Pinecone (2026) Movie Script
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- Who's there?
There is something there. A beast!
You stay away! Get away from here!
Help! Help!
- Are you okay?
- Ah!
Ah!
- Get back inside.
- You need more men.
- Don't worry. I will
get the men here quickly.
Leave me alone!
Run, run! What are you waiting for?
Get out! Run, run for your lives!
- Which is it, you mad
creature? Run or fight?
- We have to hurry. Where are they?
We can't let it get far.
- We came as fast as we could.
- Would you have let
an old woman perish so?
And you standing but a mile away?
- Do you have us run
barefoot in half-clothes?
- What manner of beast was it?
What is it we're hunting in these hills?
- It was as tall as a tree,
as wide as two bears.
A brutal beast with fangs
as long as your fingers.
- A beast that large?
- Our fate is in your hands.
You must go and capture
this beast or destroy it.
If you cannot, we will all perish.
- I will not let a black
cloud hover over this land.
- We'll cage the creature if we can.
If not, we'll end its roaming.
- Stop your prattling and move yourselves.
- On with us. The beast
won't roam far from its den.
- And if it comes back
here, I will crush it.
- There's Papa. I want him to
take me to the river today,
and I wanna play in the water.
- I am sure he's out getting
us a delicious meal to eat.
The river does sound like a fun adventure.
- I wanna be brave like him.
I wanna help get food for us.
- Your father walks far
and he walks careful.
- How is he not afraid out
there in the forest all alone?
- He is afraid at times.
Being brave does not mean having no fear.
- How did he get scared?
He is so big and tough.
- Brave is feeling it and walking anyway.
Brave means your heart is strong.
- Strong like with big arms?
- Strong enough to stand tall.
Strong enough to stay kind.
Strong enough to help
when someone is smaller.
- So being kind and caring is brave?
- The bravest hearts
are the gentlest ones.
You stay here until I get back.
I'm going to check on your father.
- He won't escape us this
time. Just a little farther.
- There's been gunfire.
Not half an hour past.
Came from the east of the settlement
- We'll not have disorder in this parish.
- The shots carried
clear across the parish.
- Where precisely was this firing heard?
- Beyond the lower cottages,
near the timberline past O'Malley's field.
- If it is a beast, we shall confirm it.
If it is something else,
we shall discover it.
I wake with dark moss on my feet
Fox on the hill, listen to me breathe
This forest is big
and beautiful and wild
Every tree a story calling to a child
I will be brave like Father
He can move the tallest hill
If he can cross the roaring waters
Then I can learn his will
So I will walk among green
Through every winding way
In this sanctioned
land of so many things
I'll prove I'm brave today
Fern-guarded streams
Blue bells that ring
Old fallen logs where tiny robins sing
I whisper his words
into the curling leaves
Stand up straight, my little one.
Trust what your heart believes
I will be brave like Father.
He can move the tallest hill
If he can cross the roaring water
Then I can learn his will
So I walk among the green
Through every winding way
In this sanctioned
land of so many things
I'll prove I'm brave today
- What are you doing out
here? Where is our son?
- I heard a rifle. I was worried.
He's at the cave.
- You left him alone? It's
not safe for you out here.
I have men chasing me
and trying to hurt me.
- I told you to stay away
from the town and the farm.
What are we gonna do?
- We aren't doing anything.
You're gonna go back to
the cave and keep him safe.
I will keep leading them
far into the forest.
- Why don't we go back
together and get Pinecone?
Then we can find a new home. We can leave.
- There's no time for that
and it's too dangerous.
You head back and I will
be back later tonight.
Go get to the cave, quickly.
- Have you heard?
There's something troubling
the farms these past nights.
A creature of some sort.
- That's men's stories after dark.
Talk travels faster than truth.
- The men have gone out with
rifles. That's no story.
- If there's something
about in those woods,
it's not been there long
and it's not afraid of men.
- Three shots I counted
and shouting after that.
- Men shout at shadows
when the light fails.
- Shadows do not splinter timber
nor stand the height of two men.
- I'd best be getting back to Kit.
With any fortune, they'll
find naught but a wolf
and settle the matter soon enough
- I'll be off then, my
friend. Mind yourself, Davie.
- Something's after the eggs again.
