Erik Stoneheart (2022) Movie Script
1
I look like an ordinary boy,
but I'm not.
If I were an ordinary boy,
I would be bothered that
Mom and Dad
keep forgetting me.
Or that they don't
have any time for me.
I would be bothered
that no one asked me
if I wanted to move to great
aunt Brunhilda's creepy house.
But I'm not an ordinary boy.
I have a heart of stone.
ERIK STONEHEARHere it is!
We're home.
Erik, let's go inside!
It's awesome.
So, this is gong to
be the living room.
Where?
- Down here.
Here?
- Yes!
...what people?
When friends come over.
Home cinema was
supposed to be upstairs.
Erik, where are you?
Oh, you're in the kitchen.
So, we'll have all
new equipment here.
I already ordered everything.
What equipment?
What did you order?
All the stuff.
Furniture as well.
What did you order?
I ordered the home appliances...
Have you any idea how long
the wait list is?
Erik!
Erik, don't go there!
Why?
Bad people live there. Come!
Let's go see your room.
Who are those bad people?
Don't you worry about it.
Soon they will be gone
and we can start renovating.
Sweetie pie, I promise you
this will be the most
beautiful home in the world.
Are you ready?
And this is the most
beautiful room in this house.
And this is well, yeah...
Your new bed hasn't arrived yet.
Raul, you were supposed to take
aunt Brunhilda's picture down!
Why did she leave
her house to us?
She had no one else.
Why?
Well, she was...
Strange.
- Yes.
What do you mean?
Well, she liked...
to hold sances and things like that.
What are sances?
Summoning spirits.
Like...
dead people's spirits?
Yes.
Raul...
Oh, right...
Honeybun, did I scare you?
No. What's scary about that?
Erik!
Enough already.
It's late.
First night in our new home.
Good night, pumpkin.
- Good night!
Erik!
Wake up!
Erik!
Look at me!
Erik!
Erik!
Erik, look at me!
Mom!
Mom!
- Down here, Erik!
Look at me, Erik!
I have to warn you!
Look.
There is a girl in this house,
who cries every night!
Erik!
Erik! What happened?
Why aren't you in bed?
Mom, I don't like it here.
Let's move back
to our old home.
My little muffin,
what's wrong now?
Did you get scared?
Ye... No.
Nothing scares me.
It's just an old person's room.
Honey, the renovation
will start soon.
You'll get your own room.
Get dressed.
Dad and I will be a
little late tonight.
But you're a big boy,
you'll manage, right?
Oh, god. Bye!
Careful! Look
where you're going.
What are you staring at?
What are you, in love?
Hey, pretty good cookies.
Those are my cookies.
Did you say something?
These cookies crackle so loudly,
I couldn't hear you.
I said, those are mine.
Come and take them then.
Isn't that what you do?
You and your parents.
What?
- Take other people's things.
What things?
Like me and my Pop's home.
This is our house.
Yeah right.
You are nothing but
bourgeois intruders.
You will regret moving here.
I promise it, honey bunny.
You can't do anything to me
my heart is made of stone.
What?
My heart is made of stone.
I don't care what you do or say.
Right, like I believe that.
You can try,
but I don't let feelings get to me.
Not even pain?
Try me.
You just have fatty arms.
Yes?
Sorry, I didn't
introduce myself before.
My name is Maria.
Erik.
Very... unpleasant!
You missed!
Look behind you.
Didn't I tell you
these were bad people?
Why did you play with her?
I didn't play with her.
I don't even like her.
Where do you go
with the pillow case?
Outside. It stinks.
This is insane!
What kind of girl acts that way?
Don't touch it!
The whole house
stinks of rotten eggs.
It's hydrogen sulphide.
Whatever. Raul!
We can't live here like this.
No, we can't. I have had enough.
I'm going to go upstairs
and tell them...
Answer the phone.
Yes, hello!
Yes?
I'll tell them later...
Exactly!
But,
let's move back then.
We'll see.
Your daughter's behaviour shows
that we can't live here together.
So you are throwing us out?
People move, it's normal.
We already talked about this.
I don't know what agreement
you and aunt Brunhilda had,
but this house is
now legally ours.
And you... have to move out.
We have nowhere to go!
There is space for five
families in this house!
Five families...
There is no point in arguing.
If...
If we don't come to an agreement,
I'll file the lawsuit next week.
You are nothing but
bourgeois intruders!
They will sue us and throw us out.
No, I'm not going anywhere!
We are not going anywhere!
No! We are not going!
We're not going anywhere!
There's nothing I can do.
Maria, listen to me!
Leave me alone!
I'm not going anywhere.
Stinking snitch!
I don't care about your lawsuit.
Wait, wait!
I'm on your side.
I'm on your side.
What?
You are not an
ordinary girl. - So?
Ordinary girls don't make
slingshots, not to mention...
hydrogen sulphide bombs.
Your parents.
Your father wears
shabby sweaters.
This refers to absent-mindedness.
Your knowledge of chemistry.
Judging by your own looks...
I conclude that they're teachers?
Okay.
I can help you.
Come again?
I don't like to live
in this creepy house.
You want us to leave.
And I want to leave.
This means we
want the same thing.
If possible, I'd leave tomorrow.
You just want to
know my secret plan
so you can go tell
your mom and dad.
What secret plan?
The one I'm not telling you about.
Suit yourself. So...
Your home is a mess.
There's nothing that
belongs to a woman.
Therefore, I conclude that your
mother does not live with you.
I noted during my
observation that
a corner of your
pillow has mold on it.
Maybe from tears.
Do you cry into the pillow?
Because of your mother?
Is she missing?
I don't need your help,
you nasty Stoneheart.
Friends come over and they want
to watch a movie together,
and you'll have a
home cinema upstairs.
They can watch it in Erik's room.
Come on, honey...
Gotcha!
What are you doing here?
But what are you doing here?
That's none of your business.
Wait! Turn around!
Forget it! You're
going to tell on me.
I mean it, turn around!
- I don't care!
Jump in the water and swim home.
I'm not allowed to go this far.
It's your fault you got in this boat.
Please turn around,
I have to go back home.
I'm not going to turn around!
Please!
Why? - I'm not
going to turn around.
Okay, if you want to know...
I'm going to look for my mom.
What? In this boat?
I will save my
mother from the pirates.
She'll know what to do with you.
She will kick you right out!
What pirates?
- African pirates.
She is held captive.
This was your
secret plan all along?
And what if it was?
You are going to Africa in this?
And so are you.
You are completely...
Say it. What am I?
Do you even know
which way Africa is?
I know it very well!
My mother is an ocea...
oceanologist.
She studies oceans.
We just have to
get to the big ships,
find one on its way to Africa
and ask them to
take us on board.
As simple as that.
Well, it won't start?
No.
This fog will definitely help us
find the big ships.
Don't whine so much.
Give me my bag.
That's the last
photo I have of her.
What happened to her?
Her last expedition
was near Cape Verde.
That's probably where
the pirates attacked them.
I need to find a
ship called Ouroboros.
I think that's where
they're keeping her.
They took the whole crew hostage.
Those guys there.
But,
how are we supposed to
rescue her from the pirates?
I have money.
How much?
- 57 Euros.
You know,
this is the stupidest plan ever.
Shut up!
All you do is play
your video games.
You know nothing of real life!
A ship!
- We are here!
Come here! Hallo!
- We're here!
Come here!
- We're here! Hallo!
We are here!
- Come here!
We are here!
- Come here! Here!
Awesome.
Let's paddle over there.
Look!
Maybe we should
wait for another ship.
This one is a little bit too rusty.
Forget it! We are
going on this one!
We are stranded!
Are you coming?
You can stay here, Stoneheart.
Wait!
What are you staring at?
What are you, in love?
How original.
- Go on then!
Men! We finally
got the compass
from the White Ship!
