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“Far out in the sea the water is so blue

like the blossoms of cornflowers and as clear as glass.

But it's also deep there.

Deeper than any anchor rope will do.

populate this world.

Not all are known to people.

But about some of them tell legends and legends.

Mermaids love it to play in the waves,

with the fish

Her singing is so sad and beautiful,

that with it the longing awaken in people's hearts.

The mermaids live hidden in the ground,

in her father's castle.

The King of the Sea.”

to swim. Are you coming with me?

You'd better comb your hair.

Polish your scales, Otherwise they will grow moss.

As if that makes any difference.

Au.

Just be careful.

My new mirror.

“The youngest of the sisters is somehow different.

She is full of curiosity on everything in the water

and full of questions after everything in the country.”

Horse neighing

(Father) Undine.

Where are you?

She does what she wants. That can't be true.

“One place, however, was the sisters strictly forbidden.

That's how it's always been, on land and in water.

People fear those who know more.

Don't always look there.

The realm of the sea witch is forbidden to us.

Then I'll just look at you.

You are impossible, Undine.

Do you know what I saw?

The children on the shore

small boats, carved from bark.

Whatever you always have.

What are you always looking for up there? It's so beautiful down here.

I know every grain of sand.

It's best at home. You'll soon get tired of it.

Never.

So many colors, such vastness.

The look never offends, not like here.

Tonight in the moonlight can you sing there again?

(hums)

(sings) * Wave dance, moonlight.

The sound of the sea, the song of mermaids.

The sound beckons in the depths.

Wellentanz, Mondenglanz.

Golden hair and mermaid tail.

Magical ways lure quietly.

Set off on a long journey. *

Prince Nikolas, what is this supposed to be?

to go swimming?

Time for bed, my friend.

The sea is wonderful. Go ahead, I'll follow.

Na gut, Prinz.

If he thinks so.

See you later.

Be careful of the current.

Mermaids sing, pay attention. - You're a rabbit's foot.

(screams)

Help.

Music

Music

Hey.

Wake up.

Are you dead?

There is the sea.

Be careful, princess.

Who knows where we are here.

This little bay is so beautiful.

So much water at once, just look.

That's not appropriate to run so fast.

Come back, I beg you,

The sun will ruin your complexion.

The beautiful dress.

Do you want the prince? didn't like it?

You are his bride tonight.

He'll have to take me as I am.

Just look.

Thank God he's alive.

How beautiful he is.

Definitely a fisherman.

That's really not appropriate. The man is almost naked.

Horrible.

You saved me.

Come on, princess.

The man needs help.

Where are you? Hello?

There come people who can take care.

Do you want to jeopardize the wedding?

You here alone with a strange man,

Hide yourselves.

Only if you assure me that he will be helped. - Yes, yes.

Hello, here.

Here.

What was that?

But not a bad omen for the wedding?

We have to find the prince.

“I’ll come right after you.” We'll be in trouble again.

There's someone in front, over there by the rock.

Is it the prince?

Are you injured?

For heaven's sake. You will

Hannes, Tönnes, not a word to my father please.

Your whole body is shaking. How are you going to hide that?

The lady there is definitely trumpeting it.

Then you saw them too. - Wen?

A girl,

That was just a pretty old box.

Their sun has long since disappeared.

She was young, with eyes like 2 stars.

You didn't get the celebration.

She saved my life.

One of the mermaids.

Believe me, Hannes. They exist.

Sing outside soulless water mermaids.

The beautiful girl so was it a dream?

I'm afraid so.

(calls out) Undine.

Polished the scales before eating?

We always have to wait for you.

Your sisters are right. I hate cold food.

I'm not hungry.

If you always hanging around up there.

Leave your sister tell in peace.

Well, my daughter. What did you experience this time?

What was there this time? for you to discover?

The most beautiful man in the world.

The current pulled him into the depths. But I carried him away to the land.

Since then it has been mine hot and completely cold at the same time.

Hot and cold?

I've never heard anything so stupid.

Did you save someone?

You are impossible, Undine.

Should he have died?

I see him in front of me all the time.

His mouth, his nose.

His skin... - That's enough.

Stop it. Eat now!

But what if I'm not hungry?

We need a doctor.

No, it's okay.

We pulled him out of the sea.

new clothes, we need new clothes. Go.

Prince Nikolas almost drowned.

The poor prince.

The love of water will kill him.

Prince Nicholas.

Maybe it has to the king did not find out.

We're moving him here.

Yes, why sow anger? He's fine.

Aggravation …

Young man.

Undine, dear.

Understand, people are strangers to us.

They can't breathe underwater.

Just imagine they eat fish.

