WEBVTT FILE 1 00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:08.125 [joyful instrumental music playing] 3 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:30.708 --> 00:00:33.000 [wind whooshing] 5 00:00:45.666 --> 00:00:47.666 line:5% [gentle music playing] 6 00:01:00.541 --> 00:01:02.541 line:5% [orchestral music playing] 7 00:01:22.375 --> 00:01:23.750 [brakes squeal] 8 00:01:27.250 --> 00:01:28.583 [gasps, shivers] 9 00:01:29.083 --> 00:01:30.458 [bell clanging] 10 00:01:30.541 --> 00:01:31.541 [huffing] 11 00:01:33.291 --> 00:01:35.291 [man humming] 12 00:01:39.916 --> 00:01:42.500 -Merry Christmas. -[woman] I'm working on it. 13 00:01:42.583 --> 00:01:43.541 [man] Yeah. 14 00:01:43.625 --> 00:01:45.166 [continues humming] 15 00:02:03.625 --> 00:02:04.791 [gasps] 16 00:02:06.666 --> 00:02:07.500 [sighs] 17 00:02:10.625 --> 00:02:13.291 -Absolutely not. She's awful. -Uh, she's not awful. 18 00:02:13.375 --> 00:02:15.333 -She's rude. -She's a little tactless. 19 00:02:15.416 --> 00:02:16.958 -And she's old. -She's very, very old. 20 00:02:17.041 --> 00:02:19.250 She's the only person who could come at such short notice. 21 00:02:19.333 --> 00:02:20.791 -I'm going to bed. -Me too. 22 00:02:20.875 --> 00:02:23.541 -No. She'll put you to bed. -That's not happening. 23 00:02:23.625 --> 00:02:24.958 We'll have nightmares. 24 00:02:26.000 --> 00:02:28.250 -You're very quiet, Mop. -I already have nightmares. 25 00:02:28.333 --> 00:02:29.708 -[doorbell rings] -[dog barking] 26 00:02:29.791 --> 00:02:33.208 Look, guys, guys, I'm really sorry that I have to go to the office, 27 00:02:33.291 --> 00:02:35.125 but I'll be back as soon as I can. 28 00:02:35.208 --> 00:02:37.166 Your mom really loved your aunt, so let's try and-- 29 00:02:37.250 --> 00:02:39.333 -[doorbell ringing] -[banging on door] 30 00:02:42.791 --> 00:02:43.625 Hey. 31 00:02:44.125 --> 00:02:46.666 Oh, you look awful. 32 00:02:48.416 --> 00:02:50.791 -Hello, Aunt Ruth. Good to see you too. -[groans] 33 00:02:50.875 --> 00:02:52.958 -Oh, I… I don't see a tree. -[door closes] 34 00:02:53.583 --> 00:02:56.583 -No decorations. -No, we decided against it this year. 35 00:02:56.666 --> 00:02:57.833 That's a mistake. 36 00:02:58.666 --> 00:03:00.333 Oh, hello, children. 37 00:03:01.000 --> 00:03:02.083 How are we all? 38 00:03:02.166 --> 00:03:05.416 -They're doing great. -[Aunt Ruth] Mmm. Let me look at you. 39 00:03:07.375 --> 00:03:10.000 It's as I thought, still heartbroken. 40 00:03:10.083 --> 00:03:11.291 -I'm not. -Me either. 41 00:03:11.375 --> 00:03:12.500 I am. 42 00:03:12.958 --> 00:03:16.041 But I still love Mommy with all the broken pieces. 43 00:03:19.541 --> 00:03:20.666 They're doing great. 44 00:03:21.458 --> 00:03:23.000 [dog whimpering] 45 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:34.541 -You're very old. -Yes. I'm very aware of it. 46 00:03:35.333 --> 00:03:37.625 I still don't get why we all have to listen. 47 00:03:37.708 --> 00:03:42.041 Because the universe is made of stories, not atoms. 48 00:03:42.125 --> 00:03:46.166 -That's not actually true. -Well, it must be because I never lie. 49 00:03:46.250 --> 00:03:48.416 So, you listen to the story. 50 00:03:48.500 --> 00:03:51.291 After it, you sleep, and then it will be Christmas. 51 00:03:51.375 --> 00:03:53.708 But we don't want it to be Christmas. 52 00:03:55.125 --> 00:03:58.000 Well, that decides the tale I'm telling tonight. 53 00:03:58.083 --> 00:04:00.291 So, are you all comfortable? 54 00:04:01.291 --> 00:04:03.958 -You better be because I'm starting. -[wind whooshing] 55 00:04:09.750 --> 00:04:11.750 [gentle music playing] 56 00:04:14.833 --> 00:04:17.666 [Aunt Ruth] Now you may find this hard to believe, 57 00:04:18.750 --> 00:04:22.833 but long ago, nobody knew about Christmas. 58 00:04:24.375 --> 00:04:28.708 At this time, in the middle of a forest in Finland, 59 00:04:28.791 --> 00:04:34.125 there lived an ordinary boy called Nikolas along with his father, 60 00:04:34.208 --> 00:04:39.250 a humble woodcutter who at the moment was quite preoccupied. 61 00:04:39.333 --> 00:04:40.916 -[bird fluttering] -[gasps] 62 00:04:41.875 --> 00:04:43.583 [quavering] 63 00:04:44.416 --> 00:04:45.458 Be the forest. 64 00:04:45.541 --> 00:04:46.750 [twigs snapping] 65 00:04:47.625 --> 00:04:49.000 [sniffing] 66 00:04:49.083 --> 00:04:50.125 [snorting] 67 00:04:50.208 --> 00:04:51.333 [growling] 68 00:04:51.833 --> 00:04:54.250 -[softly] I don't know what that means. -[growling] 69 00:04:54.333 --> 00:04:57.083 -[man] It means don't move. -[growling] 70 00:04:58.125 --> 00:05:00.291 When I say run, you run. 71 00:05:00.791 --> 00:05:04.875 -So stop being the forest. -Yes, and run very fast. 72 00:05:04.958 --> 00:05:06.333 [snarling] 73 00:05:06.916 --> 00:05:09.166 [sniffing] 74 00:05:09.250 --> 00:05:10.500 I won't go without you. 75 00:05:11.416 --> 00:05:13.583 [snarling] 76 00:05:14.625 --> 00:05:16.625 -Then we both run! -[growling] 77 00:05:23.166 --> 00:05:24.708 -[growling] -[man] Come on! 78 00:05:26.416 --> 00:05:27.583 Run! Run! 79 00:05:28.916 --> 00:05:29.875 [arrow whizzing] 80 00:05:31.375 --> 00:05:32.458 [growling] 81 00:05:32.541 --> 00:05:34.666 [panting] 82 00:05:34.750 --> 00:05:36.750 [growling] 83 00:05:40.791 --> 00:05:43.750 [Aunt Ruth] One crisis narrowly averted, 84 00:05:44.416 --> 00:05:47.958 Nikolas and his father returned to their cabin in the woods. 85 00:05:49.916 --> 00:05:52.458 Times were hard for father and son. 86 00:05:52.541 --> 00:05:55.250 [inhales] They had barely enough to make ends meet. 87 00:05:55.333 --> 00:05:57.833 Wait, wait, wait. Sorry to interrupt. 88 00:05:58.541 --> 00:05:59.541 What is it? 89 00:05:59.625 --> 00:06:00.708 Where's his mommy? 90 00:06:02.000 --> 00:06:05.208 Ah, well, she died. Two years before. 91 00:06:05.916 --> 00:06:09.166 Yes, I'm afraid the bear had something to do with that. 92 00:06:09.250 --> 00:06:12.041 Bear ate his mom. Got it. 93 00:06:12.125 --> 00:06:16.333 [Aunt Ruth] Well, Finland was a very dangerous place in those days. 94 00:06:16.875 --> 00:06:17.708 Still is. 95 00:06:18.500 --> 00:06:20.375 But despite the hardships, 96 00:06:20.458 --> 00:06:24.875 Nikolas held onto hope, especially at bedtime. 97 00:06:24.958 --> 00:06:28.083 -Will you tell me the story, Papa? -[Papa sighs] Not again. 98 00:06:28.166 --> 00:06:29.250 Why not? 99 00:06:30.000 --> 00:06:31.541 It isn't my story to tell. 100 00:06:33.125 --> 00:06:34.541 But Mama's not here anymore. 101 00:06:36.875 --> 00:06:39.583 Okay then, I'll tell you about Elfhelm. 102 00:06:43.166 --> 00:06:47.125 A long time ago, in a place not unlike this one, 103 00:06:48.125 --> 00:06:51.083 lived a young girl named Lumi. 104 00:06:52.791 --> 00:06:54.083 [inhales deeply] 105 00:06:54.166 --> 00:06:57.375 One day while gathering acorns in the woods, 106 00:06:58.083 --> 00:07:00.166 Lumi became hopelessly lost. 107 00:07:01.125 --> 00:07:02.291 She tried to find her home, 108 00:07:02.375 --> 00:07:04.833 but the more she searched, the farther from home she went. 109 00:07:05.333 --> 00:07:07.916 Over the river and under the moon, 110 00:07:08.875 --> 00:07:10.833 over the pointy mountain, 111 00:07:10.916 --> 00:07:15.041 all the way down past the, uh… 112 00:07:15.625 --> 00:07:17.125 [Nikolas] Past the sleeping giants. 113 00:07:17.208 --> 00:07:20.916 [Papa] Past the sleeping giants and through the sky she walked. 114 00:07:21.000 --> 00:07:25.375 [inhales deeply] To a place where snow was soft as clouds. 115 00:07:26.791 --> 00:07:28.041 [Nikolas] Then what happened? 116 00:07:28.708 --> 00:07:30.416 [Papa] Our Lumi was near collapse, 117 00:07:30.500 --> 00:07:34.833 and at last, she stumbled upon a secret village called Elfhelm 118 00:07:35.541 --> 00:07:38.250 where lived the elves, the happiest people in the world 119 00:07:38.333 --> 00:07:40.708 and the most magical place in the world. 120 00:07:42.916 --> 00:07:45.333 There Lumi stayed until the snow cleared, 121 00:07:46.750 --> 00:07:49.958 and she was finally able to return to her home in the south, 122 00:07:50.458 --> 00:07:52.041 her pockets full of chocolates. 123 00:07:54.416 --> 00:07:56.166 You believe this story, don't you? 124 00:07:56.250 --> 00:07:59.625 The ending is a stretch. The chocolate would have melted. 125 00:08:00.250 --> 00:08:01.458 But the rest? 126 00:08:02.625 --> 00:08:05.291 The magic and the elves? 127 00:08:06.791 --> 00:08:08.208 [Papa] I've never seen them. 128 00:08:08.916 --> 00:08:10.333 But you believe in them. 129 00:08:10.916 --> 00:08:14.625 Your mother did. And to her, believing was as good as knowing. 130 00:08:16.958 --> 00:08:18.291 [mouse squeaking] 131 00:08:18.375 --> 00:08:19.208 What was that? 132 00:08:19.291 --> 00:08:22.291 -[Papa] It sounded like a squeak. -[Nikolas] I think it was more of a creak. 133 00:08:22.375 --> 00:08:24.291 Definitely a squeak. 134 00:08:25.083 --> 00:08:27.875 -By the way, that's an overreaction. -Out of the way, Nikolas. 135 00:08:32.083 --> 00:08:33.833 -Mouse! We have a mouse. -[mouse squeaking] 136 00:08:33.916 --> 00:08:35.708 -Papa, leave him alone! -[Papa grunts] 137 00:08:36.250 --> 00:08:37.083 [Nikolas] Papa. 138 00:08:37.750 --> 00:08:39.166 [Papa] He'll steal our food. 139 00:08:39.250 --> 00:08:40.958 -[Nikolas] What food? -[Papa] Argh! 140 00:08:41.458 --> 00:08:43.500 [Papa] No, don't! [grunts] 141 00:08:44.041 --> 00:08:45.916 [objects clattering] 142 00:08:46.000 --> 00:08:47.041 [squeaking] 143 00:08:51.750 --> 00:08:54.250 [Papa] There he is! We've got him. 144 00:08:56.333 --> 00:08:58.333 Papa, please. Let him live. 145 00:09:01.708 --> 00:09:02.583 Please, Papa. 146 00:09:03.916 --> 00:09:05.083 [Papa grunts] 147 00:09:07.833 --> 00:09:08.791 [exhales] 148 00:09:08.875 --> 00:09:14.625 I've thought about this a lot, and I've decided to call you… Miika. 149 00:09:14.708 --> 00:09:15.541 [squeaks] 150 00:09:15.625 --> 00:09:16.708 [sniffing] 151 00:09:19.000 --> 00:09:20.916 And I'm going to teach you to talk. 152 00:09:21.416 --> 00:09:22.500 [Papa scoffs] 153 00:09:23.250 --> 00:09:25.750 Boy. Boy. 154 00:09:27.041 --> 00:09:29.875 Mouse. Mouse. 155 00:09:32.041 --> 00:09:33.041 [squeaks] 156 00:09:35.166 --> 00:09:36.625 My mama always told me 157 00:09:37.125 --> 00:09:40.500 if you believe you can do something, you're halfway there. 158 00:09:41.458 --> 00:09:44.208 Trees. Trees. 159 00:09:44.958 --> 00:09:46.166 -[chopping] -[squeaks] 160 00:09:47.083 --> 00:09:50.875 Okay, maybe not halfway, but it's a start. 161 00:09:53.916 --> 00:09:55.083 [Papa] Ugh! 162 00:09:56.625 --> 00:09:58.291 [Aunt Ruth] And then one day, 163 00:09:58.375 --> 00:10:02.083 something happened to light the long dark winter. 164 00:10:02.666 --> 00:10:05.583 A summons from the King himself. 165 00:10:06.708 --> 00:10:09.208 There were only two of them on the invitation, 166 00:10:09.291 --> 00:10:13.791 but Nikolas saw no harm in bringing along a plus one. 167 00:10:13.875 --> 00:10:16.000 We're going to see the King, Miika. 168 00:10:16.666 --> 00:10:17.666 King. 169 00:10:19.208 --> 00:10:21.750 -He's too excited to talk. -He shouldn't be. 170 00:10:22.791 --> 00:10:25.500 -[bell tolling] -[Nikolas] Why? You love the King. 171 00:10:25.583 --> 00:10:27.250 [Papa] Of course I love the King. 172 00:10:27.333 --> 00:10:29.958 He's a great man, deserves all that he has. 173 00:10:30.041 --> 00:10:33.166 The thing is, we deserve it too. Everybody does. 174 00:10:33.250 --> 00:10:36.083 -[Nikolas] We manage with what we have. -[sighs] We have very little. 175 00:10:36.166 --> 00:10:37.291 We have each other. 176 00:10:37.375 --> 00:10:38.833 [Papa] And that's wonderful. 177 00:10:38.916 --> 00:10:40.541 [indistinct chatter] 178 00:10:40.625 --> 00:10:41.666 But I want more. 179 00:10:42.375 --> 00:10:44.375 [thudding] 180 00:10:44.458 --> 00:10:46.458 [announcer] His Majesty, the King! 181 00:10:47.333 --> 00:10:48.666 [whimpering] 182 00:10:58.708 --> 00:10:59.833 [man 1 coughing] 183 00:11:01.166 --> 00:11:04.458 -Hello, everyone. Thank you for coming. -[coughing continues] 184 00:11:05.208 --> 00:11:08.291 You okay? Would you like a glass of water? 185 00:11:10.000 --> 00:11:12.500 I can ring a little bell and someone will bring it. 186 00:11:12.583 --> 00:11:15.458 No? Sure? All right. 187 00:11:15.541 --> 00:11:16.708 [inhales deeply] 188 00:11:16.791 --> 00:11:18.708 We all know times are hard. 189 00:11:18.791 --> 00:11:21.666 I mean really, really, really hard. 190 00:11:22.875 --> 00:11:25.583 I can't remember the last time I smiled. Can you? 191 00:11:27.208 --> 00:11:28.833 What is there to smile about? 192 00:11:29.333 --> 00:11:31.041 We're all miserable. 193 00:11:31.958 --> 00:11:36.333 We're all missing something, and I think we know what that is. 194 00:11:36.416 --> 00:11:40.000 -A health care system. -[man 2] That would be a very good thing. 195 00:11:40.541 --> 00:11:42.250 It's an idea, but not quite-- 196 00:11:42.333 --> 00:11:44.375 -A living wage! -[people agreeing] 197 00:11:44.458 --> 00:11:45.708 Again, worth discussing. 198 00:11:45.791 --> 00:11:49.000 A fair system of governance? Enough food to feed people? 199 00:11:49.083 --> 00:11:52.791 Okay, maybe I should just tell you what I think it is that we're missing. 200 00:11:52.875 --> 00:11:54.416 -[thudding] -[crowd quietens] 201 00:11:55.458 --> 00:11:58.250 Hope. We all need hope. 202 00:11:59.375 --> 00:12:03.250 A spark of magic to keep us all going. 