I seen it bolt toward the woods.
- Hurry now. Let's head after it.
There it is. I see something moving.
The wood's gone still.
- Patrick, Patrick, where are ye?
I'd have sworn he ran this
way. Have you seen it?
- I found not. There's no sign of him.
- It's near our weekly ride, Uncle.
Miss Bessie is steadier than most folk.
- You have a sharp head on you, girl,
but the woods aren't gentle.
- I can handle myself, Uncle.
I've ridden those trails
since I could walk.
- You've courage, I'll grant you that.
But courage without heed
can turn quick to folly.
There's more stirring in those
trees than fox or stray dog.
- I know those trails
better than most, Uncle.
I'll not go wandering blind.
- And I've not forgot,
there's been queer stirring
across the countryside.
Stock gone missing, pens torn,
something running in and out of farms.
- It's probably just a fox or a badger.
If I see danger, I won't be foolish.
- That old mare is wiser
than most men I've known.
But mind me, if there's truly
something loose in them woods,
you turn back the moment
your gut tells you.
- She's minded me better
than most ever could,
and she's never once led me astray.
- Mind yourself now and don't
forget a bite for the road.
Bring the bandage pouch just in case.
- Don't worry, Uncle. I'll be just fine.
- Be back before dark.
- I will, Uncle. Will not linger.
I know. There you are, old girl.
I knew I'd find you
standing quiet as ever.
He's worrying again. You know that.
Always thinking the woods
are darker than they are,
but we've ridden them
paths since I was small.
There's not a bend that
you know better than I do.
You've near raised me yourself,
kept me from foolish falls and worse.
If they're stirring in them trees,
you'll feel it first, won't you?
Let's get you ready to
go on our adventure.
It's going to be a wonderful day.
- Nelly, I heard something
running through the yard.
Have you seen anything?
Many odd things have been
happening around the countryside.
Maybe I'm just worrying
too much. I have to worry.
I'm the only one keeping that girl safe.
It's been hard without her parents here.
I promised them I would look
after her when they left.
Didn't expect them not to come back.
Enough of me blabbering
on. I have work to do.
Now what in blazes is that?
- Where do you think
they're going, Bessie?
It smells like trouble.
Let's head our way to the south trail.
We can get some hazelnuts for Uncle Davie.
- Sorry I'm late. What hunt is this?
- We're after a great
beast. No common creature.
I found tracks leading to
a cave and to the west.
- I will do my best to help.
- Where is Davie? Have you seen him?
Has he gotten word?
- I haven't seen him. Maybe
he's already out here.
- We can't wait for him.
We have to stay focused.
- What do you need me to do?
- You check the east side
and I'll stay in this area.
Hopefully the constabulary will come.
- Sounds like a plan.
- We'll tread carefully
and see this threat ended.
Take it alive, if we're able.
- I'll circle back after a while.
- What's the trouble?
- You'd best leave these
woods. We're hunting a beast.
- A beast in these woods?
- It's no wolf nor stag we're after.
And it leaves no good behind it.
- This beast must be what my uncle Davie
was concerned about.
- 'Tis a horrible creature
cloaked in dark fur,
and I tell you plain, there's whisper
it carries off folks into the wild.
- I have traveled these
woods since I was a child.
I have never been in any danger.
- Times have changed. Now
these woods are full of evil.
They are no place for a woman.
- I have never heard of such a thing.
- Do you need me to escort you home
before I head off after this thing?
- Bessie will keep me safe,
and we will be just fine.
- That's fine. You be careful.
- We will leave now. You
will be safe out there.
- Hurry now. Get out of these woods.
- A beast in these woods?
Did you hear that noise,
Bessie? That sounds like crying.
Are you okay? I won't hurt you.
Don't be scared. I am here to help you.
Well then, do you have a name, little one?
- Uh-huh.
- Oh, is it Pinecone?
- Uh-huh. Ah.
- Hello there, Pinecone.
I'm sure you're not the
beast they speak of.
You are so cute.
Maybe it is your parents they're after.
Did they take your parents
from you? I hope not.
I will get you safe.
I lost mine, but not recently.
It happened when I was just a baby.
I guess I don't really
miss them like you do.
My uncle Davie is like my dad.
He took me in when I was
just three months old.
