Original subtitles

(upbeat dramatic music)

- Hear me, you animals of the jungle,

there is to be a full-scale assembly at Council Rock.

Hurry, you animals who feed on the long grass,

Council Rock will be crowded today, hurry,

for there will not be room for everyone.

Attention, animals, the assembly will soon begin.

Luri, leader of the wolves, summons you

to the greatest assembly in living memory.

Creatures of the jungle, the time has come

to bid farewell to Mowgli the man-cub.

(soft music)

(sobbing)

- Can I really leave?

- [Chil] Hurry to Council Rock for the farewell assembly.

- Everyone's waiting.

Mowgli, are you going to come or not?

- Yes, Akru.

- Well all right then, let's go.

- Sure.

Just give me a minute to collect my thoughts.

- You can collect your thoughts while we're walking.

Now come on.

(sighing)

- [Mowgli] Okay.

(peaceful music)

- Look.

- Hm?

Oh.

(gasping)

Let's go.

- Ah.

There.

- [Dark Wolf] Even Hathi the elephant's here.

- [Light Wolf] Yes, it's the first time

he's ever been to an assembly.

- [Female Wolf] He came for Mowgli's sake.

This is the biggest assembly I've ever seen.

- [Concerned Wolf] Is Mowgli really leaving the pack?

- [Female Wolf] I heard he was going to live with humans.

- [Concerned Wolf] Humans, no, it can't be.

- [Female Wolf] Well, that's what I heard.

And I must say, it makes sense to me.

- [Disgruntled Wolf] When is this assembly

going to begin anyway?

- [Exclamatory Wolf] Look, Luri's going to speak now.

- Quiet, please.

- [Wolves] Huh?

- Wolves and friends from the jungle,

I've called this special assembly to announce

that Mowgli is leaving the wolf pack.

He will join the human child Jumeirah

and her family as they rebuild their village.

- See, what did I tell you?

- Did you hear that?

Mowgli's going to live with his human friends.

- [Male Wolf] And they're going to rebuild the village.

- Needless to say, we'll all miss Mowgli.

He's very dear to our hearts.

He's brought happiness to all of us.

- [Both] Mm-hmm.

- Yes.

- But now, it is time for him to go.

That's why I've asked you all to join together

in this assembly today, because the moment has come

to bid Mowgli farewell.

- I can't believe he's actually going to leave.

- The pack will miss him terribly.

- Say, remember the time Mowgli healed my leg?

- Sure, you had an awful fever.

If he hadn't put that healing plant on your wound,

you might not have made it.

- And then there was that time I had the thorn in my paw,

it hurt so much I could hardly walk,

but Mowgli had it out in a minute.

- Quiet, please.

We all have fond memories of the kind things Mowgli's done,

and we also remember how often we've admired his quick wits

and courage, his deeds will live on

in the legends of the wolf pack.

And yet, despite his achievements,

Mowgli has never lost his modesty.

He is still gentle and unassuming,

a friend to all jungle creatures,

but under that humble exterior beats the heart

of a noble hunter.

It was Mowgli who defeated Grizzle, the marauding wolf.

It was Mowgli who led the fight against the Dholes.

And it was Mowgli who defeated the outlaw Shere Khan.

The stories of Mowgli's strength, courage, and nobility

will be told and retold with pride by future generations

of wolves in the pack and we who knew him

can count ourselves lucky to have witnessed his exploits.

As Mowgli's mother, I have known his love.

As the pack's leader, I have seen his skills and courage.

He's truly a worthy son of Alexander.

- Well said, hurray for Mowgli.

- He's the greatest wolf I've ever known.

- He's a hero of the wolf pack, it's as simple as that.

- [Female Wolf] We're going to miss you, Mowgli.

- Yeah. - We sure are.

- Yes, we are going to miss him.

Very much, but we must respect his feelings.

Mowgli grew up among us as a wolf,

but we can't deny the truth that he is a human being.

He is no longer a child.

It's natural that he should join Jumeirah's family

and be with others of his kind.

And even if it breaks our hearts, we must let him go.