203 00:12:03.958 --> 00:12:09.500 I've gathered you here because you are the hardiest men and women in the land. 204 00:12:09.583 --> 00:12:11.041 -[man 1 coughs] -Not you. 205 00:12:12.166 --> 00:12:17.083 And I'm asking you to go to the very edges of our kingdom. 206 00:12:17.166 --> 00:12:18.333 Go beyond 207 00:12:19.541 --> 00:12:24.625 and bring back something, anything, to give us hope again. 208 00:12:24.708 --> 00:12:25.958 -[man 3] A visionist. -[gasps] 209 00:12:26.541 --> 00:12:30.625 [King] The eyes of our great nation will be on this quest. 210 00:12:31.375 --> 00:12:32.416 [Nikolas whispering] Oh no. 211 00:12:32.500 --> 00:12:35.416 Any who set out will be well paid for their efforts. 212 00:12:35.500 --> 00:12:38.416 -[squeaking] -The path may be dangerous. 213 00:12:38.500 --> 00:12:41.583 Some of you will die, probably most of you. 214 00:12:42.083 --> 00:12:45.625 But if you succeed, your award will be far greater. 215 00:12:45.708 --> 00:12:47.250 -Got you, Miika! -[man 4] Say what? 216 00:12:48.416 --> 00:12:49.416 [King] Seize him! 217 00:12:50.500 --> 00:12:51.458 [gasps] 218 00:12:53.666 --> 00:12:56.541 -Forgive him, sire. I beg of you. -[people murmuring] 219 00:12:58.000 --> 00:13:01.708 I'm so sorry, Your Majesty. He lives in the clouds, this one. 220 00:13:02.208 --> 00:13:04.583 -[weapons swishing] -Lucky boy. 221 00:13:05.416 --> 00:13:06.500 [coin clinks] 222 00:13:07.833 --> 00:13:08.833 What'd he give you? 223 00:13:08.916 --> 00:13:11.750 Two kind words, Papa, that'll warm me through the long month. 224 00:13:11.833 --> 00:13:13.375 [Papa] No, how much money? 225 00:13:14.041 --> 00:13:14.875 I don't know. 226 00:13:15.458 --> 00:13:18.416 This is half a crown. Can feed a mouse for a week with this. 227 00:13:18.500 --> 00:13:19.708 [Nikolas chuckles] 228 00:13:21.416 --> 00:13:22.250 [Nikolas] Fork. 229 00:13:23.958 --> 00:13:24.791 Pine cone. 230 00:13:26.041 --> 00:13:26.875 Spoon. 231 00:13:29.125 --> 00:13:31.750 Please say something, Miika. Anything. 232 00:13:33.625 --> 00:13:34.708 [banging on door] 233 00:13:40.916 --> 00:13:42.916 [wind whooshing] 234 00:13:43.916 --> 00:13:44.750 Anders? 235 00:13:46.958 --> 00:13:49.833 Yes, it is me. 236 00:13:51.375 --> 00:13:54.041 Pretty close thing with the bear the other day. Thank you for that. 237 00:13:54.125 --> 00:13:56.750 We need to talk. Can the boy go to another room? 238 00:14:00.000 --> 00:14:02.916 -We don't have another room. -And I want to hear. 239 00:14:03.000 --> 00:14:06.083 We can talk outside. You're welcome to borrow my hat. 240 00:14:06.583 --> 00:14:07.583 I'll survive. 241 00:14:10.833 --> 00:14:12.541 What do you think that's all about, Miika? 242 00:14:12.625 --> 00:14:13.958 -[sniffing] -[door closes] 243 00:14:17.333 --> 00:14:19.333 [indistinct conversation] 244 00:14:26.166 --> 00:14:28.125 [Nikolas grunting] 245 00:14:30.000 --> 00:14:35.125 Nikolas, the King's quest, I'm going to do it. 246 00:14:36.041 --> 00:14:37.416 You're going away? 247 00:14:37.500 --> 00:14:40.250 Not for long. Two months. 248 00:14:40.333 --> 00:14:41.625 Two months? 249 00:14:41.708 --> 00:14:44.875 Maybe three. But I'll be back before you know it. 250 00:14:45.541 --> 00:14:48.541 -It'll be worth it. -To bring some new hope to the world? 251 00:14:49.041 --> 00:14:50.750 To claim the reward. 252 00:14:50.833 --> 00:14:53.416 But isn't the reward bringing us new hope and wonder? 253 00:14:54.333 --> 00:14:55.750 The reward is the money, 254 00:14:57.208 --> 00:15:01.583 and the money means food and warm clothes so you can have a life. 255 00:15:03.375 --> 00:15:05.541 The life I stood at your mother's grave site 256 00:15:05.625 --> 00:15:07.000 and promised you'd have. 257 00:15:08.166 --> 00:15:09.708 Nikolas, please. 258 00:15:11.250 --> 00:15:12.250 Nikolas! 259 00:15:16.833 --> 00:15:18.958 [breathes deeply] 260 00:15:19.041 --> 00:15:20.041 [sniffles] 261 00:15:20.125 --> 00:15:22.125 [fire crackling] 262 00:15:29.416 --> 00:15:30.666 [Nikolas] Where will you go? 263 00:15:31.666 --> 00:15:33.375 Anders is assembling a group. 264 00:15:34.458 --> 00:15:38.541 We'll be heading north, far north, to find Elfhelm. 265 00:15:38.625 --> 00:15:40.125 -Elfhelm! -[Papa] If it exists. 266 00:15:40.208 --> 00:15:42.958 -I know it does. You have to take me. -[Papa] No, it's too dangerous. 267 00:15:43.041 --> 00:15:44.625 There'll be many nights sleeping out in the cold. 268 00:15:44.708 --> 00:15:46.041 That's fine. I love the cold. 269 00:15:46.125 --> 00:15:47.500 Once you get north of Seipajarvi, 270 00:15:47.583 --> 00:15:50.333 there's nothing but ice planes and lakes and snow-covered fields. 271 00:15:50.416 --> 00:15:51.833 Snow-covered fields are my favorite. 272 00:15:51.916 --> 00:15:53.500 After that, the journey only gets harder, 273 00:15:53.583 --> 00:15:55.375 which is why no one's made it to the far north. 274 00:15:55.458 --> 00:15:57.833 That's not why. It's because no one knows the way. 275 00:15:57.916 --> 00:16:01.291 The words in the story are totally vague, and you can barely remember them anyway. 276 00:16:01.875 --> 00:16:04.208 Please, Papa. I can help. I know I can. 277 00:16:05.375 --> 00:16:06.375 Please. 278 00:16:09.083 --> 00:16:10.583 I set off at first light. 279 00:16:19.375 --> 00:16:20.500 [sighs] 280 00:16:21.541 --> 00:16:23.041 I'll miss you, Christmas. 281 00:16:29.625 --> 00:16:32.125 You never told me why Mama called me that. 282 00:16:34.666 --> 00:16:36.166 She never told me either. 283 00:16:37.666 --> 00:16:40.625 It's just a word. It doesn't have to mean anything. 284 00:16:42.875 --> 00:16:46.291 [woman] Dearest brother, thank you for the generous offer 285 00:16:46.375 --> 00:16:49.375 of allowing me to look after the child. 286 00:16:50.500 --> 00:16:51.750 Who's gonna look after me? 287 00:16:51.833 --> 00:16:57.625 [woman] Oh, the pure joy of spending time with my nephew is all the payment I need. 288 00:16:57.708 --> 00:17:02.000 [chuckles] Although, if you insist, I'm sure we can come to an understanding. 289 00:17:02.083 --> 00:17:03.916 Don't worry. I've written to my sister. 290 00:17:04.000 --> 00:17:07.000 -[woman grunting] -Signed, your doting sister. 291 00:17:07.875 --> 00:17:08.958 Not Aunt Carlotta. 292 00:17:09.041 --> 00:17:10.000 [knocking on door] 293 00:17:10.083 --> 00:17:12.541 Would you deny your aunt the pleasure? She's a lonely woman. 294 00:17:12.625 --> 00:17:14.333 -I wonder why. -Shh. 295 00:17:15.583 --> 00:17:17.041 [door creaking] 296 00:17:17.125 --> 00:17:18.166 [panting] Brother! 297 00:17:18.250 --> 00:17:20.958 Oh… [panting] 298 00:17:21.041 --> 00:17:24.000 How happy I was to get your message. [chuckles] 299 00:17:24.083 --> 00:17:25.458 I knew you would be. 300 00:17:25.541 --> 00:17:31.166 And, oh, what a lovely long walk I had to get here. 301 00:17:31.250 --> 00:17:35.583 How clever of you to have built this hut at the actual end of the world. 302 00:17:35.666 --> 00:17:39.416 Nikolas, oh, it's delightful to see you. 303 00:17:39.500 --> 00:17:40.416 [bag thuds on floor] 304 00:17:41.125 --> 00:17:42.791 And you, Aunt Carlotta. 305 00:17:43.291 --> 00:17:45.333 Oh, Auntie, please. 306 00:17:45.416 --> 00:17:47.541 [chuckles] We're a happy family. 307 00:17:48.375 --> 00:17:49.916 [squeaking, sniffing] 308 00:17:51.666 --> 00:17:53.375 [dogs barking] 309 00:17:53.875 --> 00:17:55.500 [Anders] Hurry up, man. Load up. 310 00:17:56.291 --> 00:17:58.916 Say your goodbyes, woodcutter. 311 00:18:00.083 --> 00:18:01.916 [men speaking indistinctly] 312 00:18:04.416 --> 00:18:05.916 I'll make this worth it. 313 00:18:06.958 --> 00:18:08.000 Nothing could be. 314 00:18:09.625 --> 00:18:10.708 [sobbing] 315 00:18:11.750 --> 00:18:13.708 Woodcutter, it's time. 316 00:18:14.583 --> 00:18:15.541 Papa. 317 00:18:16.666 --> 00:18:17.666 Papa. 318 00:18:18.208 --> 00:18:20.125 Okay. I'm ready. 319 00:18:21.750 --> 00:18:22.750 Papa, wait. 320 00:18:24.583 --> 00:18:26.041 -Your knife. -[Papa] Ah. 321 00:18:28.166 --> 00:18:29.250 You have this. 322 00:18:29.333 --> 00:18:30.791 Mama made it for you. 323 00:18:31.291 --> 00:18:33.250 She said I might need it one day. 324 00:18:33.833 --> 00:18:37.125 Now I need you to be warm and safe. 325 00:18:37.958 --> 00:18:40.000 -And blind? -[both chuckle] 326 00:18:43.458 --> 00:18:44.458 I love you. 327 00:18:45.291 --> 00:18:46.875 -[Anders yells] -[dogs barking] 328 00:18:46.958 --> 00:18:48.958 [ululating] 329 00:18:51.666 --> 00:18:53.666 [Anders yelling] 330 00:18:56.416 --> 00:18:57.458 [sighs] 331 00:18:57.541 --> 00:18:59.750 Finally. What a racket. 332 00:19:03.375 --> 00:19:04.666 Now… 333 00:19:06.166 --> 00:19:07.583 it's just the two of us. 334 00:19:09.041 --> 00:19:11.416 [Aunt Ruth] Aunt Carlotta had turned into exactly-- 335 00:19:11.500 --> 00:19:12.333 [girl] Stop again. 336 00:19:13.125 --> 00:19:13.958 Yes? 337 00:19:14.041 --> 00:19:16.541 -Will he ever see his dad again? -[Aunt Ruth] Yes. 338 00:19:16.625 --> 00:19:17.458 You promise? 339 00:19:17.958 --> 00:19:19.916 I never lie. Can I go on? 340 00:19:20.000 --> 00:19:20.916 You better. 341 00:19:21.000 --> 00:19:21.875 [inhales deeply] 342 00:19:21.958 --> 00:19:28.333 Right. Aunt Carlotta had turned into exactly what Nikolas had been dreading. 343 00:19:29.041 --> 00:19:33.041 Out! Move it! Monster, go. 344 00:19:33.125 --> 00:19:36.666 The first rule is you can't sleep in here. I need my privacy. 345 00:19:36.750 --> 00:19:38.833 -It's so cold out-- -Don't talk back to me. 346 00:19:38.916 --> 00:19:40.333 -I'm not talking-- -Don't talk back! 347 00:19:40.416 --> 00:19:42.083 -It's cold out. -You're doing it now. 348 00:19:42.583 --> 00:19:44.375 The second rule is… 349 00:19:44.458 --> 00:19:46.208 no rats. 350 00:19:46.291 --> 00:19:48.250 [Nikolas] But he's not a rat. He's a mouse. 351 00:19:48.333 --> 00:19:51.916 [Aunt Carlotta] He is a disgusting miniature rat! 352 00:19:52.000 --> 00:19:55.750 -[Nikolas] Leave him alone! -Oh! Oh, you dirty little beast! 353 00:19:55.833 --> 00:19:57.750 -Miika! No, Miika! -[squeaking] 354 00:19:57.833 --> 00:20:01.708 And no horrible, rotten vegetables either! Ugh! 355 00:20:01.791 --> 00:20:03.125 [Nikolas] My turnip doll! 356 00:20:03.208 --> 00:20:04.708 My mama made that for me. 357 00:20:04.791 --> 00:20:06.875 Look, he's got a face. 358 00:20:07.958 --> 00:20:12.583 Oh, look, it's got a face. Ugh. I've forgotten how much I hate children. 359 00:20:12.666 --> 00:20:13.958 -[footsteps receding] -[squeaking] 360 00:20:14.875 --> 00:20:16.166 -[grunts angrily] -[door slams] 361 00:20:17.083 --> 00:20:19.083 [wind whooshing] 362 00:20:23.833 --> 00:20:25.250 [water flowing] 363 00:20:25.333 --> 00:20:26.666 [owl hooting] 364 00:20:27.208 --> 00:20:29.208 [gentle music playing] 365 00:20:35.166 --> 00:20:36.375 [exhales] 366 00:20:41.166 --> 00:20:44.375 You see that, Miika? It means you have to make a wish. 367 00:20:45.750 --> 00:20:49.666 I wish that my father succeeds, brings back something magic. 368 00:20:52.958 --> 00:20:53.958 We all need it. 369 00:20:54.625 --> 00:20:56.625 [yawning] 370 00:20:56.708 --> 00:20:58.708 [shivering] 371 00:20:58.791 --> 00:20:59.750 [owl hooting] 372 00:20:59.833 --> 00:21:02.541 [Aunt Ruth] Time is slow for those who wait. 373 00:21:04.833 --> 00:21:08.250 And as Nikolas waited, he grew thin. 374 00:21:08.750 --> 00:21:10.416 [stomach rumbling] 375 00:21:12.625 --> 00:21:14.833 Is that you making that awful rumbling sound. 376 00:21:14.916 --> 00:21:16.583 It's my tummy, Aunt Carlotta. 377 00:21:16.666 --> 00:21:19.458 Oh, stop complaining. I'm hungrier than you are. 378 00:21:19.958 --> 00:21:22.416 -You're eating my breakfast. -I'm not enjoying it. 379 00:21:22.500 --> 00:21:24.041 Even snow has more taste. 380 00:21:25.958 --> 00:21:29.708 Why can't you have nice things in your house like marzipan or cake? 381 00:21:31.750 --> 00:21:32.750 Chocolate. 382 00:21:32.833 --> 00:21:34.291 [breathes deeply] 383 00:21:34.375 --> 00:21:36.125 Why can't I have a chocolate? 384 00:21:36.208 --> 00:21:38.500 Because these things don't just appear magically. 385 00:21:38.583 --> 00:21:39.791 [bowl clatters] 386 00:21:43.041 --> 00:21:45.458 Well, wouldn't life be nicer if they did? 387 00:21:49.458 --> 00:21:51.958 [Aunt Ruth] Home is not a place. 388 00:21:52.041 --> 00:21:53.416 It's a feeling. 389 00:21:54.125 --> 00:21:59.041 And as the days stretched into weeks and his father did not return, 390 00:21:59.541 --> 00:22:03.083 Nikolas started to wonder if he'd ever feel it again. 391 00:22:03.166 --> 00:22:05.166 [Aunt Carlotta humming] 392 00:22:06.625 --> 00:22:09.041 Oh, Nikolas. 393 00:22:09.958 --> 00:22:12.041 There you are. [grunts] 394 00:22:13.458 --> 00:22:17.666 I have… ooh, made you some soup. 395 00:22:18.916 --> 00:22:20.458 -You have? -Mm-hmm. 396 00:22:28.500 --> 00:22:29.541 What's it made with? 397 00:22:31.916 --> 00:22:32.750 Love. 398 00:22:43.208 --> 00:22:44.250 [blowing] 399 00:22:44.833 --> 00:22:46.791 [slurping, gulping] 400 00:22:48.583 --> 00:22:49.708 [slurping] Mmm. 401 00:22:51.083 --> 00:22:54.166 -Yes, that's it. -[slurping] Mmm. Mmm. 402 00:22:54.250 --> 00:22:55.833 Eat up. [grunts] 403 00:22:57.583 --> 00:22:59.500 -[sizzling] -[Aunt Carlotta] Ouch! 404 00:22:59.583 --> 00:23:00.458 [sighs] 405 00:23:00.541 --> 00:23:03.833 -I should never have come here. -[Nikolas] You can always go home. 406 00:23:04.333 --> 00:23:07.125 I've got Miika and the turnip doll Mama made me. 407 00:23:08.083 --> 00:23:09.125 [slurping] 408 00:23:09.708 --> 00:23:10.708 So I'll be fine. 409 00:23:12.416 --> 00:23:17.875 Funny you should mention that thing. 