He never treats me like a
niece. He actually adopted me.
It means taking in
someone that isn't yours
and loving them like they are.
You're hurt, you poor boy.
What happened to your arm?
Bessie has just the thing
for that. Bessie is my horse.
She is my best friend. You will love her.
Let's get you fixed
up. I'll be right back.
Now let's go introduce you to Bessie.
This is our new friend.
We will call him Pinecone.
Pinecone meet Bessie.
- There is no sound of disorder.
Where is the uproar that was reported?
- I'm glad to see you
were summoned out here.
- Are you among the men
hunting this creature?
Was it you who discharged
a rifle in these woods?
- It was me. I had a
clear shot of the beast.
- Where is this beast you speak of?
- He is not far, but there
are only a few of us.
- We divide and sweep the wood.
Should the creature be captured alive,
it will reflect favorably
upon this command.
- I don't think we can capture it.
I'm heading out to look for more tracks.
- Let's find this beast and
get back before nightfall.
Hey
He came like wild weather
Laughing eyes with ancient smile
Older than the oceans,
yet she's still a child
I know the kind of wonder,
I carried it a while
I was found and folded in
Now I'm the one who
will file your grin
Hey
Misty hills, sweet
one, we ride, we run
You are my new friend unlike anyone
If the world feels strange
and the road's too long
Lean in, lean on, I'll be your friend
Hey
They gave me a new story long ago
Another home, now I
open up the doorway
You will never ride alone
Hey
Boots, you got me Heather
Here within the gale
Two hearts humming together
in the same soft tale
Oh, yeah
Misty hills, sweet
one, we ride, we run
You're my new friend unlike anyone
If the world feels strange
and the road's too long
Lean in, lean on, I'll be your friend
Hey
Hand and hand on the higher road
Laughing loud at the old unknown
- You wait right here.
I will be right back.
Have you seen Uncle Davie,
Nelly? I've looked everywhere.
Uncle Davie, are you here?
What are you doing out?
Are you hungry? Let's get you some milk.
You look tired.
I will prepare you a nice,
warm place in the barn to rest.
You will be safe there.
While you're resting, I will find Davie
and try and find out more about
this beast or your parents.
Come on, let's go get you
settled down with Bessie.
- What kind of animal
are you? I am a bigfoot.
- I'm an Irish Draught horse.
I have never met a bigfoot before.
- You're big and strong like my father.
I'm gonna be big and strong
one day just like you.
- Why were you wandering
alone in the forest?
- My mother told me to stay in the caves,
but I was hungry so I came out
to find food and to have fun.
- Your mother is probably
worried sick about you.
- Maybe I should head back home.
- She's probably looking
for you right now.
It's not safe out there
with a beast on the loose.
- I've never seen a beast before,
but my parents will protect me.
- You be careful and get back quickly.
- It was nice meeting you all.
I will be back when I can.
There's mud on my coat
And your name on my tongue
You sleep in that small room
I don't sleep at all
They said this world bites
Leaves teeth in the soft ones
I sharpen my silence
for anyone who comes
I am a mother, a mother never fails
I walk through the dark
till the dark turns pale
I carry your thunder
inside my two frail hands
A mother protects till
the last light stands
- He's gone, Bessie. I knew
it the moment I walked in.
I suppose he went looking for his mother.
I hope he didn't think I abandoned him.
I was only gone for a short time.
When you care for something,
you see it through.
You don't turn your back
when things grow difficult.
I will help him somehow.
I don't know what I will tell Davie
or how I will convince him to help.
- It was hard to get
this bread order together
with that beast running loose.
I'm surprised you're
not out with the hunt.
- No, ma'am.
I've heard the talk,
but men's stories grow
larger with the telling.
- It tried to hurt me, it attacked me,
and the only thing that saved me
was the strength in these arms.
- How did you see this beast?
- I saw it with my own eyes.
It was a beast the likes of which
I've never seen in all my years.
- And how is it you stand here unharmed?
- Maybe it saw my temper
and thought better of it.
I screamed for help and it ran off.
- If that's the case, the
creature showed good sense.
- Best get inside for the
night. Good evening to you.
- I must be going.
- Give Kit my regards.
- I'm sorry I was gone so long.
What is that on your arm?