What's going on? Move!
I can't! There are pirates!
What pirates?
The compass!
When you see
yourself in the mirror
like others see you,
then the compass
will show you the way.
Let's open it!
- Wait!
What does it mean?
I don't see a thing.
Do you see me?
Only with my right eye.
What about in the the mirror?
It is just an ordinary mirror!
And we still have no reflections!
So...
Where is the slimefish we took
with us from the White Ship?
Slimefish?
That useless blobfish, the clown!
Ah, the clown!
Clown?
It did seem curious to me that
you robbed the
White Ship for my sake.
Coldshoe, how do you turn it on?
Listen, I'm just an actor.
See?
I didn't ask if you are an actor.
I want you to turn it on!
I'm seeing this box for the first...
...okay, maybe
for the second time.
Turn it on!
I don't know how!
By the way, you
have a cool hat.
Let's just throw him overboard!
Let's throw him overboard!
A spy! Catch him!
Let me go!
Let's find out
where he came from!
First let's throw him over board!
No, let's find out who he is!
Let me go!
Let's throw him
overboard and then...
Stop! Stop, wait!
Let me go!
First overboard! And then...
Stop!
That's an actor from my troupe.
Beloved pirates,
I've always thought,
I might get a chance
to perform to you again.
Like in the good old times.
Unfortunately, I can't
help you with this box.
But, you'd still like to see
a proper show, right?
Let's get back to this!
Who is this toadfish...
and how did he end up here?
A superb question! Meet...
my newest troupe member.
- Ouch!
I can't stand up.
My leg hurts.
Play along.
Your troupe?
- Yeah.
I achieved a certain mastery
as a solo artist and now...
Get up!
- I can't!
What's wrong?
- My leg hurts!
Stop whining!
- Ouch!
Your show better be funny!
It is!
But what shall we
do with this box?
There is a time for everything.
Men, let's forget about the box.
But why?
Because our ship
is called Ouroboros.
And our captain is Blackheart!
This is it!
And the show must go on!
Take me to your captain!
What?
I demand that you take me
to your captain. Please!
She demands to see our captain.
Look, little girl,
these two nice fellas
will take you to the captain.
For real?
- For real.
Don't be afraid, my little girl.
Go on!
What's going on here, men?
Why are there so many
freeloaders on the ship?
I will inform the captain
that you're here.
Please, after you!
Let me out! Open up!
I'll make a complaint!
You!
Help me.
How's your ingenious plan going?
Very good!
Did you see the
ship's name Ouroboros!
That's the name I
was talking about!
My mother is on this ship.
It's this one!
We have to find the captain...
The cursed captain!
You mentioned something
about the captain?
The captain's heart is as
cold and dark as the ocean floor.
But how do we find him?
Maria, this "cold
and dark" sounds...
Do you want to know a secret?
This captain
won't take you to the Gate.
You have to find it yourself
to get out of this world.
Okay, but first, can we
just get out of this prison.
This prison?
Why didn't you just say so?
Come along then.
In there?
- Yes.
Do you need help?
No, I'll take the cane.
Okay, suit yourself.
Mom?
Mom?
Mom?
Mom!
Do you want the
pirates to find us?
My mother has to be here!
Something's wrong here.
"Shiny round thing,
maybe for preparing food."
This is the weirdest museum
I've ever been to.
What a weird place.
Look!
A mysterious white slab.
To be used with
the captain's permit
once every 1000
days for 30 seconds.
Maria, let's go.
Very weird!
Why are the mirrors so dirty?
How should I know?
I know that one!
What do you mean?
This is my mother's mirror.
Maybe it's just similar?
No, even my name
is written on it.
I told you! And you
didn't believe me.
Maria!
I won't go anywhere
without my mother.
Your mother, here?
Alright, let's start
from the beginning.
Did you find the
Mirror Compass?
What Mirror Compass?
Don't play dumb!
You are in the
pirates' most sacred room
and you are telling me you
don't know anything about it?
Okay, if we want to escape
this place together,
we have to help
each other out. Agreed?
And the lady of your heart
can also come with us.
What are you doing with this?
It's mine!
Give it to me!
Give it to me!
They want to steal back
the Mirror Compass!
What do you want?
We found spies in
the mirror room.
What?
How did they get
into the mirror room?
I'm asking, where
were the guards?
That's what I thought.
What should we do?
Throw you all overboard?
Yes!
We'll put four men
in front of the door.
Four men?
Very good!
Throw the spies overboard!
Wait, I'm looking for capt...
You know...
No need to bother the captain
with such a small matter.
Throwing overboard
such a clich.
Wait-wait!
Was the artist with
the little thieves?
What were you doing
in the mirror room?
I was rehearsing.
I plan to extend my troupe.
You talk too much.
I can't remember,
did we throw you
overboard the last time
because of bad performance
or was there something else?
Awful child, how are
your teeth so sharp?
I'm not going anywhere!
I'm looking for my mother.
What is she talking about?
Don't listen her,
they're all halfwits!
Enough!
Mom?
Esteemed Captain Blackheart,
I didn't notice you before...
Coldshoe!
- Mom!
Wait! - Mom,
what's going on here?
Mom? I almost
remember that word.
That means a human,
usually a female,
who gives birth to offspring.
Like them, only smaller at first.
Mom! It's me, Maria!
Let me go!
Mom.
I am the captain, not your mother.
Captain Blackheart.
Throw them overboard!
Let's go for a swim!
Erik, help me!
Come on now!
Show her this!
- Give it back!
If you're not my mother,
how did this get here?
Everybody, stop!
Why have you taken a mirror
out from the mirror room?
What are you really up to?
Captain?
Now that I think about it,
I would like to know
if these little spies
have a talent for comedy.
Clear the room!
Everybody out!
Alright.
You too!
Wait behind the door.
And not a word to anyone.
You have no idea how long
I have waited for you.
For us?
Yes, for you to save me
from the curse of
the In-Between-World.
What curse?
Don't you know where you are?
This is the In-Between-World.
The world between
the world of the living
and the world of the dead.
Between the world of the living
and the world of the dead?
Yes.
When people die, then normally
they board a nice White Ship
that takes them
to the other side.
On the Shore of Eternal Peace.
But there are people who
cannot go to the other side,
They become pirates, like us.
What are you doing here?
I don't know.
That's how it is.
If you stay for too long
in the In-Between-world,
you'll forget your previous life.
You don't remember anything?
The only thing we know,
is the wish to leave this place.
How can we save you?
Come, I'll show you.
There's a legend in our logbook
about people with reflections,
who can turn the compass on.
And each Mirrored
One can save
one pirate from
the In-Between-World.
The fog will lift,
and the pirate will be free.
We are the Mirrored Ones?
Coldshoe,
did you know that
they are the Mirrored Ones?
I thought you were
an actor, not a liar.
Captain, if for once in my life
I try to be honest off the stage.
Then let me point out,
that there are two of them
and there are also...
two of us.
Mom.
If we take you back home,
will you remember me then?
Yes.
Where is the
Mirror Compass then?
In the room with the mirrors.
That's right.
How did you know?
He's always solving puzzles.
Let's go there!
- Wait a minute.
You heard, they put
four guards there.
But you're the captain.
Tell them...
It might rouse suspicion.
Look, they can only take
two pirates with them.
But believe me, all the pirates
would like to escape this place.
What should we do?
- Calm down!
I have a plan!
Men!
Everyone got that?
And remember:
nobody on this ship can know
that you are the Mirrored Ones.
Today, we saw the
White Ship again.
Which carries
those who are happy.
They are not lost in endless fog.
Is this fair?
No it is not!
Why should we be in the fog!
But we managed to
take the compass!
Thank you!
For what?
If you hadn't remembered
the mirror, then... well...
You're not a total jerk.
How are your
feelings treating you?
Fine.
Why are you here?
You are not a pirate!