All of Mowgli's many friends in the jungle

will feel the pain of his absence.

And as his mother,

I will feel that pain more strongly than any of you.

But what can we do?

Mowgli wants to leave the pack.

We have no choice but to respect his wish.

- [Male Wolf] I've never seen Luri looking so sad.

- [Revelatory Wolf] She's Mowgli's mother.

She'll miss him even more than we will.

- That's all I want to say.

I'm sure every animal here has a kind word

they'd like to say to Mowgli.

But since we don't have time for everyone,

I'll ask those who knew Mowgli best to come up

and say a few words.

- [Shocked Wolf] Look, Akru's going to speak.

- I have something to say.

I don't think Mowgli should leave.

If he goes to live with the humans,

he'll be making a terrible mistake.

We all know you can't trust humans.

- That's right, I'm with Akru.

- Sura.

- Well, I don't know about the rest of you,

but I'm against this idea of Mowgli leaving.

Human beings can be devious, sneaky creatures.

If Mowgli lives with them, he may regret it.

But if he stays here with us, his life would be happy.

I know he was born a human, but he was raised a wolf

and he belongs in the jungle with us.

Mowgli, my brother, stay in the jungle.

We animals love you.

Isn't that right?

Don't we want Mowgli to stay?

(cheering)

- The jungle is where you belong.

- You can't trust the humans, Mowgli.

(cheering)

- Hm.

Huh?

- Huh?

- Huh?

- [Female Wolf] It's Lala, quiet.

- I disagree with Akru and Sura.

I believe Mowgli should go back and live among humans.

- [Both] Huh?

- There was a time when my anger

made me want Mowgli to leave.

- Hm?

- And there may be some of you who think I'm still angry,

but it's not anger that makes me say these things today,

it's my concern for Mowgli's happiness.

- I don't believe you, Lala.

(growling)

- It's the truth, Sura.

Why don't you ask yourself why you want Mowgli to stay.

Is it to make him happy or to make yourself happy?

I know some humans are evil, but many humans are gentle

and good-hearted, like Mowgli's young friend Jumeirah.

Jumeirah and her family love Mowgli every bit as much

as we do, and they can offer him human companionship.

We have to think of Mowgli.

Will he be happy if he spends his life with us?

We all love him, of course, and will do all we can

to make him happy, but the truth is

he'll grow lonely if he stays on as a member of our pack.

He's already lonely.

He needs to be with his own kind.

That's why I don't think he should stay.

I know we're all going to miss him terribly,

but if we all truly love him and we want the best

for Mowgli, then we have to let him leave.

That's all I had to say.

(giggling)

- [Older Wolf] You know, she could be right.

- [Female Wolf] Maybe Mowgli is better off with humans.

(giggling)

- Our turn.

Come on, Kaa.

- [Revelatory Wolf] Look, Baloo and Kaa are going to speak.

- Excuse me, everybody.

Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking,

I assure you that I won't keep talking for long.

I just want to say that I agree completely with Lala.

I know Mowgli, yes, better than most of you.

I think it's time he left the jungle.

He's a clever boy, full of ideas.

He needs human company.

And that's the one thing he'll never find in the jungle.

I wish he could stay, of course,

and I know I'll probably be miserable after he goes,

but like all of you, I want Mowgli to have a rich

and happy life.

Will he have one with humans?

I think he will, and I know he won't have one here.

Oh, we would try to make him happy,

but as Lala said, what Mowgli really needs

is human companionship, and we animals can't give him that.

(chuckling)

Mowgli, I'll miss you, my young friend.

I hope you find happiness in your new life.

- My turn, Mowgli.

As you know, I just celebrated my 100th sloughing,

and you were there to help me celebrate.

You've always been a loyal friend, man-cub.

I'm deeply grateful for that.

And after you've rebuilt the village with the humans,

I'll visit you there.

- [All] Huh?

(chuckling)

- Well let's face it, Mowgli,

a snake my size can go wherever he likes.

No human would dare stop me.

If they did, they'd regret it.

So you'll be seeing plenty of me in years to come.