410 00:23:20.750 --> 00:23:22.000 [suspenseful music playing] 411 00:23:25.041 --> 00:23:25.916 [gasps] 412 00:23:29.958 --> 00:23:30.916 [laughs] 413 00:23:35.125 --> 00:23:38.083 -No! How could you do that? -[laughs] 414 00:23:38.166 --> 00:23:42.166 Oh, you're such a sentimental fool. Just like your mother was. 415 00:23:42.250 --> 00:23:46.458 Don't you dare speak about her like that! She was kind and caring-- 416 00:23:46.541 --> 00:23:50.583 And foolish! Just like your father, running through the woods chasing stories, 417 00:23:50.666 --> 00:23:52.541 which will surely get him killed too. 418 00:23:53.208 --> 00:23:55.958 Everyone knows there is no such thing as elves. 419 00:23:56.041 --> 00:23:57.291 That's not true. 420 00:23:57.375 --> 00:24:01.416 And there is no such place as Elfhelm. 421 00:24:02.041 --> 00:24:03.166 [sniffing] 422 00:24:05.083 --> 00:24:06.166 -[Aunt Carlotta screams] -No! 423 00:24:06.250 --> 00:24:08.083 [Aunt Carlotta] Get that thing out of the house! 424 00:24:08.166 --> 00:24:10.291 -No! -[Aunt Carlotta] You little brat! 425 00:24:11.875 --> 00:24:13.333 [hissing] 426 00:24:16.250 --> 00:24:17.166 It's ruined. 427 00:24:19.875 --> 00:24:21.208 [gasps] 428 00:24:29.291 --> 00:24:30.500 [grunts] 429 00:24:38.625 --> 00:24:39.833 Over the river, 430 00:24:40.875 --> 00:24:41.833 under the moon, 431 00:24:42.958 --> 00:24:44.333 up the pointy mountain, 432 00:24:45.625 --> 00:24:47.125 past the sleeping giants… 433 00:24:51.208 --> 00:24:53.125 Elfhelm. [exhales sharply] 434 00:24:58.666 --> 00:25:02.958 [Aunt Ruth] And just like that, Nikolas had a purpose. 435 00:25:04.333 --> 00:25:05.250 A mission. 436 00:25:05.333 --> 00:25:07.333 [gentle music playing] 437 00:25:08.666 --> 00:25:09.666 [chuckles softly] 438 00:25:15.916 --> 00:25:17.750 [snoring] 439 00:25:26.625 --> 00:25:28.666 -[squeaking] -[Nikolas sighs] 440 00:25:30.666 --> 00:25:33.875 I'm going to find my father, Miika, and give him the map. 441 00:25:34.500 --> 00:25:37.041 But it's a long and dangerous journey to the far north 442 00:25:37.125 --> 00:25:38.708 with a high risk of death. 443 00:25:40.000 --> 00:25:41.375 You don't have to come. 444 00:25:43.541 --> 00:25:44.500 [squeaking] 445 00:25:50.000 --> 00:25:52.166 [sniffing] 446 00:25:52.250 --> 00:25:55.333 Sometimes I'm glad you don't understand a word I say. 447 00:25:57.291 --> 00:26:00.583 -Trees. Trees. -[birds chirping] 448 00:26:01.125 --> 00:26:03.833 [Aunt Ruth] And so the two friends began their journey… 449 00:26:03.916 --> 00:26:04.916 [Nikolas] Trees. 450 00:26:05.000 --> 00:26:09.375 …away from misery and towards the great unknown. 451 00:26:10.375 --> 00:26:12.041 The far north. 452 00:26:12.125 --> 00:26:14.958 [pleasant orchestral music playing] 453 00:26:26.500 --> 00:26:28.541 [music continues] 454 00:26:46.833 --> 00:26:48.833 [snorting] 455 00:26:49.958 --> 00:26:51.958 [indistinct chatter] 456 00:26:54.166 --> 00:26:55.250 [woman] Hey, boy. 457 00:26:58.291 --> 00:26:59.333 [goose honking] 458 00:26:59.416 --> 00:27:00.375 Good morning. 459 00:27:01.083 --> 00:27:04.500 Where go you, mysterious boy with a mouse on your shoulder? 460 00:27:04.583 --> 00:27:06.166 I'm going to help my father. 461 00:27:06.250 --> 00:27:08.458 He's part of an expedition to the far north. 462 00:27:08.541 --> 00:27:11.833 You're too small to help anybody, little boy. 463 00:27:12.333 --> 00:27:14.666 And the far north is a dangerous place. 464 00:27:14.750 --> 00:27:18.083 -No, they've gone to find Elfhelm. -[spits] 465 00:27:20.458 --> 00:27:24.916 Never believe anything, especially fairy tales 466 00:27:25.000 --> 00:27:29.041 about magical towns with tiny, happy people. 467 00:27:29.125 --> 00:27:29.958 [squeaks] 468 00:27:30.041 --> 00:27:33.041 Fall off a bridge, boy. It'll hurt less. 469 00:27:33.916 --> 00:27:35.625 [laughs hysterically] 470 00:27:41.125 --> 00:27:43.125 [orchestral music playing] 471 00:27:48.125 --> 00:27:52.375 [Aunt Ruth] With just the map to guide him, Nikolas plowed on. 472 00:27:56.625 --> 00:27:58.958 Cold and hungry. 473 00:27:59.041 --> 00:28:00.583 [wind whistling] 474 00:28:00.666 --> 00:28:05.125 The words of the old woman ringing in his ears. 475 00:28:05.208 --> 00:28:07.000 She's wrong, isn't she, Miika? 476 00:28:08.625 --> 00:28:11.166 We'll find him. I know we will. 477 00:28:12.208 --> 00:28:14.125 We just… [exhales] 478 00:28:16.333 --> 00:28:17.750 We just have to get there. 479 00:28:21.916 --> 00:28:22.916 This way. 480 00:28:29.333 --> 00:28:31.333 [wind howling] 481 00:28:35.666 --> 00:28:36.666 [flint striking] 482 00:28:38.958 --> 00:28:40.458 -[Nikolas grunts] -[flint striking] 483 00:28:44.083 --> 00:28:45.416 [fire crackling] 484 00:28:52.000 --> 00:28:53.416 Do you believe in magic, Miika? 485 00:28:56.208 --> 00:28:58.375 Because I don't think I do anymore. 486 00:29:00.041 --> 00:29:00.875 [scoffs] 487 00:29:00.958 --> 00:29:05.708 If there was a time where you could prove that magic was true and real and amazing, 488 00:29:06.541 --> 00:29:07.916 it would be this one. 489 00:29:09.458 --> 00:29:11.333 [grunts, squeaks] 490 00:29:12.166 --> 00:29:13.000 Boy. 491 00:29:15.083 --> 00:29:18.833 Mouse. Tree. Ball. Spoon. Huh. 492 00:29:18.916 --> 00:29:21.291 Miika, you can talk. 493 00:29:21.375 --> 00:29:24.083 Yeah, of course, I can talk. And I can fly as well. 494 00:29:24.750 --> 00:29:26.125 No, just kidding. No mice can fly. 495 00:29:26.208 --> 00:29:28.708 -That'd be absurd. -Why didn't you speak before? 496 00:29:28.791 --> 00:29:30.833 I was waiting until I could form a proper sentence, 497 00:29:30.916 --> 00:29:34.958 which, with your one word at a time teaching system, did take forever. 498 00:29:35.041 --> 00:29:38.416 So, um, can we talk about something very important? 499 00:29:38.500 --> 00:29:40.083 -What's that? -Cheese. 500 00:29:41.583 --> 00:29:42.791 Does it exist? 501 00:29:43.791 --> 00:29:47.125 I've never seen any. That doesn't mean I don't believe in it. 502 00:29:47.208 --> 00:29:50.208 Well, I'd rather taste it than just believe in it. But, uh… 503 00:29:53.375 --> 00:29:54.958 This is what you call a fire, is it? 504 00:29:58.416 --> 00:29:59.416 [Miika] Trees. 505 00:30:00.166 --> 00:30:03.875 We are walking… We are walking among the snowy trees. 506 00:30:03.958 --> 00:30:05.000 [Miika chuckles] 507 00:30:05.541 --> 00:30:07.291 What's that? Oh, look, squirrel. 508 00:30:08.041 --> 00:30:09.708 Dead, frozen squirrel. 509 00:30:10.416 --> 00:30:13.125 Strange word, isn't it? Squirrel. 510 00:30:13.208 --> 00:30:15.083 Hello, I'm a little squirrel. 511 00:30:15.791 --> 00:30:17.500 [Miika sniffing] 512 00:30:19.000 --> 00:30:23.000 What's the word for, um, the really scary big thing 513 00:30:23.083 --> 00:30:25.541 that has four legs and sort of horns on its head? 514 00:30:25.625 --> 00:30:28.958 -What's that… What's that word? -I don't know. Reindeer? 515 00:30:29.041 --> 00:30:31.583 -That's it. Yeah, a reindeer. -Why'd you ask? 516 00:30:31.666 --> 00:30:34.166 Oh, no reason except one's charging straight at us! 517 00:30:34.250 --> 00:30:35.833 -[hoofs thundering] -[huffs] 518 00:30:35.916 --> 00:30:37.375 -[Nikolas screams] -[grunts] 519 00:30:39.041 --> 00:30:40.000 [grunts] 520 00:30:40.083 --> 00:30:42.791 -[Miika] Pick me up! Go, go, go! -[grunting] 521 00:30:42.875 --> 00:30:44.458 [Nikolas panting] 522 00:30:45.250 --> 00:30:46.208 [huffs] 523 00:30:49.000 --> 00:30:50.000 [grunting] 524 00:30:53.875 --> 00:30:56.375 -[grunts] -[panting, grunting] 525 00:30:59.625 --> 00:31:00.666 [bellows] 526 00:31:00.750 --> 00:31:01.750 Hold on, Miika. 527 00:31:02.250 --> 00:31:03.916 [grunting] 528 00:31:04.000 --> 00:31:05.250 [bellows] 529 00:31:06.625 --> 00:31:09.125 [bellows ferociously] 530 00:31:09.958 --> 00:31:10.916 [Nikolas yells] 531 00:31:12.500 --> 00:31:13.916 [grunting] 532 00:31:16.083 --> 00:31:17.583 [grunts, snorts] 533 00:31:19.458 --> 00:31:21.041 -I think he's hurt. -[Miika] So? 534 00:31:21.666 --> 00:31:23.541 [snorts, groans] 535 00:31:24.083 --> 00:31:25.791 Look, an arrow. 536 00:31:25.875 --> 00:31:28.958 Ignore it. I'm pretty sure it will just fall out on its own. 537 00:31:29.541 --> 00:31:33.291 -Just leave it. It's not our problem. -[Nikolas] I can't do that. [grunts] 538 00:31:35.125 --> 00:31:36.625 -[Miika] Now it's our problem. -[grunts] 539 00:31:36.708 --> 00:31:37.958 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 540 00:31:38.958 --> 00:31:41.416 -Calm down, boy. It's all right. -[grunts, snorts] 541 00:31:42.625 --> 00:31:44.041 [grunts, huffs] 542 00:31:44.583 --> 00:31:45.416 See? 543 00:31:46.166 --> 00:31:47.750 [grunting, snorting] 544 00:31:48.291 --> 00:31:49.791 -[huffs] -[gasps] 545 00:31:50.375 --> 00:31:52.541 [chuffing] 546 00:31:57.583 --> 00:32:01.333 Okay, I'm not gonna hurt you. Okay? 547 00:32:03.416 --> 00:32:05.166 -Touch his face, yeah? -Don't worry. 548 00:32:05.250 --> 00:32:07.083 -[snorts] -Shh. 549 00:32:09.833 --> 00:32:12.875 -[reindeer grunts] -Anders, the hunter. 550 00:32:15.500 --> 00:32:17.791 [grunting] 551 00:32:22.125 --> 00:32:23.166 [Nikolas grunts] 552 00:32:24.333 --> 00:32:26.500 You ready? On three. 553 00:32:27.750 --> 00:32:28.833 [huffs] 554 00:32:28.916 --> 00:32:31.333 One, two… [grunts] 555 00:32:31.416 --> 00:32:34.125 [bellows] 556 00:32:38.375 --> 00:32:41.000 Don't worry. It's all right. It's okay. 557 00:32:41.625 --> 00:32:44.583 See? Nothing to worry about. [grunts] 558 00:32:45.750 --> 00:32:47.541 [panting] 559 00:32:47.625 --> 00:32:48.708 [huffs] 560 00:32:54.583 --> 00:32:56.125 [bellows] 561 00:32:57.333 --> 00:32:59.458 Good boy. Have a nice day. 562 00:33:00.125 --> 00:33:01.208 [Miika] Cheers, mate. 563 00:33:01.958 --> 00:33:04.083 Well, that went a lot better than expected. 564 00:33:04.166 --> 00:33:05.750 Given I thought we were both gonna die. 565 00:33:07.916 --> 00:33:09.625 [grunts gently, huffs] 566 00:33:09.708 --> 00:33:11.791 [sweeping orchestral music playing] 567 00:33:31.125 --> 00:33:33.541 [reindeer chuffing] 568 00:33:37.708 --> 00:33:39.125 [hoofs treading] 569 00:33:40.291 --> 00:33:41.250 [Nikolas] Shoo! 570 00:33:42.208 --> 00:33:45.875 You don't want to come with us. We have a long way still to go. 571 00:33:53.083 --> 00:33:55.083 [chuffing] 572 00:33:55.166 --> 00:33:56.666 [grunting] 573 00:33:59.375 --> 00:34:01.583 -You want me to climb on your back? -[grunts] 574 00:34:03.375 --> 00:34:06.250 -Sorry, what's happening? -Is that a "yes" in reindeer? 575 00:34:06.333 --> 00:34:09.958 -Let's go with no. How about that? -I don't think we have a choice. 576 00:34:10.041 --> 00:34:12.708 Why teach me to talk if you're never gonna listen? 577 00:34:12.791 --> 00:34:15.375 Don't. Definitely no… Okay, we're climbing on. 578 00:34:18.208 --> 00:34:19.208 Whoa! 579 00:34:19.291 --> 00:34:21.291 [adventurous music playing] 580 00:34:37.291 --> 00:34:39.291 [screams] 581 00:34:41.083 --> 00:34:42.083 [reindeer bellows] 582 00:34:46.833 --> 00:34:47.958 [Nikolas] Look, Miika! 583 00:34:48.833 --> 00:34:50.666 The very pointy mountain. 584 00:34:50.750 --> 00:34:52.125 We're nearly there. 585 00:34:55.208 --> 00:34:56.458 [wind whistling] 586 00:34:57.666 --> 00:35:01.250 [Nikolas] I can't just call you reindeer. I'll pick a name for you. 587 00:35:01.333 --> 00:35:04.041 Oh, bad idea. That's how I ended up with Miika. 588 00:35:05.375 --> 00:35:09.458 When I was young, I used to go sledding with my mom around Lake Blitzen. 589 00:35:10.041 --> 00:35:11.416 How about that for a name? 590 00:35:11.500 --> 00:35:14.125 [Miika] Which one? Lake or Blitzen? Or… Or both? 591 00:35:14.208 --> 00:35:17.333 Do you mean both? That seems a bit much to me. 592 00:35:18.041 --> 00:35:20.208 Onward, my faithful reindeer, Lake Blitzen. 593 00:35:20.291 --> 00:35:21.583 -Miika. -[Miika] Huh? 594 00:35:21.666 --> 00:35:22.500 [Nikolas] Look. 595 00:35:23.500 --> 00:35:24.833 [sniffing] 596 00:35:25.583 --> 00:35:26.875 Sleeping giants. 597 00:35:32.958 --> 00:35:35.375 -We're getting close. -To what? 598 00:35:37.083 --> 00:35:38.083 [Nikolas] Elfhelm. 599 00:35:39.541 --> 00:35:40.541 My father. 600 00:35:40.625 --> 00:35:42.625 [orchestral music playing] 601 00:35:44.916 --> 00:35:46.916 [wind whooshing] 602 00:35:47.958 --> 00:35:50.458 [Aunt Ruth] But on the other side of the mountain, 603 00:35:51.375 --> 00:35:55.416 they found only snow and more snow. 604 00:35:57.166 --> 00:36:00.250 Elfhelm was nowhere in sight. 605 00:36:00.916 --> 00:36:02.250 [Nikolas] I don't understand. 606 00:36:02.958 --> 00:36:06.083 We must have made a wrong turn. There's nothing here. 607 00:36:08.083 --> 00:36:09.166 [Miika] Nothing here. 608 00:36:09.833 --> 00:36:13.166 What do you mean nothing here? Wasn't this the plan? 609 00:36:14.250 --> 00:36:17.208 What are we gonna do, Nikolas? Wait. 610 00:36:19.000 --> 00:36:20.000 Wait. 611 00:36:20.833 --> 00:36:23.750 Nikolas, what are we gonna do? 612 00:36:27.500 --> 00:36:29.458 -Blitzen, over there! -[Blitzen grunts] 613 00:36:30.708 --> 00:36:33.791 [Aunt Ruth] And then things took a turn for the worse. 614 00:36:33.875 --> 00:36:35.875 -[Blitzen grunting] -[Nikolas panting] 615 00:36:41.916 --> 00:36:43.208 [panting] 616 00:36:45.208 --> 00:36:46.041 Papa. 617 00:36:47.458 --> 00:36:49.916 Is… Is that his knife? 