Vanity... My young friend.
Look... I was once an actor.
But the great fame, as they say,
did not come.
Then I died and
thought it's all over.
But suddenly they offered me
a thousand year contract
on the big White Ship.
"Play whatever you want
as long as audience has fun!"
If you could only imagine
what it actually means...
People's tastes don't improve
even after their death.
All they want to see is just
some superheroes.
Cheap laughs.
I feel how I'm...
becoming typecast.
I'm not developing!
Imagine what it's like to play
in an act for a thousand years
were you're always
kicked in the b...
...having a cake
smashed in your face.
It's the greatest hell,
an actor can imagine.
Because all I really want
is to leave this ship.
Or to take arms
against the sea of troubles.
And, by opposing, end them?
To die!
To sleep.
Perchance to dream.
That was from Hamlet.
I prefer funny movies.
We'll take the final step.
Sooner or later,
we'll get to the other shore!
Up you go.
Girl, take the lower bunk.
Good.
Prepare yourselves.
Tomorrow is a
very important day.
I'm going to sleep now.
Don't you remember?
I'm going to sleep now.
Speak clearly...
She probably wants
you to tuck her in.
How?
Take your fingers and
press the edges of the blanket.
Maybe even fluff
the blanket a bit.
It depends on the child.
- Enough.
Ingrid.
What?
Your name is Ingrid.
Ingrid?
Yes.
I want to see you
first thing in the morning.
Alright. We'll see tomorrow.
Good night!
Spit the porridge
out of your mouths!
Straighten your backs!
Lighten up your eyes!
Ladies and gentlemen,
it's time for the show called
"Genius and two...
Simpletons!"
Maria, are you
paying any attention?
We're supposed to
have a rehearsal.
But mom promised to come here.
Before that she told us
to give a performance tonight.
I, the director,
cannot go on stage
with two amateurs who
have terrible articulation.
Who are amateurs?
Next to me, you
are all amateurs.
I will show you. Stand up.
Up, up!
So...
Are you ready?
On your mark, get set
and now... act natural!
Natural.
I told you.
I told you, it is hard.
If you go on stage like this,
everyone will see you are fake.
But, I don't want
to become an actor.
Don't lie!
Everyone wants to
become an actor.
No worries, a
little premiere jitters
is a part of the process.
Getting ready?
Good!
Well, I'm here.
Like we talked yesterday.
Let's do our dance.
What dance?
Come, I'll remind you.
Yes, that's right!
I'll go and check on
the stage construction.
You better check out the boat.
Very good idea, captain!
Could you leave us alone?
As you wish.
Wait for me.
Well? Isn't your
company needed anymore?
Are you jealous?
Yeah right!
Let's go check on the boat.
Erik, don't be sad.
Girls just need some time.
Watch your toes
with the barrel!
Otherwise, good job fellas!
Wait! What is "the Gate"?
How do you know
about the Gate?
I just do.
You're not asking
anything just because.
Yes, I do. Why can't you tell me?
What are you doing here?
Where's Coldshoe?
I'm asking you
where's Coldshoe?
Voila! Hello!
We're preparing
for tonight's show.
Really?
For a moment I
thought you were
checking the rescue boat engine.
Me and an engine?
Permission to laugh!
I don't like actors
who aren't natural.
What did I tell you?
I didn't know we have
a theatre critic on board.
Okay, let's do it again!
But this time, sing along.
Well, Erik? Scared?
No! I'm just...
I'm not sure about
my acting skills.
Dear pirates,
I'm happy to
present my new troupe!
"Two Simpletons
and the Genius."
Please, welcome to the stage
The two Simpletons!
Welcome to the stage!
Thank you!
One minute!
One minute, please!
Well? What's taking so long?
The audience awaits.
I heard that last time
they threw rotten
tomatoes at you.
That's how modern
theatre works.
Your task is very simple,
act natural!
Let's do it one more time.
And now the barrel!
Barrel! Barrel! Barrel...
Voila!
Thank you!
It's empty.
Simpletons, climb in!
Into the barrel! Get in!
Hurry up!
Sword, please!
This time we have rotten apples
instead of rotten tomatoes!
Can I have one, too?
- Sure!
If it's for throwing,
I want one, too.
Let's go, or we'll be late.
Clear the way!
Stop playing with
your little swords.
What was that?
A bomb, of course.
Okay, let's find the compass.
It should look like a suitcase.
I know, I saw it
when we came aboard.
It's here!
How do you know?
- I just do.
How do we turn it on?
The big pirate
on the deck said:
"If you see yourself
from the mirror
like others see you."
Actually, it's written here:
"If you see yourself
in the mirror room
like others see you.
Then the Mirror Compass
will show you the way."
This is just a regular mirror.
There has to be more.
What are you looking for?
I'm trying to understand,
how can other people
see you differently.
Got it!
Can you see yourself
from the back?
But others can.
That's the solution!
It's like...
a clothing store fitting room.
Where in one mirror you see
the reflection of the other mirror.
Come take a look.
Over there!
Where did the Simpletons go?
A cheap trick!
Who do you think we are?
That's indeed a good question
who do I think you are?
But, an even better question
where did the Simpletons go?
Where did the Simpletons go?
Mouthpiece!
What are you doing here?
You are missing the show.
The mirror room is unguarded.
Everybody's watching the show.
The mirror room
can't be left unguarded.
You are right.
But it's showtime.
Remember, the
show must go on!
Let's go.
The show must go on.
Where are the children?
Haven't you ever
heard of a magic show?
The disappearing act!
It's a classic.
I will show you a classic.
Have you ever heard
of the right hook?
Sounds familiar.
Look, over there!
The children!
Ovations, ovations!
You have been an
excellent audience!
Come back tomorrow!
Alright. You two,
back to your cabin.
You all, clean up.
The show is over.
You made the mess,
you clean it up.
I wasn't even that
close to the barrel.
You heard the captain!
It's hard for me!
I am not a coldhearted pirate.
It's just a role.
- Get a grip!
You wanted this.
I feel sorry for them.
Even this little quarrelsome girl
Maria has grown on me.
She really believes
you are her mother and...
they hope so sincerely to get
back home, but in reality...
Isn't it a little late for regret?
When you started
to manipulate the children,
you only wanted to save yourself.
Maria!
Yes?
What?
If there are two friends and one
wants to tell the other something,
but he knows, it
would upset the other,
should he still tell her?
Is it something serious?
Yes.
Well, it depends
on what kind of friends they are.
If they are best friends,
then he should tell her.
Are they best friends?
No.
Perhaps they will be.
You look so funny.
Where is the Mirror Compass?
Is this it?
The captain won't take you
to the Gate!
They hope to get home, but...
What happened?
It was working before.
It works only in the hands
of the Mirrored Ones.
Erik solved the puzzle.
We went to the Mirror room...
and then a beam
came out of the compass...
Where are you going?
I need to use the bathroom.
Hurry up. Don't let
the pirates see you.
I won't.
Through the Gate, which leads
to the Shore of Eternal Peace.
The Mirrored One's fatal
one-way boat ride.
When a Mirrored One and a
pirate step through the Gate,
the pirate will find his peace...
But the Mirrored Ones will die
and never return home.
Dear mom and dad,
we are trapped in
the In-Between-World.
Please, come and help me!
Gotcha!
Now tell me everything.
I have nothing to tell.
Spit it out!
Or I'll tell the captain
you were reading the logbook.
Oh squid!
Stop!
Aha! Stop wiggling!
Start talking!
No way!
A Mirrored One.
That's why...
Ouch!
We found a Mirrored One!
A Mirrored One?
Are you sure?
Look at his reflection!
You idiots!
It's just...
Just another of the artist's tricks.
This is a trick mirror.
So I will take him
back to Coldshoe.
Tomorrow you'll all see
a new magic show.
I'll take the boy now.