I'll slither up to your door every once

in a while (chuckling) and we'll reminisce

about all the wonderful adventures we had

when you were a member of the wolf pack.

How does that sound to you, Mowgli, huh?

- Sounds great.

- [Kaa] Glad to hear it.

Let's go, Baloo.

- Hm.

Well, Bagheera, it's your turn.

(humming)

- Bagheera?

(humming)

- My turn.

Uh, uh, eh, good heavens, I don't know what to say.

Well, you see, I have nothing to say

because unlike the rest of you,

I don't have to bid farewell to Mowgli.

And why's that?

Because I have wings, that's why.

So I'm entirely free to pay him a visit whenever I like.

Mowgli, I hope you find life with the humans agreeable.

I'll pop up to see you regularly.

Well, that's it.

Pardon me.

- Now then, it's your turn, panther.

(humming)

Bagheera, everyone's waiting.

(grunting)

(giggling)

You stubborn cat, it's your turn.

(giggling)

(roaring)

(chattering)

- Since Baloo forced me up here, I'll say this.

While everyone's in the mood for sentimental farewells,

I have decided that I am going

to bid farewell to all of you.

- What, farewell to all of us?

- I don't understand, Bagheera.

- Sounds like he's leaving.

- [Gray Wolf] Leaving, no, it can't be.

- But it's the truth.

I too have decided to leave this jungle.

- Huh?

- What's he saying? - Huh?

- Yes, I'm going.

My years here have been happy.

And I'll miss you all.

But it's time to move on.

- [Surprised Wolf] Bagheera leaving, he can't be serious.

- [Male Wolf] He certainly looks serious.

- [Female Wolf] It's unbelievable.

- Bagheera, why are you going?

- Oh, the jungle is your home.

- Are you angry at us?

- No, I'm not angry at you,

but nothing you can say will make me stay.

I have decided to leave the jungle and that's final.

- I can't stand by and let this happen, Bagheera.

- Hm?

- You're not angry at the wolves,

you're angry at me aren't you, old friend?

- Hm?

- You think I'm selfish

and this is your way of punishing me.

Maybe you're right, maybe my wanting to leave is selfish.

- Hm?

- [Wolves] Huh?

(laughing)

- [Both] Huh?

(laughing)

- Huh?

- Oh, you're mistaken, Mowgli.

I'm not angry at you, I honestly don't think you're selfish.

In fact, I'm planning to move to the human village with you.

- Huh?

- That's right, man-cub, you and I will be living together

among humans from now on.

(gasping)

- A panther among humans?

Now I've heard everything.

- [Questioning Wolf] Bagheera in the village?

But he's a wild animal.

- [Guessing Wolf] I think it's some kind of joke.

- [Male Wolf] Well, it's not very funny.

- Everyone, listen to me.

You don't seem to believe me,

but I assure you I'm serious about moving to the village.

- [Female Wolf] But Bagheera--

- I know.

You're going to point out that I'm a wild animal.

Wild animals and humans don't mix.

But you forget.

You forget that I was captured by a human once.

I know humans.

So in fact, you could say that I'm really

a domesticated panther, not a wild animal at all.

And that's why I believe I'll get along

with the humans just fine.

(laughing)

But you may ask why do I want to go away?

Because I love Mowgli, that's why.

For years now, I've known the day would come

when Mowgli would give up his jungle life

and return to the human world.

And I decided long ago that when he left I'd leave with him.

I had intended to keep my plans a secret,

but then a certain pushy bear forced me up here.

And I had no choice.

I had to announce the truth to you all.

Friends, I'm leaving with Mowgli.

- [Female Wolf] First Mowgli, now Bagheera,

the jungle is losing its two greatest heroes.

- [Male Wolf] I can't imagine life without them.

- [Agreeing Wolf] No, neither can I.

- [Forlorn Wolf] I sure am gonna miss them.

- [Female Wolf] So am I.

- [Upset Wolf] We'll all miss them.

- [Sad Wolf] This is a sad day for the wolf pack.

- [Distraught Wolf] For the whole jungle.