618 00:36:50.708 --> 00:36:53.583 [Aunt Ruth] Nikolas felt doubt weighing him down. 619 00:36:53.666 --> 00:36:54.583 Papa. 620 00:36:54.666 --> 00:36:57.000 [Aunt Ruth] The quest out of reach. 621 00:36:57.083 --> 00:36:58.708 Nikolas, what's wrong? 622 00:36:58.791 --> 00:37:01.625 I tried to find him, Miika, but I couldn't. 623 00:37:02.166 --> 00:37:03.333 [sobbing] 624 00:37:03.416 --> 00:37:05.333 [Aunt Ruth] The temperature plummeted. 625 00:37:05.416 --> 00:37:06.750 I'm so tired. 626 00:37:06.833 --> 00:37:09.416 [Aunt Ruth] The air itself began to freeze. 627 00:37:09.500 --> 00:37:10.333 [Miika] Nikolas. 628 00:37:10.416 --> 00:37:13.000 [Aunt Ruth] Nikolas's heartbeat slowed, 629 00:37:14.125 --> 00:37:16.750 each breath an effort. 630 00:37:16.833 --> 00:37:18.083 [Miika] Nikolas. 631 00:37:18.166 --> 00:37:20.333 [Aunt Ruth] He had done everything he could. 632 00:37:21.375 --> 00:37:23.041 But it wasn't enough. 633 00:37:24.500 --> 00:37:28.625 What do you think? Should we leave it there tonight? It's getting late. 634 00:37:30.875 --> 00:37:32.875 I mean, I can come back next year. 635 00:37:34.625 --> 00:37:36.541 I'm just kidding. I'll crack on. 636 00:37:36.625 --> 00:37:37.791 [wind whooshing] 637 00:37:39.583 --> 00:37:42.708 Nikolas was lying there in the snow, 638 00:37:43.875 --> 00:37:46.166 frozen and forgotten. 639 00:37:47.375 --> 00:37:49.750 Nikolas. Wake up, please. 640 00:37:50.833 --> 00:37:51.833 [gasps] 641 00:37:53.833 --> 00:37:55.041 Nikolas, hey. 642 00:37:55.125 --> 00:37:58.000 [Aunt Ruth] When suddenly, there was a noise. 643 00:37:58.083 --> 00:38:00.541 -[bells tinkling] -You hear that? Somebody's… 644 00:38:01.333 --> 00:38:02.583 Somebody's coming closer. 645 00:38:03.500 --> 00:38:07.375 Oh, they're here to help. Nikolas, we're safe. We're-- 646 00:38:07.458 --> 00:38:08.750 [dramatic music playing] 647 00:38:13.500 --> 00:38:14.333 No, we're doomed. 648 00:38:17.958 --> 00:38:18.791 [gasps] 649 00:38:20.291 --> 00:38:21.375 [quavering] 650 00:38:30.708 --> 00:38:33.125 Look at his strange ears, Grandpapa. 651 00:38:33.208 --> 00:38:35.375 Human ears can take a lot of getting used to. 652 00:38:37.500 --> 00:38:40.125 He's a human. Will he eat us? 653 00:38:40.208 --> 00:38:42.083 Oh no, no. We're quite safe. 654 00:38:43.500 --> 00:38:47.375 -But what about what happened-- -We must always help those in trouble. 655 00:38:47.958 --> 00:38:49.625 Even if they are human. 656 00:39:04.750 --> 00:39:06.750 [twinkling] 657 00:39:10.958 --> 00:39:13.541 -[crackling] -[Nikolas gasps] 658 00:39:14.833 --> 00:39:17.000 Where am I? Who are you? 659 00:39:17.083 --> 00:39:18.083 I'm Little Noosh. 660 00:39:18.166 --> 00:39:20.041 And I am Father Topo. 661 00:39:20.125 --> 00:39:24.750 Noosh's great-great-grandfather, if you can believe that. 662 00:39:26.833 --> 00:39:27.875 Am I dead? 663 00:39:27.958 --> 00:39:31.541 No, Grandpapa just worked a little drimwick on you. 664 00:39:32.333 --> 00:39:34.333 -What's a drimwick? -Yeah, what's a drimwick? 665 00:39:34.416 --> 00:39:36.583 A drimwick is a hope spell. 666 00:39:37.250 --> 00:39:41.625 I hoped for you to be strong and warm and always safe. 667 00:39:42.125 --> 00:39:44.833 -Always safe? That's impossible. -[gasps] 668 00:39:44.916 --> 00:39:48.333 We… We never ever say that word. 669 00:39:48.416 --> 00:39:54.625 Uh, an impossibility is only a possibility that you don't understand yet. 670 00:39:54.708 --> 00:39:57.750 But now we must get as far away from you as possible. 671 00:39:57.833 --> 00:39:59.500 And you must leave Elfhelm. 672 00:40:00.083 --> 00:40:03.250 Elfhelm? The elf village? But I'm not even there. 673 00:40:03.333 --> 00:40:05.166 [giggles] You silly. 674 00:40:05.250 --> 00:40:07.958 We're standing at the bottom of the street of Seven Curves, 675 00:40:08.041 --> 00:40:09.833 the longest street in Elfhelm. 676 00:40:09.916 --> 00:40:12.583 I'm sorry. We're in the middle of nowhere. 677 00:40:13.458 --> 00:40:14.541 There's just snow. 678 00:40:15.583 --> 00:40:16.666 Is he blind? 679 00:40:17.333 --> 00:40:18.958 He doesn't know how to see. 680 00:40:19.041 --> 00:40:22.083 [Nikolas] Wait, I've risked everything to find Elfhelm. 681 00:40:23.708 --> 00:40:27.083 You have to let me see it. Just once. 682 00:40:29.666 --> 00:40:30.875 To see something… 683 00:40:33.166 --> 00:40:34.666 you must believe in it. 684 00:40:35.625 --> 00:40:37.625 Really believe. 685 00:40:39.791 --> 00:40:40.750 Go ahead. 686 00:40:41.375 --> 00:40:42.750 Try your hardest, 687 00:40:43.291 --> 00:40:46.125 and see if you can see what it is you're searching for. 688 00:40:46.208 --> 00:40:48.208 [wind whooshing] 689 00:41:03.375 --> 00:41:04.416 [Father Topo] Go on. 690 00:41:05.666 --> 00:41:06.833 Believe! 691 00:41:21.166 --> 00:41:23.166 [orchestral music playing] 692 00:41:25.541 --> 00:41:26.625 Elfhelm. 693 00:41:34.208 --> 00:41:36.208 [music intensifies] 694 00:41:39.250 --> 00:41:40.500 [elves laughing] 695 00:41:47.375 --> 00:41:49.166 [indistinct yelling] 696 00:41:57.166 --> 00:41:59.166 [indistinct chatter] 697 00:42:03.083 --> 00:42:06.375 [Miika] Wait a licking minute. What is this? 698 00:42:07.291 --> 00:42:08.750 -[Nikolas] Elfhelm. -[Miika chuckles] 699 00:42:08.833 --> 00:42:10.958 -[Miika] Look at it! -It's incredible! 700 00:42:11.041 --> 00:42:12.125 [Miika laughs] 701 00:42:12.833 --> 00:42:16.750 Oh! I'm gonna be honest, kid. I did not see this one working out for us. 702 00:42:16.833 --> 00:42:19.625 Yes, and now you've seen our home, 703 00:42:19.708 --> 00:42:23.000 please take your reindeer and your mouse and… and go. 704 00:42:23.083 --> 00:42:25.541 Whatever it is you're looking for, you won't find it here. 705 00:42:25.625 --> 00:42:29.583 I came to find my father. I traveled a long way to give him this hat. 706 00:42:29.666 --> 00:42:32.500 -[elf] Get out of the way! Move it. -Quick. Shh! 707 00:42:33.083 --> 00:42:34.458 We're already too late. 708 00:42:36.250 --> 00:42:38.166 -In here. -[guard] Get back to work! 709 00:42:38.250 --> 00:42:39.291 -[clangs] -Ooh. 710 00:42:40.541 --> 00:42:41.541 [grunts] 711 00:42:45.875 --> 00:42:46.958 Why are we hiding? 712 00:42:47.708 --> 00:42:48.708 Not now. 713 00:42:51.500 --> 00:42:53.416 -[Nikolas] Who's Little Kip? -[Father Topo] What? 714 00:42:53.500 --> 00:42:54.708 Who is Little Kip? 715 00:42:56.708 --> 00:42:58.166 [little elf] Hey, you dippy! 716 00:42:58.250 --> 00:42:59.375 We have to go. 717 00:42:59.458 --> 00:43:00.333 [guard] Stop her! 718 00:43:00.416 --> 00:43:02.875 -This way. -[guard] Wipe that smile off your face! 719 00:43:03.791 --> 00:43:04.791 Up there. 720 00:43:05.541 --> 00:43:09.208 -[goat bleating] -[Nikolas] I don't understand any of this. 721 00:43:09.291 --> 00:43:13.000 I thought Elfhelm was the happiest, most magical place in the world. 722 00:43:13.083 --> 00:43:14.750 -It was. -And will be again. 723 00:43:14.833 --> 00:43:17.000 That's what we in the Resistance believe. 724 00:43:17.083 --> 00:43:18.500 -[whistles] -The Resistance? 725 00:43:19.666 --> 00:43:20.666 [whistles] 726 00:43:21.708 --> 00:43:23.416 What do you mean, Resistance? 727 00:43:23.500 --> 00:43:24.708 [Father Topo] Quick! In. 728 00:43:25.833 --> 00:43:26.666 In! 729 00:43:28.166 --> 00:43:29.625 -[whistles] -[elf whistles] 730 00:43:31.583 --> 00:43:32.791 [door clangs close] 731 00:43:36.500 --> 00:43:38.250 [Father Topo] Listen, human… 732 00:43:38.333 --> 00:43:40.541 [soft thumping] 733 00:43:40.625 --> 00:43:43.458 …when you go in there, just, um… 734 00:43:45.250 --> 00:43:46.250 Well, you'll see. 735 00:43:47.500 --> 00:43:48.375 Go where? 736 00:43:50.333 --> 00:43:52.333 [thumping gets louder] 737 00:43:56.166 --> 00:43:58.416 -[bell ringing in rhythm] -Give me your hand. 738 00:43:59.000 --> 00:44:00.291 [elf 1] Merry Christmas! 739 00:44:00.375 --> 00:44:02.250 -[folk music playing] -[laughter] 740 00:44:03.333 --> 00:44:04.750 [elf 2] Give us another twirl! 741 00:44:05.708 --> 00:44:06.708 [elf 1] Merry Christmas! 742 00:44:06.791 --> 00:44:08.041 [elf 2] Merry Christmas! 743 00:44:08.125 --> 00:44:09.666 [Father Topo] Well, there you have it. 744 00:44:09.750 --> 00:44:11.750 [music continues] 745 00:44:15.250 --> 00:44:17.458 -[elf 3] Merry! -[goat bleating] 746 00:44:17.541 --> 00:44:20.500 This is the Resistance. 747 00:44:20.583 --> 00:44:21.833 To what? Sanity? 748 00:44:21.916 --> 00:44:23.458 [elf 2] Merry, Merry, Christmas! 749 00:44:23.541 --> 00:44:24.833 [elf 1] Merry Christmas! 750 00:44:25.666 --> 00:44:28.833 Nikolas! Nikolas, what is this? 751 00:44:28.916 --> 00:44:31.083 [chuckling] 752 00:44:31.166 --> 00:44:32.916 It's… It's cake city! 753 00:44:34.375 --> 00:44:35.875 [sniffing] 754 00:44:35.958 --> 00:44:37.083 That's incredible. 755 00:44:37.875 --> 00:44:39.333 Hey there, beautiful. [licks] 756 00:44:40.166 --> 00:44:42.000 Wait there. I'll be right back. 757 00:44:42.083 --> 00:44:43.583 [music continues] 758 00:44:47.125 --> 00:44:50.166 No idea what this Christmas thing is, but I love it. 759 00:44:50.916 --> 00:44:52.500 [munching] 760 00:44:53.375 --> 00:44:56.458 Hey, Nikolas, guess who just ate a chair. [yelps] 761 00:44:57.000 --> 00:45:00.708 Oh, don't worry, sugar glass. I'm fine and stuffed. 762 00:45:01.291 --> 00:45:02.875 [Little Noosh] Help yourself. It's yummy. 763 00:45:02.958 --> 00:45:05.958 -[Miika] I couldn't eat another thing. -[elf 1] Merry Christmas! 764 00:45:06.041 --> 00:45:08.208 -So good. -Give me a bite. 765 00:45:08.291 --> 00:45:11.208 -[Nikolas] Father Topo. -Yeah. Hmm? 766 00:45:11.291 --> 00:45:13.458 Did they just say Christmas? 767 00:45:13.541 --> 00:45:15.375 Yes, this is a Christmas party. 768 00:45:16.083 --> 00:45:19.916 What is Christmas? That's the name my mother used to call me. 769 00:45:20.000 --> 00:45:21.125 I beg your pardon. 770 00:45:21.875 --> 00:45:24.500 Did you just say what is Christmas? 771 00:45:25.500 --> 00:45:27.333 -Yes? -Apologies for my friend. 772 00:45:27.416 --> 00:45:31.250 He's a simpleton. A Christmas is a city made of cakes, isn't it? 773 00:45:31.333 --> 00:45:35.041 That's the saddest thing I've ever heard in my entire life. 774 00:45:35.125 --> 00:45:38.666 Christmas is the greatest day of all because it is the kindest day of all. 775 00:45:38.750 --> 00:45:40.291 And the brightest and the smiley-est. 776 00:45:40.375 --> 00:45:43.250 A day when being openhearted is the most important thing of all, 777 00:45:43.333 --> 00:45:45.750 which is why we won't let them take it from us. 778 00:45:45.833 --> 00:45:47.916 [sputtering] Enough, Little Noosh. 779 00:45:48.000 --> 00:45:50.125 It is time to talk of easier things. 780 00:45:50.208 --> 00:45:54.125 Now we have told you our names, but you have yet to tell us yours. 781 00:45:54.208 --> 00:45:56.000 -Name's Miika. Okay. -I'm Nikolas. 782 00:45:56.083 --> 00:46:00.166 [laughs] Oh, that cheered me right up. That sounds like Nekilas. 783 00:46:00.250 --> 00:46:03.791 My word. Yes, it does. Nekilas. Nekilas. [chuckles] 784 00:46:03.875 --> 00:46:05.541 Nekilas. Bleh. 785 00:46:05.625 --> 00:46:07.708 -Nekilas is bad because… -[knocking on door] 786 00:46:07.791 --> 00:46:11.000 It's a rather smelly sausage only eaten by trolls. 787 00:46:11.083 --> 00:46:13.000 -[door opens] -Trolls exist too? 788 00:46:13.083 --> 00:46:15.750 -[screaming] Raid! -[elves gasp] 789 00:46:15.833 --> 00:46:17.625 -Run! Run! -[all screaming] 790 00:46:18.208 --> 00:46:20.291 [elf] Run! Run! 791 00:46:20.375 --> 00:46:22.250 Everybody, get down! 792 00:46:22.333 --> 00:46:26.250 -You heard the elf. Get down. -Don't you point that thing at me. 793 00:46:27.333 --> 00:46:28.333 Sorry, Mum. 794 00:46:28.416 --> 00:46:30.500 [dramatic music playing] 795 00:46:49.375 --> 00:46:51.750 -What's going on? -Shh! Shh! 796 00:46:52.625 --> 00:46:53.875 -[loud thud] -[gasps] 797 00:46:53.958 --> 00:46:55.083 [door creaking] 798 00:47:05.458 --> 00:47:07.208 -[clatters] -[elves gasp] 799 00:47:08.958 --> 00:47:10.875 -[clatters] -[elves gasp] 800 00:47:13.750 --> 00:47:15.458 [elves quavering] 801 00:47:19.125 --> 00:47:20.375 [staff thuds] 802 00:47:24.208 --> 00:47:25.750 So the rumors are true. 803 00:47:28.583 --> 00:47:31.333 There are still elves that like to party. 804 00:47:31.416 --> 00:47:33.291 -Mother Vodal-- -Quiet! 805 00:47:39.375 --> 00:47:41.333 Have we learnt nothing? 806 00:47:43.791 --> 00:47:47.958 Has the suffering of the past months made us not a jot wiser? 807 00:47:50.708 --> 00:47:53.833 Are the new rules to be completely igno-- 808 00:47:54.750 --> 00:47:56.000 [Miika sniffing] 809 00:47:57.791 --> 00:48:02.625 Who or rather what is that? 810 00:48:04.416 --> 00:48:05.875 -I'm-- -My name's Miika, Mum. 811 00:48:05.958 --> 00:48:09.500 -Have you never seen a mouse before? -I have. I wasn't addressing you. 812 00:48:09.583 --> 00:48:10.875 My most humble apologies. 813 00:48:10.958 --> 00:48:13.041 -I'm Nikolas. -But it wasn't clear. 814 00:48:13.666 --> 00:48:15.625 -I'm human. -[elves gasp] 815 00:48:15.708 --> 00:48:16.958 [elves murmuring] 816 00:48:17.541 --> 00:48:21.125 I see that too. I just don't believe it. 817 00:48:24.833 --> 00:48:30.583 Father Topo, unless I'm much mistaken, which I never am, 818 00:48:30.666 --> 00:48:34.708 you were at the last council meeting. 819 00:48:34.791 --> 00:48:36.083 Yes. I was. 820 00:48:37.333 --> 00:48:41.125 It was at that meeting that the new rules for elves were introduced. 