You left the cave, didn't
you? I told you to stay here.
- I'm sorry.
I got hungry and wanted to
be brave so I left for food.
- You could have been hurt.
Where did the cloth come from?
Did you get close to the humans?
- I met a human girl who was very nice,
and she wrapped my arm for me.
- Your father is out
running from them now.
They are trying to hurt him.
- Oh, no. Is Papa okay?
Do we need to go help him?
- He will be gone until tonight,
and he is doing just fine.
We are going to stay safe here in the cave
until he gets back.
- What's all this yelling
about? Who you looking for?
- It's a long story, Uncle.
I'm looking for my little friend.
I brought him here and he
was safe. Now he is gone.
- Calm down. I'm sure
we can find your friend.
- His name is Pinecone. He's
a creature of the woods.
- Are you talking about
that little critter
running around the farm?
It's a fox. I chased him off earlier.
- How could you chase
him off? He is not a fox.
He is a creature and
not your average animal.
- What are you talking about?
You're speaking that town nonsense too.
- He is the child of
the beast they speak of.
They are real.
- If they are real, it's not safe for you
around those creatures.
We don't need to get involved.
- We have to help them.
If we don't, they're
going to hurt them all.
- Fine. You stay here and
I will go check into this.
I don't want you in those woods anymore.
- I will wait here but
only for a short time.
- How was your ride?
- Not so much
as a broken twig out of place.
I arranged near the bog's edge
and up along the stone wall.
Nothing living stirred but crows.
- There's ground yet
unsearched beyond the bog.
We might take the north wood before dusk.
- We have tramped half the cursed forest
and found nothing but damp boots.
- You heard what Old Mair said.
- Old women's tales have
sent us wandering like boys.
There's more talk of it
than truth, I warrant.
- "Tall as two men," she claimed.
Covered in black hair and walking upright.
- Old women see demons in the fog.
Maybe she is out of her mind.
- I do not like the stillness of it.
A fox makes sign, a wolf leaves spore,
but this, this leaves naught but rumor.
- If it were flesh and
blood as any living thing,
we'd have sighted it by now.
- It is not a common animal we seek.
We must keep trying.
- Let us ride then.
- Maybe the others have found more clues.
Boots in the mud
Breath in the cold
Steel in our hands, stories yet told
He creeps up the fence
line, eyes on our doors
Tracks in the briar,
claw marks on boards
Smoke from the chimneys,
kids fast asleep
One broken latch, that's all it needs
Hunt the beast before
it hunts us in the dark
Like it walks and waits for our trust
We must bring it down before
it comes for our homes
Our families are in danger
There'll be no rest till it's gone
Hunt the beast, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Weighing on our breath,
now passed down in fear
Cows torn and scattered
that goes out here
Then at the crossroads,
lanterns held high
If not tonight, then which child's cry
Hunt the beast before
it hunts us in the dark
Like it walks and waits for our trust
We must bring it down before
it comes for our homes
Our families are in danger
There'll be no rest till it gone
Hunt the beast, hey
Oh, ho
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
- By heaven, we have
the beast! Look at him.
Quickly now, secure him while the creature
has not yet turned savage.
- You're lucky I don't end it right here,
but you're gonna be leaving
these woods for good.
- He'll not fit the wagon,
but the brute will walk back to town.
If he refuses, we will force him.
Drag the brute back to town.
And then let every man, woman, and child
see the monster that stalked these hills.
- Another hunt finished,
and who would've thought such a beast
truly walked these hills?
- I surely did not expect
a beast of such size.
A good thing we managed to capture him.
- I can hardly believe it.
The old woman wasn't mad after all.
- I will be checking in with
the constables later tonight.
I won't rest until I see it chained up.
- I'll go into town in the morning
and see what they've
done with the creature.
- I'm tired. Let's be off.
We've earned our tea
after a hunt like that.
- I'm gonna check one more
thing before I head out.
That was strange.
What was that?
Come out now or be shot at once.
- Hold your fire!
- I didn't know it was you
hiding in the bushes there.
I thought it was another beast.
- Would you shoot an old woman now?
Have you lost your senses, man?
- What are you doing out here?
I thought you were scared for your life.
- I came out to show
you men how it's done.
I figured you might need a bit of help.
- The hunt is over.