Hold on!
Let's see what the captain
has to say about it.
The boy stays.
The boy stays!
Don't touch Tiny!
Get off me!
What?
Enough already?
The pirates are after me!
What pirates?
All of them!
- Then we run!
Go back!
They ran that way!
Men, let's get
those Mirrored Ones!
Coldshoe!
Is the boat working?
- I did my best.
We'll find out soon.
The compass!
Give me the compass!
Give me the compass or I'll
turn you all into spiced sprat.
Hand me the compass.
- But...
Give it to me!
Hurry up!
Put it down.
Very good.
The boy too.
Erik!
Captain!
Hold on!
Erik!
Erik, what are you doing?
My mom is still there!
Give it to me!
I won't! Let me go!
- Give it to me!
Get off me!
Captain!
- Wait!
Help me on board...
Captain! You promised!
I only have two Mirrored Ones.
Climb in!
Start the engine!
Hurry up! Now!
- It won't start!
It must be broken!
I am a genius!
Where is the compass?
No, don't do it!
Erik, what are you doing?
I read the logbook,
they're lying!
Give it to me!
Maria, listen to me!
Why are you doing this?
- Doing what?
You really have a
heart made of stone.
Captain is my mother
and we're on our way home!
This is not one
of your puzzles!
Why won't you believe me?
We're friends!
I wouldn't wish a friend like you
for my worst enemy.
Good girl!
Turn it on!
That way!
Yes, captain!
Come on, let's go!
This is it?
- Yes! Let's go!
I haven't seen or touched land
for such a long time.
It was in another life!
I'm so used to swaying,
I can't keep my balance on land!
Wait for me!
And you didn't believe her!
Look! Do you now
recognise our home?
Come, let's
make some pancakes.
Pancakes?
- Yes, Pop likes them...
Did I hear somebody
mention pancakes?
In the kitchen.
Mom!
Mom! Dad! I'm home!
Mom, dad!
What's happening here?
Erik! Be careful!
This is not your home.
I'd forgotten that waiting
for pancakes is so boring.
This is not my room.
What do you mean?
Isn't this your home?
We're still in the In-Between-World.
I need to warn Maria!
What are you doing?
Stay back!
Erik, what's wrong with you?
Stay back! I figured
it out, you lied!
You told us we
can get back home!
But we never going to!
- Are you okay?
Stay there!
I figured it out!
You only needed me
to get out of the
In-Between-World.
Well...?
Well what?
You have to sacrifice me
to get out of this world.
Erik. Are you afraid of me?
But that was your plan.
Yeah.
I didn't think it through properly.
What it would
actually mean for you.
The part where you'd dissolve
into million molecules.
And melt together
with the eternal universe.
What are you saying?
Erik.
You are free to go.
What about Maria?
It's a bit more
complicated for her.
Why?
What do you think the
curse of the pirates is about?
When people die,
then some of them get trapped
in the In-Between-World.
But why?
Because living people
hold them in their thoughts.
What do you think,
who is holding the captain
in the In-Between-World?
Maria!
One, two, three.
Well done, let's try again!
One, two...
- Maria!
Very good, let's do it again!
What's happening to her?
Tricks of the In-Between-World.
They are starting to forget.
Now, we need an ancient trick.
Wiser than all the legends.
Ouch!
Erik?
Maria, I have to
show you something.
What?
- Come!
Maria, where are you going?
Wait for me, I'll be right back.
Where are you taking me?
You'll see.
Have you been to
aunt Brunhilda's room?
Why do you ask?
- Answer.
Yes, she used to invite me over.
Is this the room exactly
like you remember it?
Yes, it is!
You have been in this room,
but not with my stuff in it.
The boxes were next to
the mirror and the globe.
Where are they?
So what?
Also, my father
took that picture down.
Who put it back there?
Just stop it!
Maria, please listen to me.
You haven't heard
my parents talking.
You have only heard their
mumble through the walls.
For you they are like thin air,
you could easily walk through.
This is stupid.
Maria, please listen to me.
- What?
We are still in
the In-Between-World.
This here is your fantasy,
and not our house.
Here we go again!
Step aside!
Maria!
One last thing.
- Well?
Have you ever
looked in this cupboard?
No.
Come here!
Maria, please, come. Please.
Okay, if this is our house,
then this cupboard should have
aunt Brunhilda's
stuff in it. Open it.
Erik, what is that?
No idea...
I think it is the Gate.
What gate?
- You know...
The Gate!
Where the compass led us.
No.
- Maria!
The compass was
never meant to...
Stop it!
It was meant to...
- Don't touch me!
Maria, please!
The compass was never meant
to take us back home.
Shut up!
It was only to take dead
people to the other side.
Shut up! Stop it!
I just wanted to go home.
Maria, is it you who wants to go
where dead people go?
No.
- Then who does?
Who wanted to
turn on the compass?
Maria...
Look, Maria.
What I want to say... is that...
That my mother is dead.
Maria!
Maria!
Maria!
I remember everything.
I remember you.
I remember everything now.
I also remember... that storm.
What are you talking about?
Come here.
What just happened?
Maria finally admitted to herself
that her mother is dead.
So the curse is
broken and her mother
is free to board the White Ship.
I won't let you go!
We could stay here together.
I don't care where we are,
as long as we're together.
Maria...
You saw what became
of me in this world.
We will quickly forget who we are.
Who we are to each other.
It's an endless agony.
Captain, they're waiting for you.
I will come with you.
Maria, don't talk like that.
I forbid you, Maria.
I want you to live.
Who else will make
pancakes for Pop?
Maria, if you go with her,
you'll never come back...
I don't care.
Then I will come with you!
What?
I have never had a friend.
You don't even like me!
You don't care about anyone!
You have a heart of stone!
Nobody has a heart of stone.
Erik, I knew...
Please, tell Pop
that I still love him.
Very much.
Both of you.
Please, tell him.
I will always be with you.
How?
Take this with you.
So you won't forget.
I won't forget.
Mom! How will I
get back to Pop?
You will know.
I can see it.
Erik will show you.
What are you going to do now?
I should get on that ship too.
Maybe the In-Between-World
is the right place
for an actor like me.
How can we get back home?
You need to show
that you're alive.
It was a pleasure
to have met you,
Erik Stoneheart.
And you too,
Maria Sharptooth!
Did you understand
what we must to do now?
No.
Mom said you would know...
I don't.
Don't let go of my hand.
I won't.
Are you okay?
We'll take you back to the shore.
Take the life jackets.
Is everything OK?
Maria, I read your letter.
I know you went to
look for your mother.
I need to tell you something.
Your mother...
When she went to
that expedition...
I already know.
You do?
And she wanted me to tell you
that she still loves you.
Nothing has changed.
What are you talking about?
You don't believe me?
She gave me this.
There's my name on it.
What's going on here?
Don't you worry, honey-bunny.
We know it wasn't your fault.
It was that girl.
Do you love me?
What?
Do you love me?
Of course, Erik!
Of course we love you.
If you really love me,
there are some things
I'd like to ask you.
Firstly, from now on,
please don't call me
blueberry muffin or honey
bunny or sweet dumpling...
And secondly...
Maria and Pop will
stay in their home.
Maria is my friend and I like her.
Alright, sugarm... I mean, Erik.
We just want you to be happy.
Actually, you can
call me sugar muffin,
but only when we're at home.
Ah, there you are.
Here's your glass.
Nobody has a heart of stone.
It would be too heavy to carry.
For one thing.
Secondly, you are truly alive only
when your heart feels something.
Well, actually you're alive only
when you can take
somebody's hand.
Erik?
Yes?
- Let's go to the beach!
Coming!
Erik?
Well done!
You're welcome!
Go, go now!
Don't keep her waiting!
Let's go!
Where're you going?
We're just...
Don't stay too long.
Hold on!
Let's jump in the sea!