What exactly is that,

(both) The soul?

Why do you ask that?

"Soulless" they call us on earth.

What do you mean by that?

They say that because they are cowards. - And weak. Forget it.

The soul is something like comfort.

People because they die so early.

“He who is truly has a soul loves,” I heard her say.

Then I want it too have such a soul.

I want to be like this prince. - Na, na, na.

Why do you keep talking about him? - Because I'm in love.

Don't you know what that's like?

(King) What do I need to hear, Nikolas?

Do you hear anything? - Psst.

You're hanging around, at night on the beach.

like a madman.

You will soon rule the country.

The sea seemed so tempting.

And what were you doing there?

(screams) Celebrated wildly.

The prince can't help it it was my idea.

before the wedding.

We overdid it.

You're doing well for being particularly clever.

The wedding takes place, just as I wish.

I can't get married.

I fell in love.

It was her. She saved me.

Beautiful as an angel.

You two, what is he saying?

You pulled him ashore. You brag about it everywhere.

Yes, to a certain extent. - There was a woman there, not a beautiful one.

eyes like amber, the most beautiful smile in the world.

The fever seems to be rising.

A doctor. Where is the doctor?

A messenger to the bride.

“Dearest Princess,

to our great regret

The wedding will be postponed for a few days.

We hope you feel yourself comfortable in our summer castle.

Yours faithfully etc.…”

And you …

...you'll come to your senses.

Why are you still standing here?

He loves me.

He doesn't love me.

He loves me.

He doesn't love me.

He loves me.

He doesn't love me.

He loves me.

The doctor says: 3 days are enough.

Preferably,

I always have to think about this woman, father.

Don't you know what it's like to be in love?

I was young too. What do you think?

But I was talking about marriage. With love …

only to a limited extent.

Believe me, my son, being in love passes.

But a marriage must last a lifetime.

Love can also grow.

With time. - And what if not?

No more nonsense, the wedding takes place.

You will submit.

What's wrong with you? You're worrying us.

I can do without the prince no longer live.

A human and a mermaid,

People are not like us. - Because they have souls.

Well, maybe.

But tell me, why?

I may not have a soul, but I have a heart.

Love only hurts.

unfortunately not help.

Nobody can do that.

Except maybe... - Mydra?

Don't even dream about it. - It's nothing.

I didn't say anything.

Music

Laugh

A mermaid.

Is that you, Mydra?

Who else?

Sorry to bother you, I...

I already know what you want.

I know everything.

Almost.

Everything?

What was?

Even most of what will be.

How wonderful. - Do you find?

Many people think differently.

I know. My sisters for example

You're different, aren't you, Undine?

You even know my name.

Now you're boring me,

Tell me what you want. Otherwise leave me.

How can I live on earth?

How will I get rid of this fish tail?

Why do you want to know that?

Because I'm in love.

Love …

It works many miracles.

And sometimes she brings nothing but pain.

Sometimes it is not reciprocated.

But it gives you the courage to dare anything.

If you're so smart, you have to help me.

breaks my heart.

And it's the same the other way around.

Oh, also the other way around?

What makes you so sure about that?

I know he loves me too.

They told me.

You asked the pearls? Of all things, the pearls.

Do you know everything?

Tell me how I do can live on top of the earth.

You have a lot of fire for a child of the water.

Nun …

There may be a way.

Whatever I have to do, I'll do it.

shrink your fish tail

and you grow legs like the human women.

But every step will hurt you.

You're not used to walking.

If only they're pretty like the princess...

This potion you will have to pay dearly.

With what? What can I give you?

Of you 3 sisters You sing the most beautifully, don't you?

That's what you say? Why do you ask that?

You won't have a voice up there

On land you will be silent, silent as a fish.

Then how can I awaken his love,

if I give him can't say anything about me.

Well, you'll be fine have to look for other ways.

If the prince chooses someone else, your life will end.

You will crumble into sea foam

and for all time floating on the eternal sea.

Once you are human, there is no turning back.

You will never again

never again with dolphins swim around.

Did you watch me do that?

There.

Sometimes, a little.

Nun.

What is?

I want to dare, because of love.

everything at once.

And then, take care, Undine.

You are so different than they say.

Don't be so sure about that, little mermaid.

This is my decision.

You have a lot of courage.

And now farewell.

Do you ask the pearls about love?

The tears of the sea?

(snores)

(sings)

* … Mondenglanz.

Golden hair and mermaid tail.

Magical ways lure quietly.

1 …

2, 3.

(both) wake up.

A wonderful day, just right for a swim in the sea.

My father... Are you crazy?

He spoke yesterday of a grace period.