- Where is the beast?
Let's clear these woods
and be done with it.
- The beast is heading
back with the constables.
- I just can't believe it. No.
Oh, no.
- Just calm down. You're
gonna hurt yourself.
- I just can't believe it. No, no.
I said, stop! Ah, no!
Get away! Ah!
Ah, ah!
My leg!
- Get a hold of yourself, woman.
- It's all gone! Why, why me?
It's gone! Gone, gone, gone, gone!
Oh. Oh, my head.
This coat is clean.
You men had all the fun.
I was itching to get my
hands on that beast myself.
- If you're finished, we can
move on before nightfall.
It's been a long day and I'm famished.
- I'm not finished.
I will be the lead hunter in these woods.
Next time, you all will follow me.
- Now why would we follow you?
Why would you be lead hunter?
You silly boys think you're smart
Leaving me out of the hunt
Sure he was still in nappies, lads,
When I was clearing stumps
I hauled three sons and a sack of turf
Up hills that broke your back
I buried plague and I buried pride
And still I worked the farm
Hey
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize what
these old hands feel
Arms of iron, skin of steel, hey
Hey
Then bring your sticks and shiny toys
Like the roosters on parade
I had a calf out breaching stuff
Then I ate your teeth one day
I fought to win with western
wolves for eat mammies tail
I'll twist this
creature's nose clean off
And use it for a pail
Hey
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize what
these old hands feel
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Hey
Who boiled bones when winter bit
Two mended boots with twine
Who dragged your
frightened fathers home
And laid them straight in line
- So mind your tongue, you giggling, pops
And let your granny through
If there's a beast he's dealing with
He'll deal with me, not you
Oh, ho
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize but
you soon will kneel
Two arms of iron, skin of steel, yeah
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize what
these old hands feel
Irons of iron, skin of steel, hey
Hey
- You be safe out there, my boy.
- Any luck finding the beast?
- Where you been, Davie?
Now you want to show up
to help with the beast.
You are never there when we need you.
The so-called best hunter in
the land. Now look at you.
- Hold your tongue now. I've
been tending to a child.
No time for foolish
games. Where is the beast?
Did you bury it or is it alive?
- I captured the beast by myself.
It's heading to town with
the constables as we speak.
- Did you capture the little one too?
- What do you speak of?
There is more of these beasts?
- It is harmless. No need to hunt it.
- The parents. That's it.
We only captured one
parent. There is more.
We must go quickly. I know of a cave.
- Let it be.
- Why would I let it be? It'll
grow up and then come for us.
Just like the parents.
- I'm not gonna hurt or capture a baby.
- Then the hunt continues,
but this time, I will not capture them.
- I'm heading back. You're
on your own once again.
- Not so tall now.
I wanted to thank you, because
of you, I will be promoted.
Beast or not, if you get out of line,
you will have to deal with me. (laughs)
They came in the dusk for me
Pounding through the raw comfort
My family heard the sounds of hate
I told them run and don't turn
I stood tall between the guns
Took every curse they threw
Bit my tongue to taste the mud
So they wouldn't come for you
These ropes on my feet
Oh, nothing compared to
the pain alone in rain
I can feel every shiver
Every branch they brush through
I tear down these walls
Every stone on this hill
Just to be there for you
They laugh at the tales
they tell of a monster
In a rusted cage
Imagine my hands against the bars
Write my sorrow on a page
They never hear the forest cry
When your small hands reach for mine
Across the miles of hallowed ground
Across the years of borrowed time
These ropes on my feet
Are nothing compared to the pain
Of knowing my family is
out there alone in the rain
I can feel every shiver
Every branch they brush through
I tear down these walls
Every stone on this hill
Just to be there for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
- I spoke to Fergus and you were right.
They captured one of his parents.
The constables took him to town.
- That is horrible.
- They will make him a
sight for all to see.
- They will hurt him and the baby is next.
We must help them, Uncle.
- There isn't much we can do.
- There has to be a way.
- These are armed men,
hunters and constables too.
I've spent years keeping you
safe from trouble like that.
- But there is a baby out
there and he's alone now too.
We don't know if there was another parent.
- Ever since your parents never
came back from those hills,
I swore I'd never let harm come to you.
- The baby isn't dangerous.