Let's go!
I look like an ordinary boy,
but I'm not.
If I were an ordinary boy,
I would be bothered that
Mom and Dad
keep forgetting me.
Or that they don't
have any time for me.
I would be bothered
that no one asked me
if I wanted to move to great
aunt Brunhilda's creepy house.
But I'm not an ordinary boy.
I have a heart of stone.
ERIK STONEHEARHere it is!
We're home.
Erik, let's go inside!
It's awesome.
So, this is gong to
be the living room.
Where?
- Down here.
Here?
- Yes!
...what people?
When friends come over.
Home cinema was
supposed to be upstairs.
Erik, where are you?
Oh, you're in the kitchen.
So, we'll have all
new equipment here.
I already ordered everything.
What equipment?
What did you order?
All the stuff.
Furniture as well.
What did you order?
I ordered the home appliances...
Have you any idea how long
the wait list is?
Erik!
Erik, don't go there!
Why?
Bad people live there. Come!
Let's go see your room.
Who are those bad people?
Don't you worry about it.
Soon they will be gone
and we can start renovating.
Sweetie pie, I promise you
this will be the most
beautiful home in the world.
Are you ready?
And this is the most
beautiful room in this house.
And this is well, yeah...
Your new bed hasn't arrived yet.
Raul, you were supposed to take
aunt Brunhilda's picture down!
Why did she leave
her house to us?
She had no one else.
Why?
Well, she was...
Strange.
- Yes.
What do you mean?
Well, she liked...
to hold sances and things like that.
What are sances?
Summoning spirits.
Like...
dead people's spirits?
Yes.
Raul...
Oh, right...
Honeybun, did I scare you?
No. What's scary about that?
Erik!
Enough already.
It's late.
First night in our new home.
Good night, pumpkin.
- Good night!
Erik!
Wake up!
Erik!
Look at me!
Erik!
Erik!
Erik, look at me!
Mom!
Mom!
- Down here, Erik!
Look at me, Erik!
I have to warn you!
Look.
There is a girl in this house,
who cries every night!
Erik!
Erik! What happened?
Why aren't you in bed?
Mom, I don't like it here.
Let's move back
to our old home.
My little muffin,
what's wrong now?
Did you get scared?
Ye... No.
Nothing scares me.
It's just an old person's room.
Honey, the renovation
will start soon.
You'll get your own room.
Get dressed.
Dad and I will be a
little late tonight.
But you're a big boy,
you'll manage, right?
Oh, god. Bye!
Careful! Look
where you're going.
What are you staring at?
What are you, in love?
Hey, pretty good cookies.
Those are my cookies.
Did you say something?
These cookies crackle so loudly,
I couldn't hear you.
I said, those are mine.
Come and take them then.
Isn't that what you do?
You and your parents.
What?
- Take other people's things.
What things?
Like me and my Pop's home.
This is our house.
Yeah right.
You are nothing but
bourgeois intruders.
You will regret moving here.
I promise it, honey bunny.
You can't do anything to me
my heart is made of stone.
What?
My heart is made of stone.
I don't care what you do or say.
Right, like I believe that.
You can try,
but I don't let feelings get to me.
Not even pain?
Try me.
You just have fatty arms.
Yes?
Sorry, I didn't
introduce myself before.
My name is Maria.
Erik.
Very... unpleasant!
You missed!
Look behind you.
Didn't I tell you
these were bad people?
Why did you play with her?
I didn't play with her.
I don't even like her.
Where do you go
with the pillow case?
Outside. It stinks.
This is insane!
What kind of girl acts that way?
Don't touch it!
The whole house
stinks of rotten eggs.
It's hydrogen sulphide.
Whatever. Raul!
We can't live here like this.
No, we can't. I have had enough.
I'm going to go upstairs
and tell them...
Answer the phone.
Yes, hello!
Yes?
I'll tell them later...
Exactly!
But,
let's move back then.
We'll see.
Your daughter's behaviour shows
that we can't live here together.
So you are throwing us out?
People move, it's normal.
We already talked about this.
I don't know what agreement
you and aunt Brunhilda had,
but this house is
now legally ours.
And you... have to move out.
We have nowhere to go!
There is space for five
families in this house!
Five families...
There is no point in arguing.
If...
If we don't come to an agreement,
I'll file the lawsuit next week.
You are nothing but
bourgeois intruders!
They will sue us and throw us out.
No, I'm not going anywhere!
We are not going anywhere!
No! We are not going!
We're not going anywhere!
There's nothing I can do.
Maria, listen to me!
Leave me alone!
I'm not going anywhere.
Stinking snitch!
I don't care about your lawsuit.
Wait, wait!
I'm on your side.
I'm on your side.
What?
You are not an
ordinary girl. - So?
Ordinary girls don't make
slingshots, not to mention...
hydrogen sulphide bombs.
Your parents.
Your father wears
shabby sweaters.
This refers to absent-mindedness.
Your knowledge of chemistry.
Judging by your own looks...
I conclude that they're teachers?
Okay.
I can help you.
Come again?
I don't like to live
in this creepy house.
You want us to leave.
And I want to leave.
This means we
want the same thing.
If possible, I'd leave tomorrow.
You just want to
know my secret plan
so you can go tell
your mom and dad.
What secret plan?
The one I'm not telling you about.
Suit yourself. So...
Your home is a mess.
There's nothing that
belongs to a woman.
Therefore, I conclude that your
mother does not live with you.
I noted during my
observation that
a corner of your
pillow has mold on it.
Maybe from tears.
Do you cry into the pillow?
Because of your mother?
Is she missing?
I don't need your help,
you nasty Stoneheart.
Friends come over and they want
to watch a movie together,
and you'll have a
home cinema upstairs.
They can watch it in Erik's room.
Come on, honey...
Gotcha!
What are you doing here?
But what are you doing here?
That's none of your business.
Wait! Turn around!
Forget it! You're
going to tell on me.
I mean it, turn around!
- I don't care!
Jump in the water and swim home.
I'm not allowed to go this far.
It's your fault you got in this boat.
Please turn around,
I have to go back home.
I'm not going to turn around!
Please!
Why? - I'm not
going to turn around.
Okay, if you want to know...
I'm going to look for my mom.
What? In this boat?
I will save my
mother from the pirates.
She'll know what to do with you.
She will kick you right out!
What pirates?
- African pirates.
She is held captive.
This was your
secret plan all along?
And what if it was?
You are going to Africa in this?
And so are you.
You are completely...
Say it. What am I?
Do you even know
which way Africa is?
I know it very well!
My mother is an ocea...
oceanologist.
She studies oceans.
We just have to
get to the big ships,
find one on its way to Africa
and ask them to
take us on board.
As simple as that.
Well, it won't start?
No.
This fog will definitely help us
find the big ships.
Don't whine so much.
Give me my bag.
That's the last
photo I have of her.
What happened to her?
Her last expedition
was near Cape Verde.
That's probably where
the pirates attacked them.
I need to find a
ship called Ouroboros.
I think that's where
they're keeping her.
They took the whole crew hostage.
Those guys there.
But,
how are we supposed to
rescue her from the pirates?
I have money.
How much?
- 57 Euros.
You know,
this is the stupidest plan ever.
Shut up!
All you do is play
your video games.
You know nothing of real life!
A ship!
- We are here!
Come here! Hallo!
- We're here!
Come here!
- We're here! Hallo!
We are here!
- Come here!
We are here!
- Come here! Here!
Awesome.
Let's paddle over there.
Look!
Maybe we should
wait for another ship.
This one is a little bit too rusty.
Forget it! We are
going on this one!
We are stranded!
Are you coming?
You can stay here, Stoneheart.
Wait!
What are you staring at?
What are you, in love?
How original.
- Go on then!
Men! We finally
got the compass
from the White Ship!
What's going on? Move!
