Hua Zhou: There have been many tales
of the great warrior, Mulan
But, ancestors, this one is mine
Here she is
A young shoot, all green
unaware of the blade.
If you had such a daughter
her chi the boundless energy of life itself
speaking through her every motion
could you tell her that only a son could wield chi?
That a daughter would risk shame, dishonour, exile?
Ancestors, I could not
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Hua Zhou: This way,
that's the last one
Gently
Mulan, forget the chicken
It will come back
No!
Tell me your sister is not the cause of this.
Mulan!
Take control of yourself!
Hua Zhou: Mulan, listen very carefully
No!
Mulan, what happened when you fell off the roof?
It was like you were a bird
Don't panic
There's a spider crawling in your hair
You know I'm afraid of spiders
This is not one of your tricks is it, Mulan?
Don't worry, if you hold very still
I will squash it
Li: It is because I'm trying to protect Mulan
that I say this
Mulan is young
She is still learning how to control herself
You make excuses for her
You forget, Mulan is a daughter, not a son.
A daughter brings honour through marriage
Any man would be fortunate to marry either of our daughters
Including Mulan.
I ask you, what man will want to marry a girl
who flits around rooftops, chasing chickens?
Xiu gives me no trouble
The matchmaker will find a good husband for her.
It is Mulan I worry about
They'll call her a witch
It's time you talked to her
Do you know why the phoenix
sits at the entrance of our shrine?
She is the emissary for our ancestors
But I broke her
Some say the phoenix is consumed by flame
and emerges again.
I think she can survive a broken wing.
Your chi is strong, Mulan
But chi is for Warriors
not daughters.
Soon, you'll be a young woman
and it is time for you
to hide your gift away.
To...
to silence its voice
I say this to protect you
That is my job
Your job is to bring honour to the family
Do you think you can do that?
Rourans? It can't be
-Close the gates!
Take out the leader!
Guard: He's way too strong!
Xian Niang: You, you'll do.
Chancellor: Your Majesty
six of our northern garrisons along the Silk Road
have fallen in a coordinated attack
All trade has been disrupted
If we allow this to continue,
it could be the end of the kingdom.
And my citizens?
Slaughtered
This soldier is the only survivour
I fear more attacks will follow
Who is responsible?
Rourans, Your Majesty.
Their leader calls himself Böri Khan
I killed Böri Khan
It is his son
He has united the tribes
and resurrected the Rouran army
If I may, Your Imperial Majesty
Emperor: You may speak
Böri Khan fights alongside a woman
Her chi is beyond imagining
There is no place for witches in this kingdom
It is forbidden to use the power of chi
in destructive ways.
And yet, it is her skill
that leads the Rouran army to victory.
She has trained an elite force of shadow Warriors
to assist Böri Khan
Emperor: We're not afraid of dark magic
We'll destroy this Rouran army and their witch
Here's my decree.
We'll build a mighty army
Every family will supply one man
We'll protect our beloved people
and crush these murderers
Deploy the Imperial Army
The dynasty will not be threatened
Böri Khan: So, you have news
Xian Niang: The Emperor sends his army
to defend the Silk Road
Böri Khan: Good.
We will crush every garrison
until the Imperial Army is on its knees
And then
the Imperial City will be laid bare
The Emperor will be mine to kill
You have proved useful, witch
Xian Niang: Not witch
Warrior
I could tear you to pieces before you blink
Böri Khan: But you won't
Remember what you want
a place where your powers will not be vilified
A place where you are accepted for who you are
You won't get what you want without me
When I found you on a desert steppe
wandering alone
you were exiled,
a scorned dog
When I sit on the throne, that dog will have a home
We will finish what we started
And you will see to it
that nothing and no one stands in my way
Black Wind and I rode alongside
two rabbits running side by side
I think one was a male, one was a female.
But you know, you can't really tell
when they're running that fast
When I go riding tomorrow, I will try to find them again
Maybe they'll still be there
We have excellent news
The matchmaker has found you an auspicious match
Yes, Mulan, it is decided
Come and sit down
It is what is best for our family
Yes
It is best
I will bring honour to us all
I'm truly blessed to be in the presence
of such enchanting women
I have no doubt today will be a momentous day for the Hua
Never mind that we must be on time
Mulan: I'm starving
I already told you, you cannot eat
It will ruin your makeup
The fiercest winter storm could not destroy this makeup
Xiu, look at my face What am I feeling?