821 00:48:41.208 --> 00:48:44.416 The most important and least breakable being 822 00:48:45.125 --> 00:48:50.583 that no humans can ever, ever be brought here. 823 00:48:50.666 --> 00:48:53.458 But I… I didn't bring him here. 824 00:48:53.541 --> 00:48:55.333 [elves murmuring] 825 00:48:55.416 --> 00:48:56.416 I found him. 826 00:48:57.458 --> 00:48:59.291 -A whisker from death. -Oh. 827 00:48:59.875 --> 00:49:05.083 So I… I performed a… a small hope spell. 828 00:49:05.166 --> 00:49:06.541 A drimwick. 829 00:49:07.625 --> 00:49:08.541 [scoffs nervously] 830 00:49:09.500 --> 00:49:10.541 On a human. 831 00:49:12.041 --> 00:49:13.041 Little one. 832 00:49:16.041 --> 00:49:18.208 -[whooshes] -[angrily] You fool. 833 00:49:19.416 --> 00:49:21.666 Who knows what power you've unleashed! 834 00:49:21.750 --> 00:49:24.458 Please, it was the only way I could save him. 835 00:49:24.541 --> 00:49:28.708 Let us remember the way things were before. 836 00:49:28.791 --> 00:49:30.875 We are elves. 837 00:49:30.958 --> 00:49:33.166 We… we use our powers for good. 838 00:49:33.250 --> 00:49:36.375 What good is that when we are under attack? 839 00:49:37.500 --> 00:49:39.166 We must adapt. 840 00:49:41.000 --> 00:49:42.875 We must send a clear message 841 00:49:42.958 --> 00:49:45.750 that no outsiders are allowed here anymore. 842 00:49:46.625 --> 00:49:50.750 It was on this platform that I was elected holder of the staff. 843 00:49:51.500 --> 00:49:53.083 Ruler of Elfhelm. 844 00:49:53.166 --> 00:49:55.250 But in fairness, Mother Vodal-- 845 00:49:55.333 --> 00:49:57.375 -Be quiet! -[Father Topo yelps] 846 00:49:57.458 --> 00:49:58.458 [elves scream] 847 00:49:59.083 --> 00:50:00.083 [thuds] 848 00:50:01.208 --> 00:50:02.041 Uh… 849 00:50:04.250 --> 00:50:05.875 [whooshes] 850 00:50:08.208 --> 00:50:13.208 Now, human, tell me why you came here. 851 00:50:13.291 --> 00:50:15.708 -I came to look for my father. -Your father? 852 00:50:15.791 --> 00:50:19.208 Yes. He came to Elfhelm to try and find something magical. 853 00:50:19.291 --> 00:50:20.458 She doesn't need to know that. 854 00:50:20.541 --> 00:50:24.125 Did he travel, by chance, with a group of other men? 855 00:50:24.208 --> 00:50:27.833 Yes. Have you seen him? Did he actually make it to Elfhelm? 856 00:50:27.916 --> 00:50:31.208 Oh, he was here all right. He was one of them. 857 00:50:31.833 --> 00:50:33.833 [chairs creaking] 858 00:50:34.375 --> 00:50:35.833 -[staff thuds] -[chairs crash] 859 00:50:35.916 --> 00:50:37.458 -[elves gasp] -[whooshing] 860 00:50:41.375 --> 00:50:42.541 What did you do to him? 861 00:50:43.416 --> 00:50:45.000 I trusted him. 862 00:50:46.166 --> 00:50:47.375 We all did. 863 00:50:48.625 --> 00:50:49.583 And why not? 864 00:50:51.166 --> 00:50:54.083 A human had visited us once before… 865 00:50:56.375 --> 00:50:57.541 too briefly. 866 00:50:59.125 --> 00:51:01.291 And her stay brought us such joy. 867 00:51:03.791 --> 00:51:08.333 For years we waited ready to welcome any others who found their way to Elfhelm 868 00:51:09.333 --> 00:51:11.041 to show them good will, 869 00:51:12.541 --> 00:51:16.250 which these men proved was just another name for weakness. 870 00:51:16.333 --> 00:51:17.375 What are you talking about? 871 00:51:17.458 --> 00:51:20.291 I'm speaking, of course, of poor Little Kip. 872 00:51:20.375 --> 00:51:21.458 Who's Little Kip? 873 00:51:24.166 --> 00:51:26.708 Little Kip's parents are here. You can ask them yourself. 874 00:51:28.166 --> 00:51:30.458 Please tell me. What did these men do? 875 00:51:33.583 --> 00:51:35.166 Speak! Answer him! 876 00:51:35.833 --> 00:51:38.625 -They took our boy. -They kidnapped Little Kip. 877 00:51:38.708 --> 00:51:42.500 No! You must be wrong. My father would never do such a thing. 878 00:51:42.583 --> 00:51:43.625 And yet he did. 879 00:51:44.708 --> 00:51:47.666 Which is why at the election, I put myself forward 880 00:51:48.166 --> 00:51:50.458 with the motto, "Elves for Elves." 881 00:51:51.041 --> 00:51:54.041 No more silly parties where we let our guards down. 882 00:51:54.125 --> 00:51:56.291 No more wanton carelessness. 883 00:51:57.708 --> 00:51:59.000 No more singing. 884 00:51:59.500 --> 00:52:03.416 And an outright ban on spickle dancing! 885 00:52:03.500 --> 00:52:04.625 [elves gasp] 886 00:52:05.541 --> 00:52:06.375 [thudding] 887 00:52:06.458 --> 00:52:07.625 No more kindness. 888 00:52:08.291 --> 00:52:09.166 [thudding] 889 00:52:09.250 --> 00:52:10.541 No more joy. 890 00:52:11.625 --> 00:52:12.458 [staff thuds] 891 00:52:13.083 --> 00:52:15.333 No more Christmas. 892 00:52:15.416 --> 00:52:18.583 Guards! Take him to the tower! 893 00:52:19.875 --> 00:52:20.750 [guard] Move it. 894 00:52:23.375 --> 00:52:24.375 Give me that. 895 00:52:24.875 --> 00:52:26.375 [gasps] 896 00:52:29.750 --> 00:52:30.916 -Miika. -Yeah. 897 00:52:31.708 --> 00:52:35.041 -Get out of here while you still can. -No, I'm not gonna leave you. 898 00:52:35.125 --> 00:52:37.208 We don't know what's waiting for us in that dark tower. 899 00:52:37.291 --> 00:52:39.916 [Miika] I'm not gonna-- Wait, what could be up there? 900 00:52:40.000 --> 00:52:42.916 It could be torture, dismemberment, or even death. 901 00:52:43.000 --> 00:52:44.000 [guard] What's that? Hey! 902 00:52:44.083 --> 00:52:45.250 -Nikolas! -[Nikolas] Miika! 903 00:52:45.333 --> 00:52:46.708 [guard] He's smuggling a mouse! 904 00:52:47.208 --> 00:52:49.250 Move it! You're on your own now. 905 00:52:51.125 --> 00:52:52.166 [shuddering] 906 00:52:52.250 --> 00:52:53.750 [breathes deeply] 907 00:52:54.666 --> 00:52:55.625 [shuddering] 908 00:52:55.708 --> 00:52:57.708 [wind whooshing] 909 00:53:03.750 --> 00:53:05.666 -[guard] Get through that door. -[Nikolas grunts] 910 00:53:05.750 --> 00:53:07.750 [ticking] 911 00:53:11.500 --> 00:53:12.958 [mechanical whirring] 912 00:53:15.375 --> 00:53:16.791 [Nikolas] Where are you taking me? 913 00:53:17.583 --> 00:53:18.416 [guard] Get in! 914 00:53:21.333 --> 00:53:24.541 Please, if I could just find my father, I'm sure he'd clear it all up. 915 00:53:25.125 --> 00:53:28.333 -Please, I'm telling the truth! -[female voice laughing] 916 00:53:29.333 --> 00:53:31.541 -[fluttering] -Please, I'm telling the truth. [laughs] 917 00:53:34.750 --> 00:53:37.166 You don't know the first thing about truth. 918 00:53:41.125 --> 00:53:42.125 Nobody does. 919 00:53:43.833 --> 00:53:45.875 My lonely heart is the proof. 920 00:53:46.583 --> 00:53:48.500 Um, are you an elf? 921 00:53:48.583 --> 00:53:50.833 No, gross. I'm a pixie. 922 00:53:52.375 --> 00:53:53.250 Truth Pixie. 923 00:53:54.875 --> 00:53:57.166 You must be lying. There's no such thing. 924 00:53:57.250 --> 00:54:01.375 I can't lie. I'm a truth pixie. That gets me into trouble. 925 00:54:02.041 --> 00:54:04.041 That and making people's heads explode, but I mean-- 926 00:54:04.125 --> 00:54:05.250 [fluttering] 927 00:54:06.041 --> 00:54:07.166 Wait, what? 928 00:54:07.250 --> 00:54:08.708 [fluttering] 929 00:54:08.791 --> 00:54:10.625 [laughs] 930 00:54:10.708 --> 00:54:13.791 Okay, so what I do is I slip a hewlip leaf into someone's mouth, 931 00:54:13.875 --> 00:54:17.333 and 12 seconds later, they explode. [laughing] 932 00:54:19.583 --> 00:54:23.500 Look, I need to find my father. Could you help me? 933 00:54:23.583 --> 00:54:27.166 I could, but I don't want to. 934 00:54:27.708 --> 00:54:28.541 [laughs] 935 00:54:28.625 --> 00:54:32.833 I told you I never lie, and saving your father doesn't sound fun. 936 00:54:34.666 --> 00:54:37.250 How about Little Kip? What do you know about him? 937 00:54:38.250 --> 00:54:39.750 He's got a funny name. 938 00:54:39.833 --> 00:54:42.666 -Humans kidnapped him-- -No, it's all a big misunderstanding. 939 00:54:42.750 --> 00:54:45.000 If I could find my father, I'm sure he'd clear it all up. 940 00:54:45.083 --> 00:54:48.208 Argh! What a boring idea. Good thing we're locked up in here. 941 00:54:48.791 --> 00:54:51.083 -Oh yes, hold this. -What? 942 00:54:52.208 --> 00:54:55.458 -Ouch! -[laughing] I'm calling them crackers. 943 00:54:55.541 --> 00:54:58.916 Not quite as potent as hewlip, but plenty of trouble in the right hands. 944 00:54:59.000 --> 00:55:01.083 -What was that for? -Waking up the troll. 945 00:55:01.166 --> 00:55:04.375 -What troll? -The one right behind you. 946 00:55:04.458 --> 00:55:05.541 [troll grunts] 947 00:55:07.791 --> 00:55:10.541 [yawning] 948 00:55:11.750 --> 00:55:13.500 -[Truth Pixie giggling] -[sniffing] 949 00:55:15.750 --> 00:55:17.250 -Huh? -[Nikolas gasps] 950 00:55:17.875 --> 00:55:19.541 [breathing heavily] 951 00:55:19.625 --> 00:55:21.208 -[roaring] -[grunts] 952 00:55:21.291 --> 00:55:22.916 [screaming] 953 00:55:25.458 --> 00:55:28.000 I would recommend you squeeze the head until it pops, 954 00:55:28.083 --> 00:55:31.333 suck out all the juicy bits and then work your way down to the toes. 955 00:55:31.416 --> 00:55:33.500 [screams] Are you insane? 956 00:55:33.583 --> 00:55:35.375 I'm sorry. It just comes out. 957 00:55:35.458 --> 00:55:38.041 -[growls] -Ahh! Can you help me, please? 958 00:55:38.125 --> 00:55:39.291 [groans] 959 00:55:39.375 --> 00:55:42.416 [Nikolas] I thought you have to tell the truth. [grunts] 960 00:55:42.500 --> 00:55:46.166 I do have one hewlip leaf left, but I'm saving up something special. 961 00:55:46.250 --> 00:55:48.375 [Nikolas] This is special. I'm being eaten! 962 00:55:48.458 --> 00:55:49.583 [troll grunting] 963 00:55:49.666 --> 00:55:51.791 -Okay, fine. -[troll grunting] 964 00:55:53.416 --> 00:55:54.458 [Truth Pixie grunts] 965 00:55:56.666 --> 00:55:57.875 [Nikolas grunts] 966 00:55:57.958 --> 00:55:59.000 [Truth Pixie grunts] 967 00:56:00.500 --> 00:56:01.958 -Grab it! -[grunts] 968 00:56:02.833 --> 00:56:04.916 -Shove it in his mouth! -Aah! 969 00:56:07.458 --> 00:56:08.625 [gags] 970 00:56:09.666 --> 00:56:11.416 -[laughs] -[grunts] 971 00:56:13.750 --> 00:56:14.833 [gasps] 972 00:56:14.916 --> 00:56:20.375 Nine, eight, seven, six… 973 00:56:20.875 --> 00:56:21.708 Hold my hand. 974 00:56:21.791 --> 00:56:23.416 -[giggling] -[whooshes] 975 00:56:23.916 --> 00:56:25.625 [Truth Pixie] Three, two… 976 00:56:26.666 --> 00:56:28.458 -[explosion] -[Nikolas screams] 977 00:56:28.541 --> 00:56:30.541 [both screaming] 978 00:56:31.208 --> 00:56:32.041 We're flying! 979 00:56:32.125 --> 00:56:34.666 More like not dropping. Have you been exposed to magic recently? 980 00:56:34.750 --> 00:56:36.708 I was drimwicked, but I'm not sure what that means. 981 00:56:36.791 --> 00:56:38.791 A drimwick is a boring type of elf magic. 982 00:56:38.875 --> 00:56:40.833 It only works if you're thinking of something good. 983 00:56:40.916 --> 00:56:44.583 I was thinking about people and things I love, my mother, my father, and Miika. 984 00:56:44.666 --> 00:56:46.500 -Who's Miika? -He's my mouse friend. 985 00:56:46.583 --> 00:56:49.625 How fun! I've never blown up a mouse before. [chuckles] 986 00:56:50.208 --> 00:56:51.958 [screams] Now what's happening? 987 00:56:52.041 --> 00:56:53.875 [Truth Pixie] I think I spoiled the moment. 988 00:56:53.958 --> 00:56:55.541 [Nikolas] I'm picturing beautiful things. 989 00:56:55.625 --> 00:56:57.333 [Truth Pixie] I'm thinking of a dead mouse. 990 00:56:57.416 --> 00:56:59.541 [Nikolas] Now that's all I can picture too! 991 00:57:00.458 --> 00:57:02.000 [screams] 992 00:57:02.083 --> 00:57:03.791 [Truth Pixie grunting] 993 00:57:04.916 --> 00:57:07.333 [guard 1] Where are they? Where are they? 994 00:57:07.416 --> 00:57:09.666 -[guard 2] Come along quickly! -[guard 3] Move! 995 00:57:09.750 --> 00:57:11.333 -Hurry up. -Out of the way. 996 00:57:11.416 --> 00:57:13.000 [guard 1] Anyone seen them? 997 00:57:13.083 --> 00:57:14.333 -Come on. -Why? 998 00:57:14.416 --> 00:57:17.666 -[guard 1] Where are they? -Oh, yoo-hoo! Hi! We're up here! 999 00:57:17.750 --> 00:57:20.750 -[Nikolas] What are you doing? -On the roof. There they are. 1000 00:57:20.833 --> 00:57:21.791 [muffled yell] 1001 00:57:21.875 --> 00:57:25.375 -No! How about just not saying anything? -I wish I could. 1002 00:57:25.458 --> 00:57:26.375 [Nikolas panting] 1003 00:57:26.458 --> 00:57:28.083 You know how many people want to be friends 1004 00:57:28.166 --> 00:57:30.125 with someone who only speaks the truth? 1005 00:57:30.666 --> 00:57:33.791 -Not many? -Not any, human boy. 1006 00:57:35.041 --> 00:57:38.625 Listen, I really can't keep calling you human boy, 1007 00:57:38.708 --> 00:57:41.541 even though you're a particularly perfect example of one. 1008 00:57:42.083 --> 00:57:46.500 Let's be honest, I'm not in a position to be turning away friend material. 1009 00:57:46.583 --> 00:57:49.208 So, new friend, what should I call you? 1010 00:57:49.291 --> 00:57:51.166 My mom used to call me Christmas, 1011 00:57:52.333 --> 00:57:54.083 but everyone else calls me Nikolas. 1012 00:57:54.750 --> 00:57:58.041 In conclusion, humans are dangerous animals 1013 00:57:58.125 --> 00:57:59.625 and can never be trusted. 1014 00:57:59.708 --> 00:58:00.541 [door opens] 1015 00:58:00.625 --> 00:58:04.041 So, what would we do if we ever saw a human? 1016 00:58:04.125 --> 00:58:05.250 [girl screams] 1017 00:58:05.333 --> 00:58:06.708 That's absolutely right. 1018 00:58:06.791 --> 00:58:08.875 [all screaming] 1019 00:58:11.250 --> 00:58:13.500 Please, you have to help me escape. 