I can't! There are pirates!
What pirates?
The compass!
When you see
yourself in the mirror
like others see you,
then the compass
will show you the way.
Let's open it!
- Wait!
What does it mean?
I don't see a thing.
Do you see me?
Only with my right eye.
What about in the the mirror?
It is just an ordinary mirror!
And we still have no reflections!
So...
Where is the slimefish we took
with us from the White Ship?
Slimefish?
That useless blobfish, the clown!
Ah, the clown!
Clown?
It did seem curious to me that
you robbed the
White Ship for my sake.
Coldshoe, how do you turn it on?
Listen, I'm just an actor.
See?
I didn't ask if you are an actor.
I want you to turn it on!
I'm seeing this box for the first...
...okay, maybe
for the second time.
Turn it on!
I don't know how!
By the way, you
have a cool hat.
Let's just throw him overboard!
Let's throw him overboard!
A spy! Catch him!
Let me go!
Let's find out
where he came from!
First let's throw him over board!
No, let's find out who he is!
Let me go!
Let's throw him
overboard and then...
Stop! Stop, wait!
Let me go!
First overboard! And then...
Stop!
That's an actor from my troupe.
Beloved pirates,
I've always thought,
I might get a chance
to perform to you again.
Like in the good old times.
Unfortunately, I can't
help you with this box.
But, you'd still like to see
a proper show, right?
Let's get back to this!
Who is this toadfish...
and how did he end up here?
A superb question! Meet...
my newest troupe member.
- Ouch!
I can't stand up.
My leg hurts.
Play along.
Your troupe?
- Yeah.
I achieved a certain mastery
as a solo artist and now...
Get up!
- I can't!
What's wrong?
- My leg hurts!
Stop whining!
- Ouch!
Your show better be funny!
It is!
But what shall we
do with this box?
There is a time for everything.
Men, let's forget about the box.
But why?
Because our ship
is called Ouroboros.
And our captain is Blackheart!
This is it!
And the show must go on!
Take me to your captain!
What?
I demand that you take me
to your captain. Please!
She demands to see our captain.
Look, little girl,
these two nice fellas
will take you to the captain.
For real?
- For real.
Don't be afraid, my little girl.
Go on!
What's going on here, men?
Why are there so many
freeloaders on the ship?
I will inform the captain
that you're here.
Please, after you!
Let me out! Open up!
I'll make a complaint!
You!
Help me.
How's your ingenious plan going?
Very good!
Did you see the
ship's name Ouroboros!
That's the name I
was talking about!
My mother is on this ship.
It's this one!
We have to find the captain...
The cursed captain!
You mentioned something
about the captain?
The captain's heart is as
cold and dark as the ocean floor.
But how do we find him?
Maria, this "cold
and dark" sounds...
Do you want to know a secret?
This captain
won't take you to the Gate.
You have to find it yourself
to get out of this world.
Okay, but first, can we
just get out of this prison.
This prison?
Why didn't you just say so?
Come along then.
In there?
- Yes.
Do you need help?
No, I'll take the cane.
Okay, suit yourself.
Mom?
Mom?
Mom?
Mom!
Do you want the
pirates to find us?
My mother has to be here!
Something's wrong here.
"Shiny round thing,
maybe for preparing food."
This is the weirdest museum
I've ever been to.
What a weird place.
Look!
A mysterious white slab.
To be used with
the captain's permit
once every 1000
days for 30 seconds.
Maria, let's go.
Very weird!
Why are the mirrors so dirty?
How should I know?
I know that one!
What do you mean?
This is my mother's mirror.
Maybe it's just similar?
No, even my name
is written on it.
I told you! And you
didn't believe me.
Maria!
I won't go anywhere
without my mother.
Your mother, here?
Alright, let's start
from the beginning.
Did you find the
Mirror Compass?
What Mirror Compass?
Don't play dumb!
You are in the
pirates' most sacred room
and you are telling me you
don't know anything about it?
Okay, if we want to escape
this place together,
we have to help
each other out. Agreed?
And the lady of your heart
can also come with us.
What are you doing with this?
It's mine!
Give it to me!
Give it to me!
They want to steal back
the Mirror Compass!
What do you want?
We found spies in
the mirror room.
What?
How did they get
into the mirror room?
I'm asking, where
were the guards?
That's what I thought.
What should we do?
Throw you all overboard?
Yes!
We'll put four men
in front of the door.
Four men?
Very good!
Throw the spies overboard!
Wait, I'm looking for capt...
You know...
No need to bother the captain
with such a small matter.
Throwing overboard
such a clich.
Wait-wait!
Was the artist with
the little thieves?
What were you doing
in the mirror room?
I was rehearsing.
I plan to extend my troupe.
You talk too much.
I can't remember,
did we throw you
overboard the last time
because of bad performance
or was there something else?
Awful child, how are
your teeth so sharp?
I'm not going anywhere!
I'm looking for my mother.
What is she talking about?
Don't listen her,
they're all halfwits!
Enough!
Mom?
Esteemed Captain Blackheart,
I didn't notice you before...
Coldshoe!
- Mom!
Wait! - Mom,
what's going on here?
Mom? I almost
remember that word.
That means a human,
usually a female,
who gives birth to offspring.
Like them, only smaller at first.
Mom! It's me, Maria!
Let me go!
Mom.
I am the captain, not your mother.
Captain Blackheart.
Throw them overboard!
Let's go for a swim!
Erik, help me!
Come on now!
Show her this!
- Give it back!
If you're not my mother,
how did this get here?
Everybody, stop!
Why have you taken a mirror
out from the mirror room?
What are you really up to?
Captain?
Now that I think about it,
I would like to know
if these little spies
have a talent for comedy.
Clear the room!
Everybody out!
Alright.
You too!
Wait behind the door.
And not a word to anyone.
You have no idea how long
I have waited for you.
For us?
Yes, for you to save me
from the curse of
the In-Between-World.
What curse?
Don't you know where you are?
This is the In-Between-World.
The world between
the world of the living
and the world of the dead.
Between the world of the living
and the world of the dead?
Yes.
When people die, then normally
they board a nice White Ship
that takes them
to the other side.
On the Shore of Eternal Peace.
But there are people who
cannot go to the other side,
They become pirates, like us.
What are you doing here?
I don't know.
That's how it is.
If you stay for too long
in the In-Between-world,
you'll forget your previous life.
You don't remember anything?
The only thing we know,
is the wish to leave this place.
How can we save you?
Come, I'll show you.
There's a legend in our logbook
about people with reflections,
who can turn the compass on.
And each Mirrored
One can save
one pirate from
the In-Between-World.
The fog will lift,
and the pirate will be free.
We are the Mirrored Ones?
Coldshoe,
did you know that
they are the Mirrored Ones?
I thought you were
an actor, not a liar.
Captain, if for once in my life
I try to be honest off the stage.
Then let me point out,
that there are two of them
and there are also...
two of us.
Mom.
If we take you back home,
will you remember me then?
Yes.
Where is the
Mirror Compass then?
In the room with the mirrors.
That's right.
How did you know?
He's always solving puzzles.
Let's go there!
- Wait a minute.
You heard, they put
four guards there.
But you're the captain.
Tell them...
It might rouse suspicion.
Look, they can only take
two pirates with them.
But believe me, all the pirates
would like to escape this place.
What should we do?
- Calm down!
I have a plan!
Men!
Everyone got that?
And remember:
nobody on this ship can know
that you are the Mirrored Ones.
Today, we saw the
White Ship again.
Which carries
those who are happy.
They are not lost in endless fog.
Is this fair?
No it is not!
Why should we be in the fog!
But we managed to
take the compass!
Thank you!
For what?
If you hadn't remembered
the mirror, then... well...
You're not a total jerk.
How are your
feelings treating you?
Fine.
Why are you here?
You are not a pirate!
Vanity... My young friend.