Then the seriousness of life begins.

We should let it rip.

Who knows what everything things will be different after the wedding.

Los.

All right, all right.

A race to the rock.

No chance.

1. - 2. - And 3. - Yes indeed.

Wait, that's unfair.

Hey!

Get away there.

Excuse me.

Our prince doesn't seem to be there after all to be so sick.

You, keep working.

Music

You have no chance. Give up now.

First.

Just look.

Wake up.

Who is that?

Like she was direct emerged from the sea.

Oh, we didn't see anything.

Can't you speak?

Are you mute?

That's what matters admittedly more complicated.

Maybe she has something to hide?

Oh, there's enough talk anyway

Let's have the girl take with you to the castle.

We'll find out who you are.

It's clear she swam.

A girl, so far? Never.

We turn around, until you're in the water.

Is that okay with you,

(all) 1, 2 and 3.

Music

That doesn't exist at all.

Yes, no one believes us.

Just don't tell anyone about it.

The prince, defeated by a little girl.

You're still very shaky.

We'll get you warm.

Do you like it, my castle?

(sea king) Disappeared …

... without a single word.

I don't believe you.

You know what Undine is like.

It is simply impossible.

Melusine.

What do you know is possible?

Not enough for everyone shiny scales.

Now you are being unfair.

We are also very worried.

Du, you're still, Aquarella.

You are the oldest,

What can I do about it?

Undine spoke of Mydra.

Mydra you say?

(screams) Aquarella!

Undine thought for sure that Mydra can help her.

She is so in love in this prince.

she did something stupid.

Get this witch here for me.

You probably still remember:

Nobody orders me. I come by myself or not at all.

Leave us alone.

This only concerns the two of us.

They've become pretty,

Where is she?

What have you done?

You haven't changed at all.

So many years and learned nothing.

What do you mean by that?

What do you think, what do I want to say?

Instead of answers, just questions.

Some people have to just ask questions.

Why are you afraid? so much before?

Undine was always different too.

This was never enough for her.

I wanted my girls

Everyone has to find their own way.

She is now looking for him above, on land.

My little girl.

What did you do?

Whoever truly loves must be able to let go.

We both know that, don't we?

She is a special child.

How long will this last? We want to ride out.

If the little one can ride like that, how she swims...

Forgive me, my prince.

Nothing seems to suit this girl.

every shoe seems to hurt.

I don't know, what else should she try?

I believe that. Women's stuff doesn't suit her.

Give her things of mine.

As for the shoes:

It's summer.

The main thing is that she comes. The horses are saddled.

You wanted Use your grace period, right?

(sighs)

You look great.

Like my little brother.

Come on now,

You never have seen a globe?

Watch out.

All countries are on this recorded, see?

Every continent and every sea.

Exactly …

...here we are.

Now come on.

This is a clock.

Are you coming?

Cornflower.

No idea what that is. We want to ride out.

(claps)

Don't you know roses?

What kind of girl are you?

Come on.

(horse neighs)

Quiet, blonde, calm.

Quiet.

Quiet.

This horse can do strangers usually not bearable.

Except you, prince.

Even then I would be myself

You are a special girl.

Your closeness feels good somehow.

Give me my hat.

So that you have the sun the skin does not burn.

So, come here.

One foot in the stirrup.

Give me your hand.

So, hold on tight.

We want to fly now.

Music

Rush

That sounds very nice.

Do you know what kind of place this is?

Right here...

... I fell in love.

pulled and saved my life.

Maybe it was an angel.

Maybe it was a dream but I can't forget her.

Her eyes, like dark amber.

Your hair...

... black as ebony.

was made of velvet and silk.

Your touch...

What is?

What's wrong with her suddenly? Do you understand that?

Well, she's just a girl.

That's probably her, despite shirt and pants.

Hey.

She moves in the water like a fish,

rides fast like the wind.

With the earth she is on a war footing.

Come on, men. Afterwards.

Now open the door.

Whatever I offended you with if you like, forgive me.

You know, even if you say nothing, you say a lot.

I've never felt this way before.

I believe, The two of us are kindred spirits.

Do you know what i mean?

My luck sent you to me.

You must never leave me again.

Do you want to stay?

Come on, I'll show you the castle.

Mushrooms.

A pie.

This is a weighing knife,

Cook? What is that?

This is an eggplant, sir, for the wedding.

The day after tomorrow is my wedding.

Now don't look so sad. That doesn't change anything between us.

That's just the way it is,

Whoever is king needs a wife.

Marriage and love are two pairs of shoes.

My father explained that to me.

He has grown old, and I will follow him to the throne.

But first we will have a good time.