(sobbing)

- Well, it's a happy day for Mowgli.

- A happy day?

- But he doesn't look very happy.

He looks as sad as the rest of us.

- Yes, you're right.

- [Female Wolf] Don't be sad, Mowgli.

- [Reassuring Wolf] We want you to rejoice

on this important day.

- [Male Wolf] We love you, man-cub.

- Mowgli, it's your turn to speak now.

Go on, my son, all of your dearest friends are here.

You should say a few words to them.

Do you think you can?

- Mm-hmm.

- [All] Hmm?

(sobbing)

(peaceful music)

- Thank you, all.

Thank you all for coming here.

I'll never, I'll never forget this day as long as I...

- Come now, man-cub, pull yourself together.

Show some strength, you're a great hunter.

Now behave like one.

All this sentimental nonsense is getting on my nerves.

- Friends, thank you, thank you all for coming

to this assembly to bid me farewell.

As you all know, I'm going to the village.

I'm going to help Jumeirah and her family rebuild it.

And after it's rebuilt, I'm going to stay with them

as a member of their family.

Leaving the jungle is the hardest decision

I've ever had to make in my life.

And now that I've made it, I only regret one thing,

that I'm leaving my friends and the wolf family

that raised me and loved me as one of their own.

But I know that I'm doing the right thing

that sooner or later I was bound to go away from the jungle.

It's just that I'm going to miss you all.

When I leave the jungle,

I'll be leaving a part of myself behind.

(sobbing)

I'll come back here often

and I'll try to see all of my old friends as much as ever.

But I know it's never going to be the same,

because I'm human now.

Yes, I am a human being, my friends,

but I swear to all of you

I won't forget all I've learned.

I'll teach other humans to respect the creatures

of the jungle and to abide by the law that governs us all.

- You'll help the humans to understand us, Mowgli.

- We all hope you succeed, all of us.

- And we all wish you good luck.

- [Child Wolves] Good luck, Mowgli.

- Yes, good luck, my young friend.

- Good luck, man-cub.

- [Chil] Good luck, Mowgli.

(cheering)

- [Male Wolf] Good luck, man-cub, we'll miss you.

- [Female Wolf] Come back and visit us all and we love you.

- [Wishful Wolf] Good luck, Mowgli.

Don't forget to come and see us now and then.

- [Loving Wolf] We love you, man-cub.

You keep that Bagheera in line.

- [Light Wolf] Enjoy your new life with the humans.

We'll miss you.

- [Female] We love you, good luck, Mowgli.

We'll be thinking of you.

(elephants roaring)

- [Loving Wolf] We love you, Mowgli,

have a good time with the humans.

- [Male Wolf] We love you and we'll miss you.

(cheering and laughing)

- Friends, I have a suggestion for this assembly.

I think we should all give Mowgli a token of our esteem,

something that will remind him of the days

when he was a hunter.

(cheering)

The skin of Shere Khan.

(cheering)

(elephants roaring)

(gentle music)

(giggling)

- Bagheera, what took you so long, you old slow poke?

(growling)

(giggling)

- [Jumeirah] Mowgli, there are animals coming.

- Let's go see. - Okay.

(giggling)

- Hm? - Huh?

(laughing)

Hi, everybody, good to see you.

I sure did miss you two.

(laughing)

- Hey, it's Rikki.

(laughing)

- [Mowgli] Careful, Sura, whoa.

(giggling)

(whooshing)

♪ A child is learning in nature's special way ♪

♪ He's beginning to see all the beauty in this world today ♪

♪ His eyes are gleaming ♪

♪ At every sight and sound ♪

♪ With his innocent heart ♪

♪ He feels that love is all around ♪

♪ But this world can be confusing ♪

♪ And learning can be hard ♪

♪ When lessons that you often learn ♪

♪ Mean danger lurks beneath the stars ♪

♪ So take good care of nature's friends ♪

♪ And they'll take good care of you ♪

♪ And we can all live together as one ♪

♪ As in The Jungle Book ♪

♪ A child is learning ♪