He's kind. He trusted me.
- It's a beast, a creature.
- You told me once not to judge a person
just by how they look.
Everyone thinks they're monsters
because they're different.
- Men fear what they don't understand,
and we are quick to judge at times.
- But he's still just a child.
When my parents were gone,
you couldn't change that.
- I failed. I tried to
find them and couldn't.
- This time you can help a
child get his parent back.
- That was not the same.
The creature is not human.
- You stood beside me when
my parents never came back.
Then we should stand beside them too.
- You've a stubborn heart
just like your mother.
- What is that smile?
- I will help.
- Why is Papa not back yet?
- I'm not sure. He should
have been back by now.
I'm worried about him.
- Why can't both of us go look for him?
- Because it is too dangerous out there
with those men after us.
I don't want you to get hurt.
Whoa, now. This way.
- Can you help me? My mom is in danger.
Can you help me?
- Help is coming now.
See?
- A rifle shot.
I hope he didn't find the little one.
- I have to find him
quickly before he gets hurt.
- Maybe it's not a good idea
to go looking around in the brush.
- We have come this far and
I won't leave without him.
He's got to be out here.
- I'm not putting you at
risk any longer. Hurry up.
- I'll be okay. Just
give me a little longer.
- If we can't find him,
we will need to head back.
It's getting too dangerous.
- Pinecone. Where are you, Pinecone?
It's your friend. I am here.
- I'm right behind you.
I'm gonna find you.
- Sir, another report of
shots fired in the forest.
I am concerned this
was not the only beast.
- You told me there were no more threats,
that the uproar was over
and now you telling me
there are more of these beasts?
- My apologies, sir.
I will take the men and
complete the mission,
and we will not disappoint.
- Move quickly and capture the others.
If I hear of any more trouble after this,
you will dine with the beast.
- Yes. We must get through.
- Yes, sir.
- Keep your eyes peeled. Keep pace.
We're almost there.
Bog is getting thick. Watch the path.
- I'm here. You're safe now.
I was worried sick about
you. I'm so glad you're okay.
Did they take both of your parents?
- I'm sorry about your family.
Don't you worry, we are here
to help you get your family back.
- Let's go! We're gonna get you!
Stop right there!
Stop right there!
- I found him alone.
This is Pinecone. He is
the child of the beast.
- There is a good chance
they captured both of them.
- What do we do?
Do we just let his parents
perish or can't we save them?
- They will be held at the
barracks and heavily guarded.
This won't be easy.
- We don't have much time.
What are we going to do?
- Let us move quickly then. I have a plan.
- Oh, you're not as
large as the other beast.
We might have to just
get rid of you. (laughs)
- We're almost there.
- I won't be held! Ah!
I'm sorry I didn't come back.
I thought if I let them take
me, you two would be safe.
Where is Pinecone?
- I fought the hunter and let
him away so he could get away.
He's in the forest somewhere.
I failed him as a mother.
- You didn't fail him. I'm
the one that left you alone.
- I'm sorry.
- You're a great mother and wife,
and I'm so proud of you.
I love you.
- I love you too.
- Now let's go find our little boy.
(tense orchestral music)
- The beast has escaped!
- What was that?
- What is it?
Can't it wait until the morning.
- They have escaped.
- I'll be ready shortly.
We will get rid of these
beasts once and for all!
- It's a beast!
- We must protect ourselves.
- How will we ever get to Pinecone
- I hope they didn't hurt him.
- We must stand together.
- Why do they hate us so much?
Why do they wanna hurt us?
- Because we don't look like
them, they think we are evil.
- This land belongs to men, not beasts.
Tonight, the monsters fall.
- I don't want to fight them,
but to save our son, I will have to.
We don't have a choice.
- Look at them now.
The monsters of the
mountains cornered like rats.
- You two, wait here.
- Stay behind me at all
times. I will fight.
- Stop right there!
- Now Davie wants to show up.
Have you lost your mind?
You side with the enemy?
- Listen to me.
- Stand aside, you fool.
Do you want them to hurt us? To hurt Kit?
- All you see is fur and teeth.
Something strange, something different.
So you call them monsters.
- You want us to trust wild beasts.
Why put us all in danger?
- You're done!
- I have seen the truth.