Xiu: I have no idea
Exactly
This is my sad face This is my curious face
And now I'm confused
Quiet
Composed
Graceful
Elegant
Poised
Polite
These are the qualities
we see in a good wife
These are the qualities
we see in Mulan.
When a wife serves her husband
she must be silent
She must be
invisible
She must be
Is something wrong?
No, Madam Matchmaker Thank you
It's ideal for the teapot
to remain in the center of the table
Mulan: Yes, I understand
But I think the teapot should remain where it is
Move the teapot
Girl!
Dishonour to the Hua family
They have failed to raise a good daughter
Village Magistrate: Citizens!
Citizens, we are under attack from Northern Invaders
Our land is at war
By edict of His Imperial Majesty,
the Son of Heaven
every family must contribute one man to fight
One man from every house
Wáng family
Chin family
Dù family
Hua family
I am Hua Zhou
I served the Imperial Army
in the last battle against the Northern Invaders
Have you no son old enough to fight?
I am blessed with two daughters
I will fight
No
You will only humiliate him further
Are you all right? Can I help you?
Hua Zhou: No
Village Magistrate: Liu family
Wei family
Li: You're a war hero
You've already made many great sacrifices
Are you suggesting
our family not comply with the Imperial edict?
But how can you fight
I am the father
It is my place to bring honour
to our family on the battlefield
You are the daughter!
Learn your place
Li: We must be strong
This time, he will not return
Mulan: It's beautiful
Hua Zhou: Beautiful tool
for terrible work
The phoenix
You remember?
She has followed me into battle before,
and she will follow me now
And she will tell our ancestors I've been loyal
brave and true
I wish I was as brave as you
There is no courage without fear
But Father
You must be courageous, Mulan
For your mother
and your sister
for me
It is my duty to fight
My honour to sacrifice for the Emperor
If I were your son, you wouldn't have to
I would change nothing about my life
We should all get some rest
I'm leaving in the morning
"Loyal, brave and true"
Hua Zhou: My sword
My armour! It's gone!
Who would do such a thing?
The conscription scroll
It was Mulan
Li: You must stop her
The Northern Invaders will kill her!
If I expose her lie, our own people will kill her
Hua Zhou: Ancestors, honoured phoenix
ancestral guardian, I beseech you
watch over my daughter, Mulan
She has made a terrible mistake
I taught her too late to know her place
I indulged her.
She is innocent of the world,
of men
and the evils of war
And now she's in great danger
Please, honoured phoenix
protect her
Our last apple
You need it more than I do
We should be there by now
Do you think we are lost?
The phoenix
Hua Zhou: There were men gathering from all over the kingdom
An alien and savage tribe to her
To hide amongst them, she knew she must become one of them
I'm Cricket,
my mother says I was born under an auspicious moon
That is why my mother says I'm a good luck charm
Ow
MAN: Need a hand, little man?
Insult me again
and you'll taste the tip of my blade
Lower your sword Or what?
I'm your commanding officer
Fighting will not be tolerated Am I clear?
Yes, Commander
With your voice, soldier
Yes, Commander
What is your name?
Hua Jun, Commander
Is this your family sword?
It belongs to my father, Hua Zhou
Commander Tung: Fall in line
Sorry, Ling!
Ling: Yao, give it back It's not funny
Yao: Po, catch!
I told you to line up for showers
Showers? Showers
You lot stink
And I need a volunteer
for night guard duty Me!
I mean, I volunteer, sir
Sergeant Qiang: Stealing...
Penalty: Death
Desertion... Penalty: Death
Bring women into camp
or consorting with women in any way.
Penalty: Death
Dishonesty... Penalty:
Expulsion, disgrace
Disgrace for you, disgrace for your family
disgrace for your village, disgrace for your country.
We're going to make men
out of every single one of you
Ow
Fire!
Only the strongest will reach the summit
It will take everything you have
Straighten out those arms
Keep them up. Shoulder level
Keep your mind strong
Don't stop.
Is he crying?
Fire!
Give that back!
