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In the age when King Minos rules Crete,

mankind worships and fears the Gods of Olympus.

Only a fool would dare to offend them.

Look, father. It's so shiny!

Indeed. A nautilus shell. A rare specimen.

What have you caught today?

Good. We can set free something else too. Join me above.

This is for you.

Are you ready?

Who is it?

Ah! Every work is a mystery.

An idea coming to life in my hands.

I sculpt it, give it a shape, a soul.

But once finished, it ceases to obey me,

Escaping, no longer mine.

Often having more imagination than me.

Tomorrow will be a big day for us.

We'll both go to the palace,

to bring the sculpture to the queen.

And since you're coming out of your shell...

How did you pass the string through it?

Ah - I called on my little ants.

Never stop searching.

Come.

The famed Daedalus - How you inspire me!

You bring things to life! Look, she breathes!

My queen.

- Master, the king awaits. - I'll be right back.

The creature must go, without offending its god.

I'm counting on your genius.

That's my order, and return with a plan.

The king didn't see our statue?

No, it was for queen Pasiphae.

She was happy to see you!

Are you friends with king Minos?

I'm the king's inventor.

I designed his palace here on Knossos.

So he must be happy. Isn't he?

King Minos is at war.

His son was killed in Athens.

He meant everything to him.

Minos never forgave the Greeks.

- What will he do? - Avenge his son.

Did the king want a sculpture?

What he wants doesn't exist.

I have to invent it.

This thread is for the princess. Take it to the palace,

you know the way!

I asked Aphrodite for a lover, not a child. What do you want?

My name is...

Icarus, son of Daedalus, yes, I know.

I need air! Water, flowers! Refresh me!

I'm looking for the princess? Is that you?

- Ariadne? - It's me.

I needed a break from this dreadful rehearsal.

My orchestra has no talent! Unlike your father.

- Oh, is that for me? - Uh, yes.

Thread for making a dress?

You're sweet! My servants do that.

Go find them, leave! We'll start again!

I was waiting for you, bird.

Thanks.

What is your hand weaving?

Uh...

What is my hand weaving?

- For you, princess. - Thank you!

Bye, dad!

Daedalus! Come in!

I'm waiting for you. Come.

I'm here.

Come.

Are you talking in my head?

You can hear me too?

Who are you? Why does the king hurt-- Wait! Come back!

I'm here.

Asterion... Oh, my Asterion.

My only escape. Restoring my joy in life.

Asterion...

Servant! My bath has gotten cold.

Hard to miss that aroma.

It's overwhelming.

- Hello, dear mother. - Your talk is vain.

Beware the whims of fate.

Hot water would warm your words.

Ah, so now you care about your forgotten daughter?

My womb remembers when our hearts were in harmony.

Such sweet times. So quickly gone.

I understand your distance.

To you I'm a far-off memory.

Cold water. Nothing better.

You should try it.

The bird has not yet flown away.

Why all the bird talk?

I'm a boy, not a bird.

You're not free yet.

You're emprisoned by four walls.

Everything I need is here.

I promise to visit every day.

Asterion! No!

Asterion!

Asterion...

Everything I need is here.

Asterion, no, let me stay. We'll count the stars.

The only star that matters is yours.

Mine?

The one that doesn't shine at night.

How will I know which it is?

How will I know which it is?

Like this.

You're home late.

I know, I haven't been here for you lately.

The king's job will be done tomorrow.

We'll work together again. You'll have new riddles.

Go sleep. There's work in the morning.

Oh, is this yours?

I'll keep it for now.

I want you to be safe.

Time to clean up the sculptures in here.

I'll be back in a few hours.

Stay where you are.

Asterion?

Monster!

Asterion!

Go!

No. No! Asterion!

Hold him!

Asterion!

Icarus...

Pitiful creature.

I kept you in shadow,

deep in the palace, hidden from all.

Soon you'll be famous!

Athens will pay! 7 girls, 7 boys.

Every year the Greeks will sacrifice their best youth.

And -you- will deliver my revenge!

The monster of Crete...

My Minotaur!

No!

