!

But this is...

Where did you get this crucifix?

Remi gave it to me!

Remi?

My son wore it when... Then Remi is my son!

What did you say?

James, come to my room for a moment.

Damn it!

I never thought the boy I kidnapped wore that crucifix.

And it must have been Remi!

We need to do something.

We will find him. We will leave immediately.

Mr. Vitalis told me he must go to Paris.

I’m heading to Paris right away.

I’ll come as soon as possible. See you at the Milligan castle.

Sister’s town in Le Anneu?

You have a lovely estate there.

Oh, no, never mind. See you there.

Remi is my son.

We are alone, Kapi,

but crying won’t help,

do you agree?

We’ll be strong.

We’ll go to Paris and find my grandfather’s friends.

That’s the best we can do. Why is it so itchy?

Alright then, let’s go there.

I swear I won’t give up even though my grandfather is no longer with me.

Me neither.

How it itches! I haven’t bathed in a while.

Seriously.

Let’s go!

Let me scratch for a bit. Wait!

That’s Paris!

It’s beautiful!

Paris is enormous.

What wide streets! I’m really surprised.

Sir!

I’ve been looking for you, Remi!

I have good news for you. We found your mother.

Really?

Yes. Mrs. Milligan found her.

Where is my mother?

I’ll take you to her house.

Get in the carriage.

Alright.

I’m exhausted. My wings are falling.

I smell Kapi!

Such a strong scent can only be Kapi’s! Hey!

Kapi! Remi! Where are you?

Come in. They’ll bring your things soon.

Your mother is on the top floor of this castle.

Let’s go, Kapi!

Peace, Grate. These are important guests.

Go ahead.

How are you? It’s a pleasure to meet you.

What happened?

Is she really here?

Grate says you should come up quickly.

This dog instills fear.

Here it is.

No one’s here.

We did it.

What’s happening? Get us out of here! Open the door!

I want you to stay here for a while.

Why, for what?

Do I need to tell you why?

Your mother is, none other than Mrs. Milligan.

Mrs. Milligan is my mother?

Of course!!

This is how it works! Why do you look surprised?

He resembled the kidnapped child of Mrs. Milligan.

And why are you doing this?

Milligan's fortune won’t be mine as long as you’re alive.

Do you understand, sonny?

She’ll be here any minute!

He’s a monster. And a coward for deceiving us.

Maybe through here?

It’s impossible to go down this way.

I’ll try.

Where are they?

I’ll ask someone.

Nice castle.

Oh no! No! Oh no!

Not me! Help!

Is this the end?

-Remi! -Is that you, Pepe?

Remi, I missed you so much.

Dear sister.

-James, where is Remi? -Well...

Let’s go inside, and we’ll talk about it.

Excuse me? Were you captured?

How is that possible? You were with him, weren’t you, Kapi?

You’re really useless.

But...

No buts.

You can’t give up so easily. Do something!

We’ll see...

Did Remi die?

A few days ago, a boy fell into the Seine and disappeared.

They say he looked like a traveling artist with a harp on his shoulder and a dog.

I went to the police to see the harp. It was Remi’s!

This one, remember?

Oh, my God!

Do you think you’ll be able to open them like that, Pepe?

Don’t bother me.

Sister,

It would be best if you return to London.

France is full of sad memories.

-I will do that. -The sooner, the better!

Aunt Milligan!

Mother.

Mother!

Did I hear something?

It must be your imagination. Get into the carriage, quickly.

It’s useless!

Hurry, Pepe!

Pepe, hurry!

Just a little more, just a little more!

I made it!

Let’s go!

We meet again.

We can’t. There’s that annoying dog.

They’re leaving!

Mother!

Damn you!

I told you he was dangerous.

We must act quickly, or I will lose my mother.

What is that?

Alright, we’ll crawl out.

I have to catch up with her or I’ll never see her again.

Come on, hurry up! These big ones always cause problems!

I’m stuck again.

Don’t be so slow, idiot.

This is the only way!

You’re really an idiot, Kapi!

Here it is! Run!

Follow us!

What a huge dog!

Which way is better?

To the drawbridge!

Faster, Kapi!

I can’t anymore.

Idiot! If you don’t move, they’ll catch us.

Hurry, Kapi!

Did they escape?

Good. Fools! Anyway, it’s already too late.

And they don’t know where the carriage went.

Are you sure, Kapi?

Quiet. I’ll never forget Bellatolia’s scent.

There’s a station.

There it is! That’s it.

Bellatolia!

Bellatolia!

What’s going on now! A minute ago, you almost fainted.

We arrived just a little too late.

The train is going to Le Havre.

It’s returning to England by ship from Le Havre.

Remi, climb up.

Will you make it, Kapi?

You’ll see, I’ll show you what I can do!

That’s it, Kapi! We’re catching up to him.

Look at me!

I won’t last much longer like this.

Just a little longer, Kapi!

I’m running out of air.

I’m done.

We barely made it.

I’m sorry.

We almost lost him again!

Mother!

Mother.

Mother, why did you leave?

What should I do?

Mom! Grandpa!

My mother is gone.

Alright, this time we’ll make it.

Again? But now it’s the sea.

I need to regain my spirit!

Remi, the ship will leave if you waste time.

-I believe in you, Kapi. -Let’s go!

I’ll succeed, even if I die.

Mother!

I won’t give up.

He’s tiring again! Hang on, Kapi!

Trust me.

But my paws are getting tired.

Mother! Mother!

I can’t.

Kapi, you’re useless. Did you hear me?

Are you a man? Are you my student? Swim! Endure!

Master!

Did you understand me?

When a person fights for something...

...that is worth it, forget yourself.

Howl, scream, but don’t give up!

Damn!

You won’t defeat me!

Mother!

Remi!

Is that you, Remi?

Mother!

Stop the ship! My son is in the sea.

Be careful!

Stop the ship!

Madam, we can't stop so quickly.

Mother!

Grab this!

Hang on, have courage!

Throw the rope, quickly!

No, it will be too late.

Kapi, please, hang on.

It’s hard. It’s hard to try, but I won’t give up.

I will succeed!

Lucky!

Mother!

Remi!

You’re safe now.

Finally, you're with me.

Master Vitalis. Remi made it after all.

He’s hugging his mother.

How interesting...

If I didn't know how to swim!

I will be careful this time.

Oh no, same thing again!

What are you saying? You want to go home? I am your mother, aren’t I?

But I have another mother in Chavannon.

And now that her husband is dead, she is left alone. Pepe told me that.

You have money and Liza.

But my mother in Chavannon has nothing,

not even eggs or butter.

She must be very lonely.

Please, mother, let me go to her.

I will come back when I make it up to her for all the love she gave me.

I’m happy to hear you say that.

And then...

You’re even a better boy than I had hoped.

I will feel lonely, but I will endure. Be a good son to her.

I will.

I’m going!

Remi! Where are you going?

You can stay, Kapi!

Again? You bring me to the point of no return.

Alright. Alright. I’m going with you...

Love must be restrained, right?

I’m sorry, Bellatolia.

He’s beautiful!

Wait for me!

THE END