1020 00:58:13.583 --> 00:58:15.333 Strictly speaking, you don't. 1021 00:58:15.916 --> 00:58:19.916 I am duty-bound to protect my students from those who would do them harm, 1022 00:58:20.000 --> 00:58:21.791 like the humans who kidnapped Little Kip. 1023 00:58:22.875 --> 00:58:23.958 -[bell tolls] -No, please. 1024 00:58:24.625 --> 00:58:26.000 If you help me escape, 1025 00:58:26.625 --> 00:58:29.375 I'll find Little Kip and I'll bring him back to Elfhelm. 1026 00:58:29.458 --> 00:58:31.625 -[knocking on door] -[guard] Open this door. 1027 00:58:31.708 --> 00:58:33.291 Please. I'm telling the truth. 1028 00:58:33.875 --> 00:58:35.125 [banging on door] 1029 00:58:35.208 --> 00:58:38.166 [guard] Open up! That's an order! 1030 00:58:39.750 --> 00:58:40.791 -Stand back! -Why? 1031 00:58:41.291 --> 00:58:43.041 [grunts] Hurry! 1032 00:58:43.125 --> 00:58:44.208 [gasps, squeals] 1033 00:58:44.291 --> 00:58:46.000 [giggles] 1034 00:58:46.083 --> 00:58:47.916 [teacher] Go! Bring back Little Kip! 1035 00:58:48.416 --> 00:58:50.500 [adventurous music playing] 1036 00:58:51.416 --> 00:58:52.875 [Truth pixie chuckling] 1037 00:58:54.625 --> 00:58:55.625 [guard yelling] 1038 00:58:55.708 --> 00:58:56.583 That's it! 1039 00:58:57.625 --> 00:58:58.958 Any humans in here? 1040 00:59:00.958 --> 00:59:03.000 Um, can I be excused? 1041 00:59:07.000 --> 00:59:09.166 -What about you? You a human? -No. 1042 00:59:11.000 --> 00:59:11.833 We're good here. 1043 00:59:11.916 --> 00:59:13.458 -[yells] -[thuds on ground] 1044 00:59:16.125 --> 00:59:17.875 [guard] Look in all the houses! 1045 00:59:19.083 --> 00:59:20.708 [guards yelling indistinctly] 1046 00:59:21.583 --> 00:59:22.416 This way. 1047 00:59:23.541 --> 00:59:25.166 -[guard 1] This way. -[guard 2 yelling] 1048 00:59:25.250 --> 00:59:26.291 -Nikolas! -[grunts] 1049 00:59:26.375 --> 00:59:28.291 It's okay. I know this reindeer. 1050 00:59:28.958 --> 00:59:30.708 -[bellows] -[Nikolas] Thanks, Noosh. 1051 00:59:30.791 --> 00:59:32.500 Hello, boy. I missed you too. 1052 00:59:33.041 --> 00:59:35.041 -[guard 3] There they are! -Oh no. 1053 00:59:35.125 --> 00:59:36.375 -We got them! -Time to move. 1054 00:59:36.458 --> 00:59:37.833 -Don't let them get away! -Hurry up! 1055 00:59:37.916 --> 00:59:39.916 -[Nikolas] Grab hold! -Come on, let's go! 1056 00:59:40.875 --> 00:59:43.500 -Go on, Blitzen. -Move it, kid! 1057 00:59:44.125 --> 00:59:45.666 Good luck, smelly sausage! 1058 00:59:45.750 --> 00:59:47.500 [Miika] Nikolas! Up here! 1059 00:59:48.458 --> 00:59:49.291 Miika! 1060 00:59:50.333 --> 00:59:51.625 [screaming] 1061 00:59:52.250 --> 00:59:55.000 -[Nikolas] Miika, I missed you. -I missed you with all my heart. 1062 00:59:55.083 --> 00:59:56.958 -Miika, meet Truth Pixie. -Sorry, who is this? 1063 00:59:57.041 --> 01:00:00.125 [Mother Vodal] No! Do not let him escape! 1064 01:00:00.208 --> 01:00:01.541 [yelling] 1065 01:00:02.041 --> 01:00:03.208 [guard yells] 1066 01:00:03.291 --> 01:00:05.500 -[panting] -Bit big for a pixie. 1067 01:00:05.583 --> 01:00:07.375 -Excuse me? -Guys, not now. 1068 01:00:07.458 --> 01:00:08.875 Who's this knob? Another new friend? 1069 01:00:08.958 --> 01:00:10.541 -[grunting] -[yelps] 1070 01:00:10.625 --> 01:00:12.416 [guards yelling] 1071 01:00:12.500 --> 01:00:13.500 -[whooshes] -[yells] 1072 01:00:16.083 --> 01:00:17.000 [guard] Stop him! 1073 01:00:17.666 --> 01:00:19.083 [Nikolas] Blitzen, this way. 1074 01:00:19.625 --> 01:00:21.833 -[Truth Pixie] No, he's got me! -Duck! 1075 01:00:22.375 --> 01:00:23.416 [grunts] 1076 01:00:23.500 --> 01:00:25.291 -Got him! -[Nikolas] Nearly there! 1077 01:00:25.916 --> 01:00:27.833 -Oh no. -[guard 1] Got you now. 1078 01:00:27.916 --> 01:00:29.666 -[guard 2] Get down! -[guard 3] Get down! 1079 01:00:29.750 --> 01:00:31.500 -[guard 4] We've cornered them all. -[grunts] 1080 01:00:31.583 --> 01:00:32.708 [guard 5] Form a circle. 1081 01:00:35.000 --> 01:00:38.083 -[Truth Pixie] They're everywhere. -That's it, lads. Tighten the noose! 1082 01:00:38.166 --> 01:00:40.250 -[guard] Get down. Now! -[Blitzen grunts] 1083 01:00:40.875 --> 01:00:43.708 They have no idea how exhausting being this powerful is. 1084 01:00:44.416 --> 01:00:45.541 [Mop] Stop! 1085 01:00:46.666 --> 01:00:47.666 Yes? 1086 01:00:48.208 --> 01:00:49.625 Do they capture him? 1087 01:00:49.708 --> 01:00:51.666 -I'm sorry? -Does he die? 1088 01:00:51.750 --> 01:00:55.916 -Stop now if that happens. Stop right now. -We couldn't handle it. 1089 01:00:56.416 --> 01:00:57.833 You could, you know. 1090 01:00:57.916 --> 01:01:03.416 You can handle anything because you've already handled everything. 1091 01:01:08.250 --> 01:01:10.750 Nikolas was surrounded. 1092 01:01:10.833 --> 01:01:15.375 Every direction they looked, elves blocked their escape. 1093 01:01:16.291 --> 01:01:17.875 I can't get caught again. 1094 01:01:17.958 --> 01:01:20.208 Lucky for you, I've got more tricks up my sleeve. 1095 01:01:20.291 --> 01:01:22.708 And by tricks, I mean improvised homemade explosives. 1096 01:01:22.791 --> 01:01:24.583 -Wait, what? -Well, grab them! 1097 01:01:25.166 --> 01:01:27.708 [explosive whistling, whooshing] 1098 01:01:29.041 --> 01:01:30.625 -Miika, cover your ears. -Why? 1099 01:01:32.625 --> 01:01:34.583 -[guard] Get down! -[Mother Vodal grunts] 1100 01:01:34.666 --> 01:01:38.166 -Blitzen, go! -[guard] Watch out! They're right here! 1101 01:01:38.708 --> 01:01:40.375 -[Nikolas grunts] -[exploding] 1102 01:01:40.958 --> 01:01:43.791 -Gates! Get the gates! -[guard 1] Yes, Mother Vodal! 1103 01:01:45.875 --> 01:01:48.541 -[guard 2] Stop! -[Nikolas] We're not gonna make it. 1104 01:01:48.625 --> 01:01:50.291 [grunting] 1105 01:01:50.375 --> 01:01:51.250 What are you doing? 1106 01:01:52.041 --> 01:01:53.958 -[Truth Pixie grunts] -[clanging] 1107 01:01:54.041 --> 01:01:55.666 I'll hold the gate. You go. 1108 01:01:55.750 --> 01:01:57.833 -No, I can't go without you. -We really can. 1109 01:01:57.916 --> 01:01:59.750 -[Mother Vodal] Go! -[guard] Forward. 1110 01:01:59.833 --> 01:02:03.083 You should go. This one's gonna be loud. [grunts] 1111 01:02:03.166 --> 01:02:05.291 -[Truth Pixie chuckles] -[Mother Vodal] Get them! 1112 01:02:05.375 --> 01:02:08.791 -Go! Go! Find your father. -[Blitzen grunts] 1113 01:02:09.375 --> 01:02:11.250 [Mother Vodal] No! No! It's going to blow! 1114 01:02:13.083 --> 01:02:14.083 [Blitzen bellows] 1115 01:02:18.791 --> 01:02:19.916 [Truth Pixie laughing] 1116 01:02:20.750 --> 01:02:21.958 [Mother Vodal screaming] 1117 01:02:22.583 --> 01:02:25.541 -[Nikolas] Come on, Blitzen. -[Mother Vodal] Don't let him go! 1118 01:02:25.625 --> 01:02:27.416 Break it in, you fools! 1119 01:02:27.500 --> 01:02:29.000 What are you doing? 1120 01:02:32.500 --> 01:02:34.500 [orchestral music playing] 1121 01:02:45.291 --> 01:02:48.125 [Aunt Ruth] All day the three friends searched 1122 01:02:49.041 --> 01:02:54.833 over mountains, and streams, and lakes frozen solid. 1123 01:02:55.375 --> 01:02:56.458 [Blitzen snorting] 1124 01:02:57.208 --> 01:02:59.791 [Aunt Ruth] Somewhere in the vast wilderness, 1125 01:03:00.708 --> 01:03:03.333 Nikolas hoped to find his father 1126 01:03:04.708 --> 01:03:06.416 and solve the mystery… 1127 01:03:06.500 --> 01:03:09.583 -[Nikolas] Whoa, Blitzen. -[Aunt Ruth] …of the lost elf child. 1128 01:03:11.125 --> 01:03:12.291 [Nikolas grunts] 1129 01:03:12.375 --> 01:03:13.541 [Blitzen bellows] 1130 01:03:14.708 --> 01:03:15.541 Smoke. 1131 01:03:16.041 --> 01:03:18.041 [wind whistling] 1132 01:03:21.458 --> 01:03:23.458 [birds cawing] 1133 01:03:24.500 --> 01:03:25.666 [fluttering] 1134 01:03:32.875 --> 01:03:34.250 -Hey, Miika. -Yeah. 1135 01:03:34.333 --> 01:03:37.458 -Look at this. -Thread. Any idea where it leads? 1136 01:03:37.541 --> 01:03:40.416 -No, but it's got to lead to somewhere. -[Blitzen grunts] 1137 01:03:41.208 --> 01:03:42.500 That's reassuring. 1138 01:03:43.583 --> 01:03:45.458 [whooshing] 1139 01:03:45.541 --> 01:03:47.541 [suspenseful music playing] 1140 01:04:04.125 --> 01:04:06.125 [Miika sniffing] 1141 01:04:07.625 --> 01:04:08.458 Little Kip. 1142 01:04:12.500 --> 01:04:13.541 [exhales sharply] 1143 01:04:14.208 --> 01:04:15.083 [chain clinking] 1144 01:04:15.166 --> 01:04:17.375 -[bird fluttering, cawing] -[snow whooshing] 1145 01:04:18.833 --> 01:04:21.416 I know you're scared. I am too. 1146 01:04:23.916 --> 01:04:24.916 I'm here to help. 1147 01:04:33.875 --> 01:04:35.875 [men laughing] 1148 01:04:37.875 --> 01:04:39.125 [cawing] 1149 01:04:40.000 --> 01:04:42.500 -[man 1] Easiest catch I've ever made. -[man 2] I know. 1150 01:04:42.583 --> 01:04:45.083 -[man 3] Just like catching a rabbit? -[men laugh] 1151 01:04:45.875 --> 01:04:48.041 -[Miika] Lots of birds here. -[Nikolas] Shh. 1152 01:04:48.125 --> 01:04:50.125 -[man] He is swift. -[Miika] Just saying. 1153 01:04:52.208 --> 01:04:54.083 [man 1] You've all tasted a rabbit, I suspect. 1154 01:04:54.166 --> 01:04:56.500 Depends which promise you want to keep, 1155 01:04:57.125 --> 01:05:01.166 the one to your king or the one to your son. [laughs] 1156 01:05:01.250 --> 01:05:02.875 [men laughing] 1157 01:05:04.541 --> 01:05:05.750 [man 2] It's not long now. 1158 01:05:06.375 --> 01:05:07.875 You better be quiet or… 1159 01:05:08.791 --> 01:05:10.000 -[bow squeaks] -[Nikolas gasps] 1160 01:05:10.083 --> 01:05:13.833 Don't move a muscle. 1161 01:05:15.166 --> 01:05:16.166 Who are you? 1162 01:05:17.250 --> 01:05:18.833 Tell me or you're dead. 1163 01:05:19.625 --> 01:05:23.000 I'm just lost in the forest. I'm not causing any trouble. 1164 01:05:23.083 --> 01:05:27.500 You're up to something. Tell me what, or I'll put an arrow through you. 1165 01:05:27.583 --> 01:05:29.583 Hey, what's going on here? 1166 01:05:29.666 --> 01:05:31.791 I found this boy wandering around. 1167 01:05:31.875 --> 01:05:35.125 What are you doing here, boy? Who are you? 1168 01:05:35.208 --> 01:05:37.666 -[man 1] What are you doing here? -[man 2] Who are you, boy? 1169 01:05:37.750 --> 01:05:39.541 -[gasps] -You're Joel's son. 1170 01:05:39.625 --> 01:05:41.791 [Nikolas] My father. Where is he? 1171 01:05:41.875 --> 01:05:42.708 Nikolas? 1172 01:05:44.583 --> 01:05:45.416 It's you? 1173 01:05:46.708 --> 01:05:50.791 -Papa. Papa. -[sobbing] 1174 01:05:51.583 --> 01:05:52.791 [Joel] How are you here? 1175 01:05:53.333 --> 01:05:55.750 [Nikolas] I came to look for you. [sighs] 1176 01:05:57.083 --> 01:05:58.333 [sniffles] 1177 01:05:58.958 --> 01:06:01.291 You didn't tell me you were kidnapping an elf. 1178 01:06:02.000 --> 01:06:04.250 You said you were gonna find proof of Elfhelm. 1179 01:06:04.750 --> 01:06:09.166 Yeah, what could be better proof than a real-life elf, eh? 1180 01:06:09.916 --> 01:06:14.416 They must have made you do it, Papa. Please tell me that's what happened. 1181 01:06:14.500 --> 01:06:17.041 -It's for our own good, Nikolas. -No. 1182 01:06:19.375 --> 01:06:23.125 The king asked for hope. What's hopeful about this? 1183 01:06:25.458 --> 01:06:27.583 We can take the elf back to Elfhelm. 1184 01:06:29.458 --> 01:06:30.458 Back to his home. 1185 01:06:31.333 --> 01:06:32.625 The elves will be happy. 1186 01:06:33.583 --> 01:06:36.875 They might even give you a reward. All of you. 1187 01:06:36.958 --> 01:06:38.166 [men laugh] 1188 01:06:40.333 --> 01:06:42.458 Being good is better than being rich, Papa. 1189 01:06:43.541 --> 01:06:44.791 Better than anything. 1190 01:06:46.791 --> 01:06:48.250 And if you've forgotten that… 1191 01:06:50.041 --> 01:06:51.208 you've forgotten Mama. 1192 01:06:54.458 --> 01:06:56.125 I'm getting you out of here, Kip. 1193 01:06:56.208 --> 01:06:58.791 -That's it! That's it! You gotta talk-- -[rattling cage] 1194 01:06:58.875 --> 01:06:59.875 Anders! 1195 01:07:00.416 --> 01:07:02.208 -Joel, get out of the way. -He's my son. 1196 01:07:02.291 --> 01:07:04.625 He's trying to help the elf escape. 1197 01:07:06.791 --> 01:07:09.000 -Then we'll tie him up too. -Papa. 1198 01:07:09.083 --> 01:07:11.333 -So tight he can't run anywhere. -Papa! 1199 01:07:11.416 --> 01:07:13.875 -Quiet! -[dogs barking] 1200 01:07:15.083 --> 01:07:17.208 Okay, fine. Tie him up. 1201 01:07:18.541 --> 01:07:22.125 -Tie the reindeer up as well. -Papa, what? Papa! 1202 01:07:23.083 --> 01:07:26.458 [sobbing] Papa! Papa, please! 1203 01:07:27.583 --> 01:07:28.666 Papa! 1204 01:07:31.291 --> 01:07:32.583 [Blitzen bellowing] 1205 01:07:32.666 --> 01:07:34.041 -[Nikolas] Blitzen! -[man 1] Steady! 1206 01:07:34.125 --> 01:07:35.416 -Easy! -[Nikolas] Leave him alone! 1207 01:07:35.500 --> 01:07:37.500 -[man 2] Get hold. -[man 3] Hold it. Hold it. 1208 01:07:37.583 --> 01:07:39.375 [huffing, grunting] 1209 01:07:41.000 --> 01:07:41.875 [grunts] 1210 01:07:41.958 --> 01:07:44.458 Hurt my friend, and I'll bite your eyeball. 1211 01:07:46.250 --> 01:07:48.750 You did it. You got him to talk! 1212 01:07:48.833 --> 01:07:51.416 Yeah, he did. He's amazing. 1213 01:07:53.666 --> 01:07:57.083 Don't look at me like that, son. I'm doing my best. 1214 01:07:57.750 --> 01:07:58.833 This is your best? 1215 01:07:59.750 --> 01:08:00.708 I'll be honest with you. 1216 01:08:00.791 --> 01:08:03.416 You can judge a person's character if the first time you meet them, 1217 01:08:03.500 --> 01:08:05.583 -they try and kill you with-- -Be quiet, Miika. 