...Asterion...

- What are you doing, fool? - Asterion, please save him!

Everything is where it needs to be.

He's no prisoner, he's the symbol of their madness.

Why did my father do this?

He follows the line of his destiny.

But you, Icarus, you can still choose!

In your eyes, I see his light.

Find another star to shine for you both!

- What star? - Don't get lost!

Get away! Run!

- He doesn't look like that. - I know.

Things aren't always what they seem.

- No more riddles. - Oh...?

And I don't...

I never want to work with you again.

You're my son, Icarus. You'll do what I say.

Give them to the monster!

To death!

Icarus!

Come.

- Look out! - Yes.

Icarus!

Silence! Silence!

So, destroying Athens has brought out their prince?

I recognize you, Theseus. Welcome!

This land must feel like home,

being soaked with your people's blood!

Enough, Minos!

You know my nobility and courage.

I'll free my city from you!

Oh, calm down, boy.

Your royal blood will crown my revenge!

But we're not animals.

Be our guest, not our enemy.

Out of respect for your rank and beauty.

No more talk.

Where's this Minotaur? After I kill it,

you'll thank me for removing your shame.

Oh, you! You're precious!

Forget I'm the son of Zeus?

With one word, I can shake the universe!

Like I'm impressed. What a sad king.

I'll be happy when you're dead.

My father, god of the sea, will give me power.

Didn't his bull bring vigor to the king's bed?

Time to prove if you live up to your name,

or, "demi-god", if you shame Poseidon!

Unbelievable. Are you crazy?

- You'll replace every pot! - No.

Keep your slave job.

That hunk pretends not to look?

The Prince of Athens ignores me?

Still faking that he doesn't care.

What does it take?

I've got it all! Can't he see?

Look! Behold me!

Bravo!

Careful, handsome prince.

You're not stopping the fire, you're fanning the embers.

The oracle has spoken.

Daedalus, I need your labyrinth plans.

I refuse.

What ?! You helped my mother,

and you won't help me?

If Theseus fights the Minotaur, he'll get lost in the maze.

I can't help him.

Fight the Minotaur? But Asterion isn't--

No. I can't let him.

Daedalus, I beg you! You invented the maze!

- Give me the plans! - Out of the question.

Keep your sculptures and heart of stone!

Ariadne!

If I give you the plans, will you take me to Theseus?

Icarus. Think carefully about what you're doing.

What you're holding is my work.

So. Put the plans back, and I'll forget everything.

Forget?

It's so easy for you, hunh?

Because you create, shape, and build?

But why? What have your hands woven?

Don't burden art with such feelings.

"Art" ?

Look at the carnage you leave behind you!

I've spent 16 years teaching you everything I know,

and you still understand nothing!

I understand that I was wrong.

I believed in your light, Dad, and you...

you leave me in the dark.

As if I was a bad son.

How dare-- No one steals my secrets!

Aah! My dear mother's ghost.

The rising truth will shine! It's a heavy night, go sleep.

Yes, mom, heavy - and so promising !

What will happen? The night calls to me!

But you can sleep.

Where's your father? I must talk to him.

Tonight's my chance! Visions, come to life!

Icarus brings me the plans,

and I convince Theseus.

In the maze, he falls in love with me!

We sail away, and in Athens they bow to us.

I'm no longer Ariadne! Did you call me... Queen?

My kitten.

Dad! As if you know what I like!

You're not blind.

His curls, that figure, of course you noticed.

That snobby, crude Greek? Not my type at all.

Excellent!

So you won't mind when he's gone forever.

Pff.

Good night, my little one.

Oh, your dance - Exquisite!

Just like you!

Oh, dad. Heaven forbid I let you down.

No... No, no, no, no, no.

Theseus, you're not my type-- huh?

Who's there? Icarus? Hiding?

Oh! The plans! You kept your promise!

What's this?

All that's left. My dad burned the rest.

- All is lost! - Stop it! Where's Theseus?

How dare you say his name, wretch!

Ariadne, breathe!

Why am I not Athenian?

Why can't I escape this masquerade?