Longwei!
Report to the barracks immediately
Immediately
Dishonesty... Penalty: Expulsion
Disgrace
Ling: We were matched 28 days ago
Her name is Li Li
Her skin is white as milk
Her fingers like the tender white roots of a green onion
Ling is a romantic!
Her eyes are like morning dewdrops
I like my women buxom
With strong, wide hips
I like kissing women with cherry red lips
I don't care what she looks like
I agree I care what she cooks like
Tell us, Hua Jun
What's your ideal woman?
My ideal woman is courageous
A courageous woman? Mulan: Yes
And she has a sense of humour
She's also smart Smart?
Well, what does she look like?
That's not the point
Courageous, funny, smart
Hua Jun's not describing a woman
he's describing me
That's not you, Yao That's definitely not you
Not you
Po: Not you
Hong Hui: Hua Jun
Don't let them bother you
Especially that donkey Yao
Are you matched? Can I ask?
No
I mean yes, I was
Almost
Didn't work out
Lucky you
I mean, how do you even begin to know
how to talk to a woman
let alone be married to one?
Just talk to her like you are talking to me now
Hong Hui: Yeah, I wish it was that easy
What if she doesn't like me?
She will
I mean, I think she will, you know?
You never know with women
You should really consider skipping guard duty
and taking a shower
You stink, my friend
You idiot
Now everyone sees it
You must hide your chi!
Yao: Hua Jun!
Who knew?
Po: What a killer!
You reek, soldier
Have you even showered once yet?
You smell bad
Yao: Mm-hmm
Hong Hui: Hua Jun
I'm glad I found you
I see you're finally getting clean
The Fifth Battalion thank you
I came here to be alone
Hong Hui: What was that today?
It was incredible
I don't wanna talk about it Hong Hui: Why not?
I can't believe all this time
you've been keeping your skill a secret
What else have you been hiding?
Nothing
Leave me alone
Hua Jun, we started off on the wrong foot
Can we be friends?
I'm not your friend
Very well
But you are my equal
We fight together against the same enemy
I will do all I can to protect the others
You can turn your back on me
but when the time comes, do not turn your back on them
Böri Khan: I welcome the leaders
of the twelve Rouran tribes
as we approach the final victory
Soon the Imperial City will be ours
But we're relying on a witch
Man 1: Yes, a witch
Man 2: A witch cannot be trusted!
Böri Khan: She is no threat
Hush, Enough!
Make no mistake
the witch serves me and therefore, all of us
She knows who her master is
Consider our future
This, my friends
is just a small taste of what is to come
from the Imperial City ahead,
riches will flow like a mighty river
I don't care about riches
How much gold can a nomad carry?
Then, I will give you revenge
for the land we lost to the empire
for the shame of the last war
for my father, who the Emperor killed.
If gold is not enough
I will give you blood
sharpen your swords
our time has come
Xian Niang: Now I know I serve you
I am the slave
Böri Khan: And you would do well to remember it
Over there, witch the next garrison
destroy it
Sergeant Qiang: Hua Jun
Report to Commander Tung
Guard: Hua Jun, Commander
Enter
Hua Jun
It seems you have been hiding something
Commander... I sensed it
the moment I met you
But now I'm sure
You see, I have a secret as well
I know your father
He was a great soldier
In you, Hua Jun
I see the shadow of his sword
Perhaps this shadow falls heavy on your shoulders.
You can't allow your father's legacy to hold you back
You need to cultivate your gift
Sir
Your chi is powerful, Hua Jun
Why do you hide it?
I... I don't know
Commander Tung: The chi pervades the universe
and all living things
We are all born with it
But only the most true will connect deeply to his chi
and become a great warrior
Tranquil as a forest
but on fire within
The Rouran enemy is vast
They are ruthless and unpredictable
yet physical force
need not be met with equal force
The warrior yields to force and redirects it
Disadvantage can be turned into an advantage
Four ounces can move 1,000 pounds
Commander Tung: The garrisons continue to fall
to the Northern Invaders
We have been called to war,
even though our training is not finished
Sergeant Qiang: We leave to defend
the Mountain-Steppe Garrison
against the Rouran invader
Up until now, you've been boys playing soldiers
Today, you become men
You will now take the oath of the warrior
pledging fidelity to the three pillars of virtue.