Look... I was once an actor.
But the great fame, as they say,
did not come.
Then I died and
thought it's all over.
But suddenly they offered me
a thousand year contract
on the big White Ship.
"Play whatever you want
as long as audience has fun!"
If you could only imagine
what it actually means...
People's tastes don't improve
even after their death.
All they want to see is just
some superheroes.
Cheap laughs.
I feel how I'm...
becoming typecast.
I'm not developing!
Imagine what it's like to play
in an act for a thousand years
were you're always
kicked in the b...
...having a cake
smashed in your face.
It's the greatest hell,
an actor can imagine.
Because all I really want
is to leave this ship.
Or to take arms
against the sea of troubles.
And, by opposing, end them?
To die!
To sleep.
Perchance to dream.
That was from Hamlet.
I prefer funny movies.
We'll take the final step.
Sooner or later,
we'll get to the other shore!
Up you go.
Girl, take the lower bunk.
Good.
Prepare yourselves.
Tomorrow is a
very important day.
I'm going to sleep now.
Don't you remember?
I'm going to sleep now.
Speak clearly...
She probably wants
you to tuck her in.
How?
Take your fingers and
press the edges of the blanket.
Maybe even fluff
the blanket a bit.
It depends on the child.
- Enough.
Ingrid.
What?
Your name is Ingrid.
Ingrid?
Yes.
I want to see you
first thing in the morning.
Alright. We'll see tomorrow.
Good night!
Spit the porridge
out of your mouths!
Straighten your backs!
Lighten up your eyes!
Ladies and gentlemen,
it's time for the show called
"Genius and two...
Simpletons!"
Maria, are you
paying any attention?
We're supposed to
have a rehearsal.
But mom promised to come here.
Before that she told us
to give a performance tonight.
I, the director,
cannot go on stage
with two amateurs who
have terrible articulation.
Who are amateurs?
Next to me, you
are all amateurs.
I will show you. Stand up.
Up, up!
So...
Are you ready?
On your mark, get set
and now... act natural!
Natural.
I told you.
I told you, it is hard.
If you go on stage like this,
everyone will see you are fake.
But, I don't want
to become an actor.
Don't lie!
Everyone wants to
become an actor.
No worries, a
little premiere jitters
is a part of the process.
Getting ready?
Good!
Well, I'm here.
Like we talked yesterday.
Let's do our dance.
What dance?
Come, I'll remind you.
Yes, that's right!
I'll go and check on
the stage construction.
You better check out the boat.
Very good idea, captain!
Could you leave us alone?
As you wish.
Wait for me.
Well? Isn't your
company needed anymore?
Are you jealous?
Yeah right!
Let's go check on the boat.
Erik, don't be sad.
Girls just need some time.
Watch your toes
with the barrel!
Otherwise, good job fellas!
Wait! What is "the Gate"?
How do you know
about the Gate?
I just do.
You're not asking
anything just because.
Yes, I do. Why can't you tell me?
What are you doing here?
Where's Coldshoe?
I'm asking you
where's Coldshoe?
Voila! Hello!
We're preparing
for tonight's show.
Really?
For a moment I
thought you were
checking the rescue boat engine.
Me and an engine?
Permission to laugh!
I don't like actors
who aren't natural.
What did I tell you?
I didn't know we have
a theatre critic on board.
Okay, let's do it again!
But this time, sing along.
Well, Erik? Scared?
No! I'm just...
I'm not sure about
my acting skills.
Dear pirates,
I'm happy to
present my new troupe!
"Two Simpletons
and the Genius."
Please, welcome to the stage
The two Simpletons!
Welcome to the stage!
Thank you!
One minute!
One minute, please!
Well? What's taking so long?
The audience awaits.
I heard that last time
they threw rotten
tomatoes at you.
That's how modern
theatre works.
Your task is very simple,
act natural!
Let's do it one more time.
And now the barrel!
Barrel! Barrel! Barrel...
Voila!
Thank you!
It's empty.
Simpletons, climb in!
Into the barrel! Get in!
Hurry up!
Sword, please!
This time we have rotten apples
instead of rotten tomatoes!
Can I have one, too?
- Sure!
If it's for throwing,
I want one, too.
Let's go, or we'll be late.
Clear the way!
Stop playing with
your little swords.
What was that?
A bomb, of course.
Okay, let's find the compass.
It should look like a suitcase.
I know, I saw it
when we came aboard.
It's here!
How do you know?
- I just do.
How do we turn it on?
The big pirate
on the deck said:
"If you see yourself
from the mirror
like others see you."
Actually, it's written here:
"If you see yourself
in the mirror room
like others see you.
Then the Mirror Compass
will show you the way."
This is just a regular mirror.
There has to be more.
What are you looking for?
I'm trying to understand,
how can other people
see you differently.
Got it!
Can you see yourself
from the back?
But others can.
That's the solution!
It's like...
a clothing store fitting room.
Where in one mirror you see
the reflection of the other mirror.
Come take a look.
Over there!
Where did the Simpletons go?
A cheap trick!
Who do you think we are?
That's indeed a good question
who do I think you are?
But, an even better question
where did the Simpletons go?
Where did the Simpletons go?
Mouthpiece!
What are you doing here?
You are missing the show.
The mirror room is unguarded.
Everybody's watching the show.
The mirror room
can't be left unguarded.
You are right.
But it's showtime.
Remember, the
show must go on!
Let's go.
The show must go on.
Where are the children?
Haven't you ever
heard of a magic show?
The disappearing act!
It's a classic.
I will show you a classic.
Have you ever heard
of the right hook?
Sounds familiar.
Look, over there!
The children!
Ovations, ovations!
You have been an
excellent audience!
Come back tomorrow!
Alright. You two,
back to your cabin.
You all, clean up.
The show is over.
You made the mess,
you clean it up.
I wasn't even that
close to the barrel.
You heard the captain!
It's hard for me!
I am not a coldhearted pirate.
It's just a role.
- Get a grip!
You wanted this.
I feel sorry for them.
Even this little quarrelsome girl
Maria has grown on me.
She really believes
you are her mother and...
they hope so sincerely to get
back home, but in reality...
Isn't it a little late for regret?
When you started
to manipulate the children,
you only wanted to save yourself.
Maria!
Yes?
What?
If there are two friends and one
wants to tell the other something,
but he knows, it
would upset the other,
should he still tell her?
Is it something serious?
Yes.
Well, it depends
on what kind of friends they are.
If they are best friends,
then he should tell her.
Are they best friends?
No.
Perhaps they will be.
You look so funny.
Where is the Mirror Compass?
Is this it?
The captain won't take you
to the Gate!
They hope to get home, but...
What happened?
It was working before.
It works only in the hands
of the Mirrored Ones.
Erik solved the puzzle.
We went to the Mirror room...
and then a beam
came out of the compass...
Where are you going?
I need to use the bathroom.
Hurry up. Don't let
the pirates see you.
I won't.
Through the Gate, which leads
to the Shore of Eternal Peace.
The Mirrored One's fatal
one-way boat ride.
When a Mirrored One and a
pirate step through the Gate,
the pirate will find his peace...
But the Mirrored Ones will die
and never return home.
Dear mom and dad,
we are trapped in
the In-Between-World.
Please, come and help me!
Gotcha!
Now tell me everything.
I have nothing to tell.
Spit it out!
Or I'll tell the captain
you were reading the logbook.
Oh squid!
Stop!
Aha! Stop wiggling!
Start talking!
No way!
A Mirrored One.
That's why...
Ouch!
We found a Mirrored One!
A Mirrored One?
Are you sure?
Look at his reflection!
You idiots!
It's just...
Just another of the artist's tricks.
This is a trick mirror.
So I will take him
back to Coldshoe.
Tomorrow you'll all see
a new magic show.
I'll take the boy now.
Hold on!