1218 01:08:05.666 --> 01:08:06.666 An ax. 1219 01:08:08.083 --> 01:08:09.333 [owl hooting] 1220 01:08:14.500 --> 01:08:16.500 [snow whooshing] 1221 01:08:21.583 --> 01:08:23.583 [Miika snoring] 1222 01:08:26.375 --> 01:08:27.375 [soft thudding] 1223 01:08:32.291 --> 01:08:33.583 [Nikolas exhales sharply] 1224 01:08:36.583 --> 01:08:37.666 -[gasps] -Shh, shh. 1225 01:08:37.750 --> 01:08:40.583 -[whispering] Stay calm. [grunts] -What are you doing? 1226 01:08:42.625 --> 01:08:46.458 -You're following me. -[Miika] No. No. Why would we do that? 1227 01:08:46.541 --> 01:08:47.833 Hey, Nikolas! 1228 01:08:49.500 --> 01:08:51.583 [chain clinking] 1229 01:08:56.250 --> 01:08:59.791 That was a terrible idea you had coming here, running away, all of it. 1230 01:09:00.458 --> 01:09:04.083 But you're my son, and I'm on your side no matter what. 1231 01:09:04.750 --> 01:09:05.958 Why are you smiling? 1232 01:09:06.833 --> 01:09:08.875 There's goodness in you after all. 1233 01:09:09.875 --> 01:09:11.875 [clicking] 1234 01:09:13.500 --> 01:09:14.875 [Joel] Come on, Little Kip. 1235 01:09:23.583 --> 01:09:24.958 -[grunts] -Here's the plan. 1236 01:09:25.041 --> 01:09:27.666 I want you to take the reindeer and get Kip back to Elfhelm. 1237 01:09:27.750 --> 01:09:30.333 Then keep going south and don't stop until you've reached the cabin. 1238 01:09:30.416 --> 01:09:31.791 -[arrow whizzing] -[gasps] 1239 01:09:31.875 --> 01:09:34.333 -[man 1] They're escaping. -Go, go, go! 1240 01:09:34.416 --> 01:09:36.291 -[man 1] They're getting away! -[men yelling] 1241 01:09:36.375 --> 01:09:37.958 -[man 2] Get up! Wake up, men! -Nikolas. 1242 01:09:38.041 --> 01:09:39.833 -[man 3] Hurry! Joel! -Go, son! 1243 01:09:39.916 --> 01:09:41.583 -Not without you. -[man 4] Hurry up! 1244 01:09:41.666 --> 01:09:45.000 Everybody up! Up, up, up! Come on! Go, go, go! 1245 01:09:45.083 --> 01:09:47.250 -They're escaping. -[man 5] They've got the elf. 1246 01:09:47.333 --> 01:09:49.208 Joel! Nikolas! 1247 01:09:49.291 --> 01:09:50.833 I won't miss this time! 1248 01:09:52.291 --> 01:09:53.750 Faster, Blitzen. Faster! 1249 01:09:57.625 --> 01:09:59.208 -[man 1] Closer! -[dogs barking] 1250 01:10:00.958 --> 01:10:02.958 [man 2] Joel, we had a deal! 1251 01:10:03.041 --> 01:10:05.208 [yelling] 1252 01:10:05.291 --> 01:10:07.291 [arrows whizzing] 1253 01:10:08.041 --> 01:10:09.666 [yelling] 1254 01:10:09.750 --> 01:10:11.708 [man 3] Don't let them get away! 1255 01:10:12.791 --> 01:10:14.250 [man 4] They're getting away! 1256 01:10:15.208 --> 01:10:17.541 -[man 2] Run! Joel! -[dogs barking] 1257 01:10:18.916 --> 01:10:20.125 We've got to go faster! 1258 01:10:21.375 --> 01:10:23.458 [dogs barking] 1259 01:10:26.416 --> 01:10:28.958 -We're not going fast enough, Blitzen! -[whooshing] 1260 01:10:29.750 --> 01:10:31.208 [snorting] 1261 01:10:34.291 --> 01:10:36.041 [grunting] 1262 01:10:36.791 --> 01:10:38.416 [Joel] Nikolas, up ahead! 1263 01:10:40.541 --> 01:10:42.083 [hoofs thundering] 1264 01:10:42.166 --> 01:10:44.166 [dramatic music playing] 1265 01:10:48.791 --> 01:10:50.791 [dogs barking] 1266 01:10:55.250 --> 01:10:58.000 -Come on, Blitzen! There's magic in you! -[whooshing] 1267 01:10:58.083 --> 01:10:59.166 [bellows] 1268 01:10:59.250 --> 01:11:02.125 That's it, boy! You're doing it! 1269 01:11:04.458 --> 01:11:05.916 I'm weighing you down! 1270 01:11:06.000 --> 01:11:08.833 [Nikolas] We're nearly there! Go on, Blitzen! 1271 01:11:10.875 --> 01:11:13.750 Please, fly, Blitzen! Fly! 1272 01:11:16.375 --> 01:11:18.625 -No, Papa! -I love you, Nikolas. 1273 01:11:18.708 --> 01:11:21.125 -No, Papa! -You have so much good to give. 1274 01:11:21.208 --> 01:11:22.791 It's better than anything. 1275 01:11:22.875 --> 01:11:24.166 [Nikolas] No, Papa! 1276 01:11:26.416 --> 01:11:28.416 [rumbling] 1277 01:11:33.958 --> 01:11:36.625 Papa, no! Papa! 1278 01:11:37.250 --> 01:11:38.375 Papa, please! 1279 01:11:38.458 --> 01:11:42.666 Papa, no! Papa, no! 1280 01:11:42.750 --> 01:11:46.000 Papa! Papa! 1281 01:11:46.083 --> 01:11:48.083 [sobbing] 1282 01:11:49.333 --> 01:11:50.291 Papa. 1283 01:11:51.250 --> 01:11:52.625 [sobbing] 1284 01:11:56.833 --> 01:11:57.791 Papa. 1285 01:11:57.875 --> 01:11:59.083 [sobbing] 1286 01:12:07.833 --> 01:12:08.666 [slurping] 1287 01:12:08.750 --> 01:12:12.833 -That's the worst story I've ever heard. -Well, I haven't finished. 1288 01:12:12.916 --> 01:12:15.458 There's no way you can get to happy ending from here. 1289 01:12:15.541 --> 01:12:16.833 I don't have to. 1290 01:12:16.916 --> 01:12:21.250 Happiness isn't compulsory, and… and nothing ever ends. 1291 01:12:21.333 --> 01:12:24.083 Well, Merry Christmas, everyone. 1292 01:12:24.166 --> 01:12:25.500 [Mop] But, Aunt Ruth? 1293 01:12:26.583 --> 01:12:27.833 What is it, Moppet? 1294 01:12:29.250 --> 01:12:30.958 Poor Nikolas. 1295 01:12:33.375 --> 01:12:38.625 I know. The pain he felt was incredible. 1296 01:12:38.708 --> 01:12:40.708 [somber music playing] 1297 01:12:40.791 --> 01:12:42.791 [wind whooshing] 1298 01:12:46.208 --> 01:12:49.458 [Aunt Ruth] Grief is the price we pay for love, 1299 01:12:51.208 --> 01:12:54.916 and worth it a million times over. 1300 01:13:03.500 --> 01:13:04.333 Nikolas… 1301 01:13:07.041 --> 01:13:08.041 I'm so sorry. 1302 01:13:10.958 --> 01:13:15.208 [Aunt Ruth] But now, the time had come for Nikolas to make things right 1303 01:13:16.625 --> 01:13:22.333 and bring Little Kip back home to Elfhelm. 1304 01:13:22.416 --> 01:13:24.750 -[motivational music playing] -[Blitzen grunts] 1305 01:13:38.333 --> 01:13:40.333 [grunting, chuffing] 1306 01:13:45.166 --> 01:13:46.166 Listen. 1307 01:13:47.875 --> 01:13:50.375 I know you must think my father was a bad human, 1308 01:13:51.416 --> 01:13:52.583 but there's good too. 1309 01:13:55.250 --> 01:13:56.625 Humans are complicated. 1310 01:13:57.166 --> 01:13:58.666 [breathes deeply] 1311 01:14:03.416 --> 01:14:06.958 [Aunt Ruth] Nikolas found Elfhelm's streets deserted. 1312 01:14:07.625 --> 01:14:09.791 -Not an elf in sight. -[staff thudding] 1313 01:14:10.458 --> 01:14:12.125 -[loud thud] -[elves gasp] 1314 01:14:12.208 --> 01:14:16.333 Mother Harkers, for heinous crimes against elf kind, 1315 01:14:16.416 --> 01:14:19.375 you are herewith banished for life. 1316 01:14:19.458 --> 01:14:20.708 You can punish us, 1317 01:14:20.791 --> 01:14:26.333 but you can never take away the ground on which we stand. 1318 01:14:28.375 --> 01:14:30.375 -[whooshing] -[elves gasp] 1319 01:14:34.208 --> 01:14:36.375 -[staff thuds] -This is our home. 1320 01:14:36.458 --> 01:14:37.583 [Mother Vodal] Enough! 1321 01:14:38.958 --> 01:14:41.458 Banished! You're all banished. 1322 01:14:41.541 --> 01:14:42.833 You can't do this. 1323 01:14:42.916 --> 01:14:44.333 [Mother Vodal] I just have. 1324 01:14:44.416 --> 01:14:49.166 We can't have you here threatening our safety, disrupting our lives. 1325 01:14:50.875 --> 01:14:54.708 Have we already forgotten the lessons of poor Little Kip? 1326 01:14:54.791 --> 01:14:56.083 [door opens] 1327 01:14:56.166 --> 01:14:58.916 -Why don't you ask him yourself? -[elves gasp] 1328 01:14:59.000 --> 01:15:00.083 [gasps] 1329 01:15:03.416 --> 01:15:05.333 [elves murmuring] 1330 01:15:06.458 --> 01:15:07.458 [elves gasp] 1331 01:15:29.250 --> 01:15:32.166 I'm not going to make a big speech. 1332 01:15:36.000 --> 01:15:38.000 [elf coughing] 1333 01:15:40.375 --> 01:15:42.291 [smacks lips] Well, I guess that's it. 1334 01:15:44.291 --> 01:15:46.208 If Little Kip is alive… 1335 01:15:48.416 --> 01:15:52.458 well, then… hope is alive. 1336 01:15:52.541 --> 01:15:55.083 -[elf] Thank goodness. -[all applauding] 1337 01:15:58.500 --> 01:15:59.500 [Mother Vodal] Wait. 1338 01:16:00.875 --> 01:16:02.583 Put him down. Bring him back. 1339 01:16:06.125 --> 01:16:07.291 Hip hip for Kip! 1340 01:16:07.375 --> 01:16:09.916 Adapt. Adapt. We must adapt. 1341 01:16:10.000 --> 01:16:13.041 -Wait! I command you! -[cheering] 1342 01:16:13.125 --> 01:16:15.125 [victorious music playing] 1343 01:16:20.750 --> 01:16:21.916 [whooshing] 1344 01:16:36.833 --> 01:16:37.958 [knocking on door] 1345 01:16:38.833 --> 01:16:39.708 [clears throat] 1346 01:16:40.791 --> 01:16:43.875 -What did he say? -Nothing yet. He just knocked. 1347 01:16:45.625 --> 01:16:46.958 Still exciting though. 1348 01:16:47.041 --> 01:16:48.208 [bell dinging] 1349 01:16:55.000 --> 01:16:56.166 Wha… 1350 01:16:57.208 --> 01:16:58.041 What is it? 1351 01:17:01.666 --> 01:17:03.291 [gasps] 1352 01:17:03.875 --> 01:17:05.500 Oh, my baby! 1353 01:17:05.583 --> 01:17:07.083 [all cheering, applauding] 1354 01:17:11.708 --> 01:17:13.083 I am sorry, Mum. 1355 01:17:13.166 --> 01:17:16.375 Yes, we'll talk about that when your father comes home. 1356 01:17:23.166 --> 01:17:24.500 You found your father, didn't you? 1357 01:17:27.958 --> 01:17:30.041 [sighs] Listen. 1358 01:17:30.791 --> 01:17:35.708 [inhales] The only thing in life that is simple and clear is the truth. 1359 01:17:37.375 --> 01:17:38.750 But it can be painful. 1360 01:17:42.750 --> 01:17:44.166 Does the pain ever go away? 1361 01:17:44.250 --> 01:17:45.250 [sighs] 1362 01:17:46.666 --> 01:17:47.541 No. 1363 01:17:49.291 --> 01:17:50.708 You couldn't just lie once? 1364 01:17:51.333 --> 01:17:54.000 But you learn to live with it. 1365 01:17:54.666 --> 01:17:56.750 And you get stronger because of it. 1366 01:17:57.708 --> 01:18:00.000 And that's the truth. [chuckles] 1367 01:18:03.125 --> 01:18:04.375 [indistinct chatter] 1368 01:18:05.375 --> 01:18:08.750 [Father Topo] I don't fully understand how you actually did it. 1369 01:18:09.541 --> 01:18:11.291 Take me through it from the-- 1370 01:18:12.250 --> 01:18:13.458 You saved our child. 1371 01:18:14.458 --> 01:18:17.375 -Anyone could have done it. -But only you did. 1372 01:18:17.458 --> 01:18:19.250 Don't be a hero. Take the win. 1373 01:18:19.333 --> 01:18:21.291 We are simple top makers. 1374 01:18:21.375 --> 01:18:24.291 He's being humble. Their tops are top-notch. 1375 01:18:25.000 --> 01:18:26.166 To show our appreciation, 1376 01:18:26.250 --> 01:18:29.291 we'd like to offer you a selection of our finest wares. 1377 01:18:33.375 --> 01:18:34.666 I only ever had one toy. 1378 01:18:37.708 --> 01:18:38.958 It was a turnip doll. 1379 01:18:39.666 --> 01:18:42.333 -My mama made it for me. -It's a very sad story. 1380 01:18:43.000 --> 01:18:45.208 -He ate it. -We've all done things we regret. 1381 01:18:45.291 --> 01:18:46.416 Only one toy. 1382 01:18:47.166 --> 01:18:49.791 Playing with it made me feel happy and loved. 1383 01:18:50.791 --> 01:18:52.750 It's more than any one kid needs. 1384 01:18:58.458 --> 01:19:00.291 -Wait. -What is it? 1385 01:19:00.916 --> 01:19:03.250 Could you make more? Lots, lots more. 1386 01:19:03.333 --> 01:19:05.000 -Of course-- -We'll need anything you have. 1387 01:19:05.083 --> 01:19:07.666 Shiny things, stacking things, things that wind up. 1388 01:19:07.750 --> 01:19:11.875 -I'll need to borrow this curtain too. -Could you be kidnapping another elf? 1389 01:19:11.958 --> 01:19:15.416 -No, bigger. Much, much bigger. -We're opening a curtain shop? 1390 01:19:15.500 --> 01:19:18.458 -[Father Topo] Right. Come on. -And we haven't much time! 1391 01:19:18.541 --> 01:19:22.791 -And I haven't much cheese. -Why didn't you say so? I make my own. 1392 01:19:22.875 --> 01:19:23.916 Marry me. 1393 01:19:24.000 --> 01:19:26.000 [orchestral music playing] 1394 01:19:45.000 --> 01:19:47.000 [indistinct chatter] 1395 01:19:50.500 --> 01:19:53.875 [Miika] It's all right, everyone. I'm powering the wheel. [grunting] 1396 01:19:56.541 --> 01:19:58.541 [tools clanking] 1397 01:20:02.916 --> 01:20:04.708 [elf] And the wheel is on the side. 1398 01:20:07.625 --> 01:20:09.625 -Thank you. It's perfect. -[elf] Bring the wheels. 1399 01:20:09.708 --> 01:20:13.000 That's it, everyone. You're doing great. Keep up the good work. 1400 01:20:13.625 --> 01:20:14.833 Amazing. Thank you. 1401 01:20:15.541 --> 01:20:17.791 Missed a spot. Try again. 1402 01:20:19.291 --> 01:20:20.458 I've… I've seen worse. 1403 01:20:38.916 --> 01:20:40.250 [rattling] 1404 01:21:00.291 --> 01:21:01.625 [chuckling] 1405 01:21:04.416 --> 01:21:06.708 [inhales, blows] 1406 01:21:06.791 --> 01:21:09.416 -Thank you. -I wish you could see this, Mama. 1407 01:21:10.500 --> 01:21:13.000 It's everything you hoped for. 1408 01:21:14.083 --> 01:21:16.291 It's a five-minute warning, everyone. 1409 01:21:16.916 --> 01:21:19.083 -Five minutes! -Freshly painted. 1410 01:21:19.166 --> 01:21:20.750 Blue for peace, 1411 01:21:20.833 --> 01:21:22.041 red for joy, 1412 01:21:22.125 --> 01:21:25.291 green for wonder, and yellow because it makes my eyes tickle. 1413 01:21:25.375 --> 01:21:26.291 Do you like it? 1414 01:21:26.375 --> 01:21:27.625 Is it a bit garish? 1415 01:21:28.750 --> 01:21:30.333 -I think it's perfect. -Love it. 1416 01:21:30.416 --> 01:21:32.625 That reindeer's not going to drive itself. 1417 01:21:32.708 --> 01:21:35.750 All right, everyone, it's time. We haven't got long. 1418 01:21:36.875 --> 01:21:38.875 [ticking] 1419 01:21:40.125 --> 01:21:42.125 [clicking, whirring] 1420 01:21:45.583 --> 01:21:47.291 [elf 1] Merry Christmas! 1421 01:21:48.208 --> 01:21:50.208 [elf 2] Merry Christmas! 1422 01:21:52.083 --> 01:21:54.458 -[Father Topo] Here, take this. -No, I couldn't. 1423 01:21:54.541 --> 01:21:56.250 You're one of us now. 1424 01:21:57.583 --> 01:22:01.875 We can't have you representing Elfhelm dressed all shoddily, can we? 1425 01:22:01.958 --> 01:22:04.416 -[Miika chuckles] -They look up to you, you know. 1426 01:22:05.666 --> 01:22:06.625 We all do. 1427 01:22:07.541 --> 01:22:10.625 And not just because you're so freakishly tall. 1428 01:22:10.708 --> 01:22:11.750 -Ha! -[sniffles] 1429 01:22:13.291 --> 01:22:16.291 Go on. Elfhelm's your home now. 1430 01:22:16.958 --> 01:22:19.000 Get out there. Make us proud. 