The enemy possesses none of these
and therefore can be defeated
Remember this when you meet him on the battlefield
Draw sword!
Loyal -Warriors: Loyal!
Brave -Warriors: Brave!
True -Warriors: True!
Sergeant Qiang: Return swords
In
Commander Tung, it's Hua Jun
Commander Tung: You may enter
Commander Tung,
there's something that weighs heavily on my heart.
I need to confess it to you
It has to do with the three virtues
There's no shame in being fearful before battle
In fact, it's a testament to your honesty
that you confess such doubt
Yes, Commander But the other virtues
Hua Jun
You're a good man
Perhaps one day you could accompany me
to my village
where I will introduce you to my daughter
And our village matchmaker, of course
Yes, Commander That's my great honour
I look forward to seeing your father's face
when you give him this news
Sergeant Qiang: The Fourth Battalion
This is the work of Böri Khan
There's no one left
MAN: The Mountain-Steppe Garrison welcomes
the Fifth Battalion of His Majesty's Imperial Army.
Soldier: Scouts at the gate!
Böri Khan assembles not a half day's ride from here
They prepare for battle
We're greatly outnumbered
Garrison Commander: Fortify for a siege!
No. He who moves first controls the enemy
We leave at first light
Anything you want me to tell your mothers
when you die?
That's not funny
What's the matter? Scared?
No
Who knows who will live past tomorrow?
We may never see each other again
My father once said
"There is no courage without fear"
So?
So this is natural.
Well, it doesn't feel natural
Listen to me, all of you
We will live
I guarantee it
Because I will protect you
We'll protect each other
We'll fight for each other
Except for you, Yao
I might take the opportunity to kill you myself
Shadow Warrior: They've left the garrison
A bold move that changes nothing
The plan continues
Charge!
Spear men, open!
Archers, ready!
Raise!
Release!
The coward retreats! Pursue them!
Left flank! Charge!
You're a witch
Xian Niang: Am I?
And who are you?
I'm Hua Jun
Soldier in the Emperor's Imperial Army
Liar
Your deceit weakens you
It poisons your chi
I ask again
who are you?
I'm Hua Jun
Soldier in the Emperor's Imperial Army!
Then you will die
pretending to be something you're not.
Hua Zhou: And Hua Jun did die
For a lie can only live so long
But Mulan
Mulan lived
Mulan: "True"
Rouran Soldier: Witch!
She's a witch!
Defensive position!
Don't run! We hold formation
Now!
Fire!
No!
They're targeting us! We're dead if we stay here
Enemy on the ridge! Turn around
Fire! Fire!
Turn it around!
Move it! Move!
Fire!
Hong Hui: Run!
Cricket!
Go! Go! Go!
Mulan: Hong Hui!
Hong Hui!
Commander Tung: Gather yourselves
Find your comrades
The enemy has been defeated
Sergeant Qiang, regroup the men
Has anyone seen Hua Jun?
Have you seen Hua Jun?
Hua Jun?
I'm Hua Mulan
Forgive me
He's a girl?
You are an imposter
You've betrayed the regiment
You've brought disgrace to the Hua family
Commander... Your deceit is my shame
Sergeant Qiang: Commander,
what is the punishment assigned to this imposter?
Expulsion
I would rather be executed
Sergeant Qiang: From this moment forward,
you are expelled from the Emperor's Imperial Army
Commander Tung: If you show your face again
your wish to be executed will be granted
Xian Niang: You can never go home
Your disgrace is worse than death
I understand
I was a girl like you when people turned on me
You don't think I longed for a noble path?
I've lived a life of exile
No country, no village, no family
We are the same
We're not We are
The more power I showed, the more I was crushed
Just like you
You saved them today and still they turned on you
You are just at the beginning of your power
Merge your path with mine
We will be stronger together
You follow a coward A leader who runs from battle
Böri Khan did not run from battle
That coward will take the Imperial City
and your Emperor will fall
That can't happen
But it happens even now
Join me,
we will take our place together
I know my place
And it is my duty
to fight for the kingdom and protect the Emperor
Mulan: Commander Tung!
What is the meaning of this?