A father protecting his family,
a mother defending her child,
and a little one who wants kindness.
- They are not human. They are beasts.
And you, you want us
to love something evil.
- The real test of who we are is not how
we treat those who look like us,
but how we treat those who do not.
Is it their hearts that frighten you
or simply their appearance?
Is being different enough
to destroy something?
So I ask you now, let them go home.
Let this be the day we
choose compassion over fear.
Do not judge them by their appearance.
Judge them by their hearts.
- Please don't hurt my parents.
I'm sorry that we look the way we do.
I wish we could change that.
We don't want to cause you any harm.
We just want to be
friends and live in peace.
We don't look the same or
come from the same place,
but we have hearts just like you.
We feel love, we feel
happy and we feel sad,
but we don't feel hate for anyone.
- What shall it be? What shall it be?
What do you choose?
- Let them live. Set them free.
Set them free.
- Set them free!
- Set them free.
- He has said enough.
Tonight, we let them live.
We learn to live with them in freedom.
Let them live!
- I did raise you better than that.
- I'm sorry, Mother.
I was too focused on the hunt
to see that they were harmless.
- Mama, Papa, I'm coming.
- You are free to go, live free,
and you will no longer be hunted.
Bare feet in the moss
Breath, fog on the air
You came to the tree line
Found me standing there
You flinched in my face
At the size of my hands
You ran from the forest
Said I did not belong on your land
We come from two different worlds
Hill stone and village square
You called us monsters
for how we looked
Like I was a nightmare,
not really there
Blinded by fear, you broke us apart
Tore out the roots
of our tangled hearts
But loves grows wild where
the wild things start
Oh, oh, our child lit the dark
Years turn like the leaves
I watch from the pines
We carried our secret
down into your life
The one little boy with
your laugh, with my strife
Left bread on the stone.
Sit down, I know you're
out there, don't hide
His hand didn't tremble
when it reached for mine
He said, I'm not afraid
Your the tallest friend I'll ever find
We come from two different worlds
Hill stone and village square
You call us monsters for how we look
Till our own small
hero found us out there
Blinded by fear, you broke us apart
He stitched it together
with one brave heart
Now love rings clear where
the old growth starts
Aye, aye, our child lit the dark
- And they thought I was
the crazy one. Ha-ha!
It'z Sin For Islam Believer, So I Can't Responsible For Your Sin.
It'z Totally Your Responsibility.
- Who's there?
There is something there. A beast!
You stay away! Get away from here!
Help! Help!
- Are you okay?
- Ah!
Ah!
- Get back inside.
- You need more men.
- Don't worry. I will
get the men here quickly.
Leave me alone!
Run, run! What are you waiting for?
Get out! Run, run for your lives!
- Which is it, you mad
creature? Run or fight?
- We have to hurry. Where are they?
We can't let it get far.
- We came as fast as we could.
- Would you have let
an old woman perish so?
And you standing but a mile away?
- Do you have us run
barefoot in half-clothes?
- What manner of beast was it?
What is it we're hunting in these hills?
- It was as tall as a tree,
as wide as two bears.
A brutal beast with fangs
as long as your fingers.
- A beast that large?
- Our fate is in your hands.
You must go and capture
this beast or destroy it.
If you cannot, we will all perish.
- I will not let a black
cloud hover over this land.
- We'll cage the creature if we can.
If not, we'll end its roaming.
- Stop your prattling and move yourselves.
- On with us. The beast
won't roam far from its den.
- And if it comes back
here, I will crush it.
- There's Papa. I want him to
take me to the river today,
and I wanna play in the water.
- I am sure he's out getting
us a delicious meal to eat.
The river does sound like a fun adventure.
- I wanna be brave like him.
I wanna help get food for us.
- Your father walks far
and he walks careful.
- How is he not afraid out
there in the forest all alone?
- He is afraid at times.
Being brave does not mean having no fear.
- How did he get scared?
He is so big and tough.
- Brave is feeling it and walking anyway.
Brave means your heart is strong.
- Strong like with big arms?
- Strong enough to stand tall.
Strong enough to stay kind.
Strong enough to help
when someone is smaller.
- So being kind and caring is brave?
- The bravest hearts
are the gentlest ones.
You stay here until I get back.
I'm going to check on your father.