1431 01:22:22.041 --> 01:22:23.958 [grunts] This is it. 1432 01:22:24.041 --> 01:22:26.125 -Thanks for everything. -[Father Topo] Fly safely. 1433 01:22:27.083 --> 01:22:29.208 We got it from here. See you soon. 1434 01:22:29.291 --> 01:22:30.666 [Father Topo] We're counting on it. 1435 01:22:31.208 --> 01:22:33.125 -Stop! -[elves gasp] 1436 01:22:33.708 --> 01:22:34.833 -[gasps] -[grunts] 1437 01:22:35.541 --> 01:22:37.166 -[grunts] -[elves gasp] 1438 01:22:37.250 --> 01:22:38.708 [all gasp] 1439 01:22:39.375 --> 01:22:42.208 That human must not be allowed to leave Elfhelm. 1440 01:22:44.083 --> 01:22:46.291 -[whooshes] -[grunts] 1441 01:22:48.291 --> 01:22:50.541 So he bought us back the little elf child. 1442 01:22:50.625 --> 01:22:51.958 [whimpering] 1443 01:22:52.625 --> 01:22:54.041 Hooray for that. 1444 01:22:55.583 --> 01:22:59.750 But what is one boy when held against an entire community? 1445 01:22:59.833 --> 01:23:00.958 [groaning] 1446 01:23:02.166 --> 01:23:04.416 [Mother Vodal] We must not allow what we have gained 1447 01:23:04.500 --> 01:23:07.083 to make us blind to what we may lose. 1448 01:23:07.166 --> 01:23:08.166 Our home. 1449 01:23:09.666 --> 01:23:10.541 Our culture. 1450 01:23:10.625 --> 01:23:12.166 [whooshing] 1451 01:23:20.916 --> 01:23:22.000 [sighs] 1452 01:23:26.833 --> 01:23:27.833 [exhales sharply] 1453 01:23:30.833 --> 01:23:31.875 No, it can't be.. 1454 01:23:36.708 --> 01:23:37.708 Uh-uh. 1455 01:23:38.875 --> 01:23:40.333 [whooshing] 1456 01:23:46.375 --> 01:23:47.458 Boy… 1457 01:23:50.541 --> 01:23:52.166 …where did you get that pendant? 1458 01:23:56.208 --> 01:23:57.375 Where did you get that? 1459 01:24:01.958 --> 01:24:02.833 My mother. 1460 01:24:05.041 --> 01:24:06.333 She wore it all her life. 1461 01:24:11.083 --> 01:24:12.583 [exhales] 1462 01:24:16.583 --> 01:24:18.541 I never thought I'd see it again. 1463 01:24:21.708 --> 01:24:22.750 Long ago… 1464 01:24:26.541 --> 01:24:28.875 a human girl wandered into our village… 1465 01:24:31.416 --> 01:24:32.708 tired and lost. 1466 01:24:35.625 --> 01:24:37.291 We took her in. 1467 01:24:38.250 --> 01:24:43.916 She was loving and kind and full of hope. 1468 01:24:46.916 --> 01:24:48.416 She became our friend… 1469 01:24:53.708 --> 01:24:54.708 my friend… 1470 01:24:57.875 --> 01:25:02.791 until the day the snows melted, and she returned to her home in the South. 1471 01:25:04.500 --> 01:25:06.208 Her pockets full of chocolates. 1472 01:25:07.125 --> 01:25:08.125 Hmm. 1473 01:25:10.375 --> 01:25:13.375 That's where all my chocolates went. [chuckles] 1474 01:25:14.791 --> 01:25:18.541 As I recall, Dimelza, 1475 01:25:20.166 --> 01:25:24.416 there was a time you loved humans more than most. 1476 01:25:26.791 --> 01:25:30.208 -But she left without a word. -[Nikolas] She never did forget. 1477 01:25:32.666 --> 01:25:35.625 My mother told me the story of Elfhelm every night. 1478 01:25:37.333 --> 01:25:38.708 It was always with her. 1479 01:25:39.416 --> 01:25:40.583 [inhales sharply] 1480 01:25:42.708 --> 01:25:43.708 Lumi. 1481 01:25:49.916 --> 01:25:51.083 We called her Lumi. 1482 01:25:51.583 --> 01:25:52.583 [chuckling] Lumi. 1483 01:25:56.750 --> 01:26:00.458 The girl who came, but couldn't stay long. 1484 01:26:04.708 --> 01:26:05.708 I see her. 1485 01:26:08.708 --> 01:26:10.208 I can see her in you. 1486 01:26:13.166 --> 01:26:15.083 [sobs] 1487 01:26:17.000 --> 01:26:18.625 [Nikolas] My mother told me Elfhelm 1488 01:26:19.125 --> 01:26:22.291 was the most hopeful, happiest place in the world. 1489 01:26:24.375 --> 01:26:27.625 And it should be that again, especially on Christmas. 1490 01:26:32.750 --> 01:26:33.916 The day she named me after. 1491 01:26:35.166 --> 01:26:36.250 [sighs] 1492 01:26:37.666 --> 01:26:38.666 She called you… 1493 01:26:42.125 --> 01:26:43.750 She called you Christmas. 1494 01:26:45.333 --> 01:26:46.416 [chuckles] 1495 01:26:47.000 --> 01:26:50.208 [Father Topo] We still have some time before the big day. 1496 01:26:52.083 --> 01:26:54.875 We could make it the best one ever. 1497 01:26:56.458 --> 01:26:58.500 -[chuffing] -Ready, old friend? 1498 01:26:58.583 --> 01:26:59.833 Born ready. 1499 01:27:02.125 --> 01:27:03.708 You meant the reindeer, didn't you? 1500 01:27:03.791 --> 01:27:05.333 [elves cheering] 1501 01:27:05.416 --> 01:27:07.166 [Nikolas] Faster, Blitzen, faster! 1502 01:27:09.833 --> 01:27:11.333 [Blitzen snorting] 1503 01:27:12.500 --> 01:27:14.458 [Truth Pixie] See you soon, friend! 1504 01:27:15.375 --> 01:27:17.416 Happy flying, Father Christmas! 1505 01:27:17.500 --> 01:27:19.500 [orchestral music playing] 1506 01:27:33.000 --> 01:27:35.000 [Miika laughing] 1507 01:27:40.833 --> 01:27:42.708 [Nikolas] There, Blitzen! Down there! 1508 01:27:42.791 --> 01:27:44.791 [wind howling] 1509 01:27:52.500 --> 01:27:53.666 [snarling] 1510 01:27:53.750 --> 01:27:55.750 [creaking] 1511 01:27:56.458 --> 01:27:58.458 [grunting softly] 1512 01:27:59.125 --> 01:28:00.166 [Nikolas grunts] 1513 01:28:01.916 --> 01:28:03.166 -[snorts] -[Nikolas yells] 1514 01:28:03.250 --> 01:28:04.208 [Miika groans] 1515 01:28:04.833 --> 01:28:05.666 Hmm? 1516 01:28:05.750 --> 01:28:07.375 [Miika] I think I bent my tail. 1517 01:28:07.458 --> 01:28:08.291 Who are you? 1518 01:28:10.541 --> 01:28:11.666 What's in that bag? 1519 01:28:13.291 --> 01:28:16.291 Hope and magic and wonder. 1520 01:28:16.958 --> 01:28:17.833 Guards! 1521 01:28:17.916 --> 01:28:22.666 Wait, the thing you've been searching for, the discovery that can relight the spark. 1522 01:28:22.750 --> 01:28:23.750 Oh that. 1523 01:28:25.291 --> 01:28:27.333 I've pretty much given up on that. 1524 01:28:28.375 --> 01:28:32.083 You see enough horses with horns stuck to their head, you get a little cynical. 1525 01:28:32.166 --> 01:28:33.083 Wait. 1526 01:28:33.166 --> 01:28:34.250 Guards! 1527 01:28:34.875 --> 01:28:35.875 Stop saying that. 1528 01:28:35.958 --> 01:28:37.875 I don't think there's anyone's there anyway. 1529 01:28:37.958 --> 01:28:39.708 Just have a look, please. 1530 01:28:41.041 --> 01:28:42.250 [inhales deeply] 1531 01:28:42.333 --> 01:28:44.666 All right, fine. Show me. 1532 01:28:47.125 --> 01:28:48.250 [exhales] 1533 01:28:59.166 --> 01:29:00.250 [King] Hmm. 1534 01:29:01.666 --> 01:29:03.333 It's not very magical. 1535 01:29:07.250 --> 01:29:08.458 How does it work? 1536 01:29:08.958 --> 01:29:10.958 [orchestral music playing] 1537 01:29:12.666 --> 01:29:14.458 [whimpering] 1538 01:29:16.375 --> 01:29:19.458 Oh. [laughs] 1539 01:29:21.291 --> 01:29:22.708 [Nikolas] We'll start there. 1540 01:29:22.791 --> 01:29:23.958 [music continues] 1541 01:29:28.208 --> 01:29:29.041 Hmm. 1542 01:29:35.708 --> 01:29:37.041 Do kings give leg ups? 1543 01:29:38.416 --> 01:29:39.791 [King] This one does. 1544 01:29:45.125 --> 01:29:46.500 [rumbling, thud] 1545 01:29:59.666 --> 01:30:01.000 [whispering] How did you get in? 1546 01:30:03.125 --> 01:30:04.958 -What now? -Watch. 1547 01:30:21.625 --> 01:30:23.208 [King] Ho, ho, ho! 1548 01:30:40.291 --> 01:30:44.833 [Aunt Ruth] Nikolas showed the king that it's not about the presents. 1549 01:30:47.125 --> 01:30:49.041 Although they are wonderful. 1550 01:30:53.333 --> 01:30:55.458 It's about what's behind them. 1551 01:30:56.083 --> 01:30:57.333 [whispering] Here's one. 1552 01:30:59.458 --> 01:31:03.291 [Aunt Ruth] We give what we have to show that we care. 1553 01:31:04.708 --> 01:31:05.750 Hmm. 1554 01:31:07.625 --> 01:31:10.416 [Aunt Ruth] And then we all share in the joy. 1555 01:31:11.708 --> 01:31:12.708 [gasps] 1556 01:31:18.541 --> 01:31:19.500 [goose honking] 1557 01:31:19.583 --> 01:31:23.500 [Aunt Ruth] And that joy can grow into hope 1558 01:31:24.791 --> 01:31:30.125 one house at a time and spread throughout the land. 1559 01:31:30.208 --> 01:31:32.000 I asked for something new. 1560 01:31:32.625 --> 01:31:35.833 You've brought me something we'd forgotten we already had. 1561 01:31:36.583 --> 01:31:37.416 Thank you. 1562 01:31:37.958 --> 01:31:40.458 -Well, good luck with it all. -[Miika] Cheers. 1563 01:31:42.708 --> 01:31:45.833 -Where do you think you're going? -My work here is done. So… 1564 01:31:45.916 --> 01:31:47.375 Done? Done? 1565 01:31:47.458 --> 01:31:50.541 I've given you the idea. I've shown you how it works. 1566 01:31:51.333 --> 01:31:54.000 -So now I must appoint someone to run it. -Great. 1567 01:31:54.500 --> 01:31:56.250 Great. When can you start? 1568 01:31:58.125 --> 01:32:00.083 I hardly know you, but it seems to me 1569 01:32:00.166 --> 01:32:04.458 that if anyone deserves the infinite joy of loving and being loved, 1570 01:32:04.541 --> 01:32:06.125 it's you, my young friend. 1571 01:32:07.208 --> 01:32:09.541 Besides, it's just just one day a year. 1572 01:32:10.625 --> 01:32:11.958 What shall we call it? 1573 01:32:12.458 --> 01:32:16.125 That's easy. Nikolas and Miika the talking mouse day. 1574 01:32:18.291 --> 01:32:19.750 Any other ideas? 1575 01:32:19.833 --> 01:32:21.833 [hoofs thundering] 1576 01:32:21.916 --> 01:32:23.916 [orchestral music playing] 1577 01:32:28.833 --> 01:32:30.250 [Blitzen bellows] 1578 01:32:30.333 --> 01:32:32.541 You know who else could use some magic to believe in? 1579 01:32:32.625 --> 01:32:33.625 Who? 1580 01:32:34.208 --> 01:32:37.041 -[Aunt Carlotta] Bandit! -[King] Come on! 1581 01:32:37.125 --> 01:32:39.291 -[Aunt Carlotta] Bandit! -[Nikolas grunts] 1582 01:32:39.375 --> 01:32:41.416 -Intruder! -[King] Let's go! 1583 01:32:41.500 --> 01:32:42.958 [Aunt Carlotta gasps] 1584 01:32:43.750 --> 01:32:45.375 [Nikolas] Hey, Aunt Carlotta! 1585 01:32:45.458 --> 01:32:47.208 It's me, Nikolas. 1586 01:32:47.291 --> 01:32:50.125 I'm flying on a reindeer, and my mouse talks now. 1587 01:32:50.208 --> 01:32:51.083 Ta-da! 1588 01:32:51.166 --> 01:32:54.583 -And look, we brought our mate, the King. -Hello! 1589 01:32:55.541 --> 01:32:57.416 -Hi. -[Blitzen grunts] 1590 01:32:57.500 --> 01:33:01.125 I just came back to tell you magic is real. 1591 01:33:01.208 --> 01:33:02.875 It is. It really is. 1592 01:33:03.500 --> 01:33:07.250 -[whispering] Pocket. -Oh yeah, check your pocket. 1593 01:33:08.041 --> 01:33:09.375 [Aunt Carlotta] Oh. 1594 01:33:09.458 --> 01:33:10.583 [King laughs] 1595 01:33:18.166 --> 01:33:19.750 Thank you, Nikolas! 1596 01:33:22.833 --> 01:33:25.583 [Aunt Ruth] The sack was nearly empty of toys, 1597 01:33:25.666 --> 01:33:30.208 but for Nikolas, the adventure was just beginning. 1598 01:33:32.916 --> 01:33:35.416 And so it was that a king, 1599 01:33:36.125 --> 01:33:37.416 a mouse, 1600 01:33:37.500 --> 01:33:38.500 a reindeer, 1601 01:33:39.250 --> 01:33:41.166 and a boy called Christmas 1602 01:33:41.958 --> 01:33:45.625 disappeared back into the sky. 1603 01:33:48.000 --> 01:33:49.333 I don't get it. 1604 01:33:49.416 --> 01:33:50.791 Maybe next year. 1605 01:33:50.875 --> 01:33:54.500 -Come on. It's simple. Use the-- -Wait, wait, I can figure it out. 1606 01:34:00.375 --> 01:34:01.708 -I've got it. -[chuckles] 1607 01:34:02.791 --> 01:34:03.666 [sighs] 1608 01:34:03.750 --> 01:34:04.833 [switch clicks] 1609 01:34:04.916 --> 01:34:08.875 [exhales] Can we have another story again soon? 1610 01:34:08.958 --> 01:34:11.750 Mmm, well, anytime you need one. 1611 01:34:11.833 --> 01:34:14.583 -How about tomorrow? -[laughs] 1612 01:34:17.000 --> 01:34:20.833 Hey, what are you guys doing up? It's way past your bedtime. 1613 01:34:20.916 --> 01:34:23.625 I think next year we can let Father Christmas do his thing. 1614 01:34:23.708 --> 01:34:26.541 -Okay. Well, how about-- -Dad. 1615 01:34:26.625 --> 01:34:28.750 [fire crackling] 1616 01:34:28.833 --> 01:34:30.833 [gentle music playing] 1617 01:34:37.666 --> 01:34:38.666 [Dad] I didn't-- 1618 01:34:44.833 --> 01:34:46.791 -I didn't-- -It's always the way. 1619 01:34:47.875 --> 01:34:49.791 The darkest night will end. 1620 01:34:51.166 --> 01:34:55.625 The sun will rise, and Christmas mornings will come again 1621 01:34:55.708 --> 01:34:59.125 when anything and everything can happen. 1622 01:34:59.208 --> 01:35:01.416 -[Dad] I-- -[Aunt Ruth chuckles] 1623 01:35:04.250 --> 01:35:06.125 Mommy would have loved this. 1624 01:35:07.916 --> 01:35:10.083 She's never gonna come back, is she? 1625 01:35:12.166 --> 01:35:16.375 No, but you are the best memory of her now. 1626 01:35:17.166 --> 01:35:19.166 [inspirational music playing] 1627 01:35:37.458 --> 01:35:39.333 -[girl] Aunt Ruth. -Yes? 1628 01:35:39.416 --> 01:35:41.916 Is that really how Christmas properly began? 1629 01:35:43.333 --> 01:35:47.166 Oh, it must be, it must be. You see, I never lie. 1630 01:35:49.291 --> 01:35:50.291 [door closes] 1631 01:35:51.541 --> 01:35:53.541 -[festive music playing] -[rattling] 1632 01:36:07.041 --> 01:36:09.500 [sighs] Mm-hmm. 1633 01:36:13.708 --> 01:36:15.791 [click, crackling] 1634 01:36:21.375 --> 01:36:23.375 [whistling, bursting] 1635 01:36:24.291 --> 01:36:26.291 [festive music playing] 1636 01:37:31.250 --> 01:37:33.250 [music continues] 1637 01:38:24.916 --> 01:38:26.916 [slow instrumental music playing] 1638 01:39:37.791 --> 01:39:39.791 [music continues] 1639 01:40:38.208 --> 01:40:40.208 [music continues] 1640 01:41:55.583 --> 01:41:57.583 [gentle instrumental music playing]