Commander Tung, we must ride to the Emperor
His life is in danger
The Emperor's life has never been safer
that's what Böri Khan wants you to believe
Please, you have to listen to me
Sergeant, hand me my sword
Kill me if you must but first, listen
The garrison attacks were just a distraction
Khan has our army focused on the Silk Road
so he can sneak into the Imperial City
and kill the Emperor
Böri Khan is already far ahead
The Imperial Army can't stop him now
But perhaps a small, well-trained force could
When employed correctly
"Four ounces can move a thousand pounds"
Only a foolish man listens to someone whose very existence
is a lie
You would believe Hua Jun
Why do you not believe Hua Mulan?
She risked everything by revealing her true identity
She's braver than any man here
And she's the best warrior amongst us
-I believe Hua Mulan -I believe Hua Mulan
Yao: I believe Hua Mulan Po: I believe Hua Mulan
- Warrior 1: I believe Hua Mulan
- Warrior 2: I believe Hua Mulan
Hua Mulan
your actions have brought disgrace and dishonour
to this regiment
to this kingdom and to your own family
But your loyalty and bravery are without question
You will lead us as we ride to the Imperial City
Ready the horses
Your Majesty, a word in private
Despite the Rouran army's crushing defeat
scouts have informed me
that Böri Khan has infiltrated the city
He assembles at the New Palace
He offers a duel
Prepare my guards,
we ride to the site immediately
Your Majesty, it is far too dangerous
Emperor: Silence!
My people have suffered enough
now I must act
I will kill this Böri Khan like I killed his father
with my own hands
Chancellor: Assemble all Imperial guardsmen
immediately in this square
That includes every guard on every tower and every gate
But who will protect the city?
You question the judgement of His Majesty the Emperor?
Of course not, Chancellor, I will see to it immediately
It's time
Hong Hui: The gates are open!
The streets are empty! Why are there no guards?
Ambush!!!
Protect the Emperor!
Clear her path!
Don't leave her side! She must get through
Böri Khan: Surely you didn't expect a fair fight?
How did you convince my chancellor to betray me?
That was not your chancellor
Now!
Join the others, take the city
Kill every last Imperial soldier
You need to find the Emperor
We'll hold them back
Till next we meet, Hong Hui
Go! Go!
Bolt the door
Your Majesty, I'm Hua Mulan from the Fifth Battalion
I've come to protect you
Xian Niang: Impossible
A woman leading a man's army
Where's the Emperor?
You were right
We are the same
Xian Niang: With one difference
They accept you, but they will never accept me.
You told me my journey was impossible.
Yet here I stand
Proof that there is a place for people like us
No
It's too late for me
Mulan: You can still take the noble path
It's not too late
Please
I need your help
Where's the Emperor?
They tell me this palace is being built
in honour of your father
And in honour of my father
this is where you will die
Or should I say "burn"?
Who will come to save you, Son of Heaven?
Where are the sons of the empire?
I will tell you
Fallen to our swords, pierced by our arrows
Who will save you?
Why are you here?
The attack has met a fierce resistance
Böri Khan: From who? A young woman
from a small village
A girl?
A woman
A warrior
A woman leads the army
And she's no scorned dog
You led her here
Take your place
Mulan
The girl who has come to save the dynasty
No!
Emperor: Rise up
You are a mighty warrior
Rise up like a phoenix
Fight for the kingdom and its people
Emperor: Stand up, soldier
Tell me your name
Your Imperial Highness, Hua Mulan
Hua Mulan, the people owe you a debt of thanks
I owe you my life
In gratitude for your service and dedication
I invite you to take your place
with our greatest decorated warriors
as an officer in the Emperor's Guard
Your Majesty
I'm deeply honoured by this immeasurable invitation
but with humble apologies
I cannot accept it
I left home under cover of darkness
and betrayed my family's trust
I made choices I knew would risk their dishonour
Since then
I have pledged an oath
to be loyal, brave and true
In order to fulfill this oath
I must return home and make amends to my family
Very well, Hua Mulan
Devotion to family is an essential virtue
- You can't leave
The Emperor gives his permission
but you do not?
We've not yet said goodbye
Goodbye, Hong Hui
You still won't take my hand
I will see you again, Hua Mulan.
- Mulan has returned!