Let's see what the captain
has to say about it.
The boy stays.
The boy stays!
Don't touch Tiny!
Get off me!
What?
Enough already?
The pirates are after me!
What pirates?
All of them!
- Then we run!
Go back!
They ran that way!
Men, let's get
those Mirrored Ones!
Coldshoe!
Is the boat working?
- I did my best.
We'll find out soon.
The compass!
Give me the compass!
Give me the compass or I'll
turn you all into spiced sprat.
Hand me the compass.
- But...
Give it to me!
Hurry up!
Put it down.
Very good.
The boy too.
Erik!
Captain!
Hold on!
Erik!
Erik, what are you doing?
My mom is still there!
Give it to me!
I won't! Let me go!
- Give it to me!
Get off me!
Captain!
- Wait!
Help me on board...
Captain! You promised!
I only have two Mirrored Ones.
Climb in!
Start the engine!
Hurry up! Now!
- It won't start!
It must be broken!
I am a genius!
Where is the compass?
No, don't do it!
Erik, what are you doing?
I read the logbook,
they're lying!
Give it to me!
Maria, listen to me!
Why are you doing this?
- Doing what?
You really have a
heart made of stone.
Captain is my mother
and we're on our way home!
This is not one
of your puzzles!
Why won't you believe me?
We're friends!
I wouldn't wish a friend like you
for my worst enemy.
Good girl!
Turn it on!
That way!
Yes, captain!
Come on, let's go!
This is it?
- Yes! Let's go!
I haven't seen or touched land
for such a long time.
It was in another life!
I'm so used to swaying,
I can't keep my balance on land!
Wait for me!
And you didn't believe her!
Look! Do you now
recognise our home?
Come, let's
make some pancakes.
Pancakes?
- Yes, Pop likes them...
Did I hear somebody
mention pancakes?
In the kitchen.
Mom!
Mom! Dad! I'm home!
Mom, dad!
What's happening here?
Erik! Be careful!
This is not your home.
I'd forgotten that waiting
for pancakes is so boring.
This is not my room.
What do you mean?
Isn't this your home?
We're still in the In-Between-World.
I need to warn Maria!
What are you doing?
Stay back!
Erik, what's wrong with you?
Stay back! I figured
it out, you lied!
You told us we
can get back home!
But we never going to!
- Are you okay?
Stay there!
I figured it out!
You only needed me
to get out of the
In-Between-World.
Well...?
Well what?
You have to sacrifice me
to get out of this world.
Erik. Are you afraid of me?
But that was your plan.
Yeah.
I didn't think it through properly.
What it would
actually mean for you.
The part where you'd dissolve
into million molecules.
And melt together
with the eternal universe.
What are you saying?
Erik.
You are free to go.
What about Maria?
It's a bit more
complicated for her.
Why?
What do you think the
curse of the pirates is about?
When people die,
then some of them get trapped
in the In-Between-World.
But why?
Because living people
hold them in their thoughts.
What do you think,
who is holding the captain
in the In-Between-World?
Maria!
One, two, three.
Well done, let's try again!
One, two...
- Maria!
Very good, let's do it again!
What's happening to her?
Tricks of the In-Between-World.
They are starting to forget.
Now, we need an ancient trick.
Wiser than all the legends.
Ouch!
Erik?
Maria, I have to
show you something.
What?
- Come!
Maria, where are you going?
Wait for me, I'll be right back.
Where are you taking me?
You'll see.
Have you been to
aunt Brunhilda's room?
Why do you ask?
- Answer.
Yes, she used to invite me over.
Is this the room exactly
like you remember it?
Yes, it is!
You have been in this room,
but not with my stuff in it.
The boxes were next to
the mirror and the globe.
Where are they?
So what?
Also, my father
took that picture down.
Who put it back there?
Just stop it!
Maria, please listen to me.
You haven't heard
my parents talking.
You have only heard their
mumble through the walls.
For you they are like thin air,
you could easily walk through.
This is stupid.
Maria, please listen to me.
- What?
We are still in
the In-Between-World.
This here is your fantasy,
and not our house.
Here we go again!
Step aside!
Maria!
One last thing.
- Well?
Have you ever
looked in this cupboard?
No.
Come here!
Maria, please, come. Please.
Okay, if this is our house,
then this cupboard should have
aunt Brunhilda's
stuff in it. Open it.
Erik, what is that?
No idea...
I think it is the Gate.
What gate?
- You know...
The Gate!
Where the compass led us.
No.
- Maria!
The compass was
never meant to...
Stop it!
It was meant to...
- Don't touch me!
Maria, please!
The compass was never meant
to take us back home.
Shut up!
It was only to take dead
people to the other side.
Shut up! Stop it!
I just wanted to go home.
Maria, is it you who wants to go
where dead people go?
No.
- Then who does?
Who wanted to
turn on the compass?
Maria...
Look, Maria.
What I want to say... is that...
That my mother is dead.
Maria!
Maria!
Maria!
I remember everything.
I remember you.
I remember everything now.
I also remember... that storm.
What are you talking about?
Come here.
What just happened?
Maria finally admitted to herself
that her mother is dead.
So the curse is
broken and her mother
is free to board the White Ship.
I won't let you go!
We could stay here together.
I don't care where we are,
as long as we're together.
Maria...
You saw what became
of me in this world.
We will quickly forget who we are.
Who we are to each other.
It's an endless agony.
Captain, they're waiting for you.
I will come with you.
Maria, don't talk like that.
I forbid you, Maria.
I want you to live.
Who else will make
pancakes for Pop?
Maria, if you go with her,
you'll never come back...
I don't care.
Then I will come with you!
What?
I have never had a friend.
You don't even like me!
You don't care about anyone!
You have a heart of stone!
Nobody has a heart of stone.
Erik, I knew...
Please, tell Pop
that I still love him.
Very much.
Both of you.
Please, tell him.
I will always be with you.
How?
Take this with you.
So you won't forget.
I won't forget.
Mom! How will I
get back to Pop?
You will know.
I can see it.
Erik will show you.
What are you going to do now?
I should get on that ship too.
Maybe the In-Between-World
is the right place
for an actor like me.
How can we get back home?
You need to show
that you're alive.
It was a pleasure
to have met you,
Erik Stoneheart.
And you too,
Maria Sharptooth!
Did you understand
what we must to do now?
No.
Mom said you would know...
I don't.
Don't let go of my hand.
I won't.
Are you okay?
We'll take you back to the shore.
Take the life jackets.
Is everything OK?
Maria, I read your letter.
I know you went to
look for your mother.
I need to tell you something.
Your mother...
When she went to
that expedition...
I already know.
You do?
And she wanted me to tell you
that she still loves you.
Nothing has changed.
What are you talking about?
You don't believe me?
She gave me this.
There's my name on it.
What's going on here?
Don't you worry, honey-bunny.
We know it wasn't your fault.
It was that girl.
Do you love me?
What?
Do you love me?
Of course, Erik!
Of course we love you.
If you really love me,
there are some things
I'd like to ask you.
Firstly, from now on,
please don't call me
blueberry muffin or honey
bunny or sweet dumpling...
And secondly...
Maria and Pop will
stay in their home.
Maria is my friend and I like her.
Alright, sugarm... I mean, Erik.
We just want you to be happy.
Actually, you can
call me sugar muffin,
but only when we're at home.
Ah, there you are.
Here's your glass.
Nobody has a heart of stone.
It would be too heavy to carry.
For one thing.
Secondly, you are truly alive only
when your heart feels something.
Well, actually you're alive only
when you can take
somebody's hand.
Erik?
Yes?
- Let's go to the beach!
Coming!
Erik?
Well done!
You're welcome!
Go, go now!
Don't keep her waiting!
Let's go!
Where're you going?
We're just...
Don't stay too long.
Hold on!
Let's jump in the sea!
Let's go!