Maybe on it?

It's nothing.

How about this?

This will be cheerful, our prince on the throne.

Yes, I believe that too.

Be careful, you. That's just me talking here.

(an owl screams)

Thud

Rush

(Cook shouts) No, no.

That's impossible. What should I do now?

So what's going on? The screaming wakes up the dead.

This idiot wasn't paying attention.

It disappeared by itself I swear it.

Who then? - The fish.

What should I cook now?

From today on, here will be no more fish eaten.

What should I serve instead?

He wants me to give him succeed to the throne.

This is my first decree.

Somehow the prince has changed.

I'm telling you, she put a spell on him.

Koch. - Your Majesty.

What is that?

The …

... should be very healthy.

Healthy?

For what reason? Is anyone here sick?

The recipe is a gift for the bride.

Women just love greens.

Ah, what you don't say.

Is that so?

that you picked up yesterday?

Although you have pants on, but you are a girl.

Tell me, do you like this?

And?

What do you think?

Not bad.

And that no one here tells me

Let's eat, It doesn't get any better when it's cold.

Bon appetit, Your Majesty.

Hahaha…

Great maps and nautical maps.

Everything recorded very precisely.

The location.

The coordinates.

Wait a minute.

Look here, the stars.

This is a mystery.

The whole cosmos.

You are one to me.

I wish my son was like that.

But he thinks just his amusement.

Little one, where are you?

Yes, take all of that with you.

This passion I share with you.

What do you think of the little one?

Far too lean for my taste.

That's not what I mean.

I don't know it. But she's scary to me.

She's good for the prince.

It's time for it to stop. He hardly has a word for us.

Are you jealous? On this child?

No!

The prince and the girl so close, She won't like that.

The little one is no danger.

Imagine, this girl as a bride,

how it sits on the embroidery hoop Velvet dress, a crown on her head.

Here you are.

What's that supposed to mean? That doesn't suit you.

Change the embroidery needle against a sword.

Come on, I'll show you how it's done.

Los.

The sword straight, the arm up

And nice and loose feathers.

If I take a step on you close, you do one back.

Now you.

Gut.

My heart?

Only one person can live there.

The girl who saved me.

with the black hair.

Do you understand that? I'm in love.

Even if I do it tomorrow another marriage.

Fanfare

(at) Ah.

My dear son.

Now don't look so glum.

for your future wife?

It's the wrong one.

Just don't start doing that again.

Today celebrates Prince Nikola's wedding.

An occasion for joy for all of us.

The celebrations

Prima.

Now, dance.

Music.

Music

Have you seen the girl?

Prince, under the suspenders?

With the ladies yes, certainly not.

Music

my future wife?

Oh, now you can can hardly wait.

I would like to have it behind me.

Then just wait and see.

You will like it.

Ah.

The swan bites me.

All respect.

Good grief, what have you done?

I recognize you not again at all.

Was?

In your pants I liked you better.

You look a little dressed up.

You're beautiful like that.

Will you allow me to do this dance?

(at) Ah.

Music

You are a big secret.

Music

My dear son, it's time.

There she is.

(at) Ah.

May I introduce everyone here?

Princess Anneline from the countryside in the mountains.

Down on the beach, that was you. - You are the fisherman.

You saved me.

You are the prince.

That's what you call it “Love at first sight”.

May I introduce? This is my bride Anneline.

And this is my wild girl.

She is so precious to me like a sister.

A sister

But now to the highlight of the day.

Are you ready for the wedding ceremony?

Fanfare

Then kneel, my children.

If your prince chooses another, your life will end suddenly.

The sound of waves

We are here.

The sea witch has our hair. That was the price.

This dagger, it will save you.

Before the new day dawns, you have to kill the prince.

When his blood touches your feet,

And you can be a mermaid again.

Then you can again return home.

It's about time.

If the prince doesn't die, then you die.

(calling screech owl)

Please, Undine, do it.

Love has many faces.

Music

Go back to sleep, my love.

You were just dreaming.

Music

(Mydra laughs)

Mydra?

Is that you?

Anyone who loves must be able to let go.

They are obvious intended for each other.

I couldn't do it.

Now I will become foam on distant waves

and never got a soul.

Don't you understand

You have passed the test. His death would never have redeemed you.

Whoever truly loves has a soul?

So you knew it beforehand.

Who knows?

Now come with me...

… into the new, into the distance.

My trip? Into the world?

Yes. And I'll accompany you for a while.

Never stop asking? Does that contain the answer?

The answer?

Maybe a first.

(sings) * Wave dance, moonlight.

Magical ways lure quietly.

Set off on a long journey.

Set off on a long journey. *

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