-Mulan!
Mulan?
Mother!
Mulan!
There is so much I have to ask you
Tell me about you first
I... I am matched!
What's he like?
He's handsome, a little shy
but he's not afraid of spiders
LI: Mulan! Mulan: I'm so happy for you
Forgive me, Father
I stole your horse,
I stole your sword, I stole your armour
and the sword... I lost it
the sword is gone
Now I understand
how much that sword means to you
It is my daughter that means everything to me
and it is I should apologise
my foolish pride drove you away
One warrior knows another
you were always there
yet I see you for the first time
Hello, old friend
Tung Yong...
I am honoured to receive you and the Emperor's Guard
But if you are here to discipline Mulan
you have to get past me
I do not believe that will be necessary
Sergeant Qiang: Under order
of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor,
we present this gift to Hua Mulan
She has saved the dynasty
The entire kingdom is in her debt
Commander Tung: She has brought honour
to her ancestors,
to her family, to her village,
and to her country
As befits a great warrior
the sword is marked with the pillars of virtue
Loyal, brave, true
And what is this fourth virtue I see
Read it aloud, Mulan
"Devotion to family"
You have brought honour to us all
Sergeant Qiang: The Emperor urges you
to reconsider his invitation
to join our greatest decorated warriors
as an officer in the Emperor's Guard
He awaits your decision
Hua Zhou: The green shoot has grown up to the sky
and her ancestors celebrate her
in the vault of the heavens
The girl became a soldier
the soldier became a leader
and the leader
became a LEGEND
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♫ War is not freedom ♪
♪ Over my shoulder ♪
♪ I see a clearer view ♪
♪ All for my family ♪
♪ Reason I'm breathing ♪
♪ Everything to lose ♪
♪ Should I ask myself in the water ♪
♪ What a warrior would do? ♪
♪ Tell me underneath my armour ♪
♪ Am I loyal, brave, and true? ♪
♪ Losing is easy ♪
♪ Winning takes bravery ♪
♪ I am a tiger's fool ♪
♪ Out in the open ♪
♪ No one to save me ♪
♪ The kindest of whispers are cruel ♪
♪ Should I ask myself in the water ♪
♪ What a warrior would do? ♪
♪ Tell me underneath my armour ♪
♪ Am I loyal, brave, and true? ♪
♪ Cold is the morning ♪
♪ Warm is the dream ♪
♪ Chasing the answers ♪
♪ Til I can't sleep ♪
♪ Will I be stronger ♪
♪ Or will I be weak ♪
♪ When you're not with me? ♪
♪ Who am I without my armour ♪
♪ Standing in my father's shoes ♪
♪ All I know is that it's harder ♪
♪ To be loyal, brave, and true ♫
♫ Look at me ♪
♪ You may think you see ♪
♪ Who I really am ♪
♪ But you'll never know me ♪
♪ Every day ♪
♪ It's as if I play a part ♪
♪ Now I see ♪
♪ If I wear a mask ♪
♪ I can fool the world ♪
♪ But I cannot fool my heart ♪
♪ Who is that girl I see ♪
♪ Staring straight back at me? ♪
♪ When will my reflection show ♪
♪ Who I am inside? ♪
♪ I am now ♪
♪ In a world where I have to hide my heart ♪
♪ And what I believe in ♪
♪ But somehow ♪
♪ I will show the world what's inside my heart ♪
♪ And be loved for who I am ♪
♪ Who is that girl I see ♪
♪ Staring straight back at me? ♪
♪ Why is my reflection someone ♪
♪ I don't know? ♪
♪ Must I pretend ♪
♪ That I'm someone else for all time? ♪
♪ When will my reflection show ♪
♪ Who I am inside? ♪
♪ There's a heart that must be free ♪
♪ To fly ♪
♪ That burns with a need to know ♪
♪ The reason why ♪
♪ Why must we all conceal ♪
♪ What we think, how we feel? ♪
♪ Must there be a secret me ♪
♪ I'm forced to hide? ♪
♪ I won't pretend that I'm ♪
♪ Someone else for all time ♪
♪ When will my reflection show ♪
♪ Who I am inside? ♪
♪ When will my reflection show ♪
♪ Who I am inside? ♫
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