Be beautiful and sweet

Sing...

Dance...

Smile...

How can something be so sad,

and also beautiful?

- Aah! God in heaven! - It's him!

You brought part of that monster in here ?!

"Monster" ?

Asterion is my brother.

Ariadne - your father is a murderer.

You don't see that he's the monster!

I don't know if I can believe you...

I'm not here to argue. I need Theseus! He'll understand.

How can you help him?

Without the plans, he'll never escape.

I wanted us to leave, hand in hand.

Without his hand, I lose him.

Ariadne - my dad's thread! Do you still have it?

- Don't forget our deal! - Promise! Come on!

- Hm? (- It's the queen.)

My queen!

Your visit brings me so much joy!

And no appetite.

Since I disgust you, I will be brief.

Theseus will do anything to save his people. Don't let him enter the maze!

Am I so drunk that I'm hearing such sweet words?

Could this be an order from the queen? Ha ha ha!

You're so close to the enemy.

So famously "loyal".

Kill Theseus before it's too late! Save Crete!

So much effort to defend the honor of Knossos.

And here you are... reptile... begging.

Athens killed your son. Save mine!

Fool! You think I care about your bastard's life?

That I pity your betrayal? Let them all die !!

- No one gets out alive! - Stop! So much hate...

Hasn't your revenge caused enough suffering?

Minos, I beg you. Punish your queen, punish me!

Don't kill my child!

Punish you? Fear not, my queen...

That's exactly the point.

Ok, we're here!

- Make a diversion. - No, wait. I'll go get him.

How you inspire me! I'll stay focused.

- Temptress! - Ah yes.

Is this how you greet a princess?

I don't trust the daughter of Minos.

You over-react.

I wanted to see the face of a real daredevil.

Oh... Just the face.

Hm. As if your face would lie.

You're a bit quick to celebrate my victory over the Minotaur.

I'm expecting it. Prove it to me.

I don't want to kill.

Half a daredevil. How like a demi-god.

You insult me when I reject your charms. And yet...

my appetite awakes.

I'm a snack to you?

Ha! No. I'm fine, thanks.

Since you're so rude, I shall leave.

Your pride means nothing to me.

My dance annoys you, so I'll pull the curtain.

Ariadne - stay.

Fortune guided you to me. No more games.

As long as you look at me.

Ah, the promise.

Poison of women, healed by pleasure.

Theseus, in the maze, isn't poison better than pain?

I'll find my way.

In the darkness, your eyes won't help.

Only touch can save you.

Prince of Athens, take my hand,

and tie our fates forever.

Icarus...

No really, it's my natural color!

Oh, Daedalus, yes, yes...

My faithful witness, that night, in the forest.

I was by your side.

Will my son find his place among the stars?

I don't know. I don't think I can be any more help.

Even to my son.

Icarus, no!

Pasiphae...

What have we done?

I have something for you.

Take this horn. Only you can solve the maze.

When you find him, I hope it glows.

And if it glows, you'll see the truth.

And he'll be saved.

- The labyrinth awaits you. - Lead the dance.

Hurry!

If we all survive, will you follow us?

I think my place is elsewhere.

- I'll prepare your boat. - We'll meet you there.

Icarus... What do you think you're doing?

Asterion...

Guards!

Guards!

Icarus...

You !!

No.

- I thought I'd lost you. - I think I lost myself.

He was my only friend.

All lost things hope to be found again.

To leave the maze, follow your own truth.

How will I know my truth?

You've always been weaving it.

If Asterion is still in this world, you'll join him.

We're all made of the same matter. Air, earth...

We're like the ants, bees, seagulls...

Every work is a mystery.

An idea coming to life in my hands.

I sculpt it, give it a shape, a soul.

But once finished, it ceases to obey me,

Escaping, no longer mine.

Often having more imagination than me.

Will you believe it, my brother?

So bright is the light!

It wasn't a prison, it wasn't pain,

Those four sad walls

Were just an illusion.

Loosely inspired by the myth of Icarus

the boy who flew too close to the Sun

ICARUS

English subtitles by Dronon