R. Kipling MOWGLI
THE RETURN TO PEOPLE Soyuzmultfilm
Screenplay: L. Belokurov Director: R. Davydov
Art Directors: A. Vinokurov, P. Repkin Director of Photography: E. Retrova
Music by S. Gubaidulina Sound by G. Martynyuk
Animators: V. Zarubin, O. Komarov, F. Eldinov,
V. Likhachev, O. Safonov, V. Bobrov, S. Dezhkin, P. Korobaev
Parts voiced by: Mowgli: L. Shabarin Shere Khan: A. Papanov
Bagheera: L. Kasatkina Tabaqui: S. Martinson Kaa: A. Nazarov
Bagheera,
why do I feel like howling
as if I missed my prey during the hunt?
And right away you are ready
to laugh and jump like the Bandar-log?
That's right.
Here, listen.
What is that?
That is your heart.
A human heart.
Only it can feel
such sorrow and such joy.
You're just sitting around;
meanwhile, the melon patches are completely dry.
What is that to me?
"What is that to me?"
Try to dive into the pool
below the Bee-Rocks.
Oh no.
The stupid water has vanished somewhere,
and I do not wish to crack my skull.
That is your loss.
A small crack
might let in some wisdom.
Mmm,
prickly Sahi has brought bad news.
This tree never lies.
The Great Thirst
is coming to the Jungle.
The sun has killed the Jungle
for three days' flight.
Water Truce!
Hathi has proclaimed
the Water Truce!
Go to the drinking places without fear
in the time of the Great Thirst.
Do not be afraid!
It is death to kill during the Water Truce.
Ah... if it weren't for this law about the Truce...
Peace there, peace.
The Law is obeyed by all.
lf only l could learn
to chew branches.
We wish you would,
very much.
Well spoken.
When the Truce ends,
that shall be remembered in your favor.
This is blood.
Lame Butcher,
have you not heard
when Hathi trumpeted?
You have broken the Law of the Jungle!
- Broken the Law. - Broken the Law.
Peace there.
Abide by the Law of the Truce.
I am too full today.
We are too full today
Speak, Grey Brother.
He has hidden for a month.
- He stole a buffalo from Men. - To cover his tracks.
Speak more briefly.
He is in the Cold Ravine.
Everything is ready.
Yes, it is time.
Drive the buffaloes towards the foot of the ravine.
I am going towards the head of the ravine.
We are of one blood,
you and I.
Buffaloes
They are running straight into our jaws.
Fool.
Who can stand against the entire herd?
Who is there?
Well, Little Frog,
now would be the time for the Red Flower.
I have always told him
''If you cast off your skin
you may not
get back into it.''
I also told him
that this little frog will repay his debt.
Teacher,
I do not recognize the Jungle.
The year has turned.
It is always
thus
in the spring.
Look
how beautiful the world is.
At such a time
I am sorry
that l was not born
a butterfly
or a flower.
O great Kaa,
and I thought
that this was happening to me alone.
Listen
how my heart is beating.
That is...
because of the spring.
I don't know what this is,
but I can't stand it!
Yes...
that means
he has grown up.
He was my best pupil.
What a foolish joke.
I don't know what's happening to me.
It's all right. Those are only tears.
Yes...
it isn't easy
to shed old skin.
I would not go,
but something is pulling me away.
Though I cannot now see
the trees when they're near me,
I see further.
And I am telling you...
you are right.
The time has come.
Take your own trail.
Make your lair with those of your own blood,
your own pack.
I taught you
the Law.
We are
of one blood.
We are of one blood,
you and I.
O Free Pack,
I have kept my word.
The time has come
and I am going back to my own.
You need a new leader.
We need a leader.
Yes, you need a new leader.
I am leaving.
If...
If there is need, Mowgli...
...for a sharp eye...
...a sharp tooth...
...a sharp claw...
...a sharp word...
...a wise word...
remember that the Jungle is yours, Mowgli.
This is the fifth and last of the Mowgli stories.
(subtitles from FBJ, edited by Niffiwan)