- He won't escape us this
time. Just a little farther.
- There's been gunfire.
Not half an hour past.
Came from the east of the settlement
- We'll not have disorder in this parish.
- The shots carried
clear across the parish.
- Where precisely was this firing heard?
- Beyond the lower cottages,
near the timberline past O'Malley's field.
- If it is a beast, we shall confirm it.
If it is something else,
we shall discover it.
I wake with dark moss on my feet
Fox on the hill, listen to me breathe
This forest is big
and beautiful and wild
Every tree a story calling to a child
I will be brave like Father
He can move the tallest hill
If he can cross the roaring waters
Then I can learn his will
So I will walk among green
Through every winding way
In this sanctioned
land of so many things
I'll prove I'm brave today
Fern-guarded streams
Blue bells that ring
Old fallen logs where tiny robins sing
I whisper his words
into the curling leaves
Stand up straight, my little one.
Trust what your heart believes
I will be brave like Father.
He can move the tallest hill
If he can cross the roaring water
Then I can learn his will
So I walk among the green
Through every winding way
In this sanctioned
land of so many things
I'll prove I'm brave today
- What are you doing out
here? Where is our son?
- I heard a rifle. I was worried.
He's at the cave.
- You left him alone? It's
not safe for you out here.
I have men chasing me
and trying to hurt me.
- I told you to stay away
from the town and the farm.
What are we gonna do?
- We aren't doing anything.
You're gonna go back to
the cave and keep him safe.
I will keep leading them
far into the forest.
- Why don't we go back
together and get Pinecone?
Then we can find a new home. We can leave.
- There's no time for that
and it's too dangerous.
You head back and I will
be back later tonight.
Go get to the cave, quickly.
- Have you heard?
There's something troubling
the farms these past nights.
A creature of some sort.
- That's men's stories after dark.
Talk travels faster than truth.
- The men have gone out with
rifles. That's no story.
- If there's something
about in those woods,
it's not been there long
and it's not afraid of men.
- Three shots I counted
and shouting after that.
- Men shout at shadows
when the light fails.
- Shadows do not splinter timber
nor stand the height of two men.
- I'd best be getting back to Kit.
With any fortune, they'll
find naught but a wolf
and settle the matter soon enough
- I'll be off then, my
friend. Mind yourself, Davie.
- Something's after the eggs again.
I seen it bolt toward the woods.
- Hurry now. Let's head after it.
There it is. I see something moving.
The wood's gone still.
- Patrick, Patrick, where are ye?
I'd have sworn he ran this
way. Have you seen it?
- I found not. There's no sign of him.
- It's near our weekly ride, Uncle.
Miss Bessie is steadier than most folk.
- You have a sharp head on you, girl,
but the woods aren't gentle.
- I can handle myself, Uncle.
I've ridden those trails
since I could walk.
- You've courage, I'll grant you that.
But courage without heed
can turn quick to folly.
There's more stirring in those
trees than fox or stray dog.
- I know those trails
better than most, Uncle.
I'll not go wandering blind.
- And I've not forgot,
there's been queer stirring
across the countryside.
Stock gone missing, pens torn,
something running in and out of farms.
- It's probably just a fox or a badger.
If I see danger, I won't be foolish.
- That old mare is wiser
than most men I've known.
But mind me, if there's truly
something loose in them woods,
you turn back the moment
your gut tells you.
- She's minded me better
than most ever could,
and she's never once led me astray.
- Mind yourself now and don't
forget a bite for the road.
Bring the bandage pouch just in case.
- Don't worry, Uncle. I'll be just fine.
- Be back before dark.
- I will, Uncle. Will not linger.
I know. There you are, old girl.
I knew I'd find you
standing quiet as ever.
He's worrying again. You know that.
Always thinking the woods
are darker than they are,
but we've ridden them
paths since I was small.
There's not a bend that
you know better than I do.
You've near raised me yourself,
kept me from foolish falls and worse.
If they're stirring in them trees,
you'll feel it first, won't you?
Let's get you ready to
go on our adventure.
It's going to be a wonderful day.
- Nelly, I heard something
running through the yard.
Have you seen anything?
Many odd things have been
happening around the countryside.
Maybe I'm just worrying
too much. I have to worry.
I'm the only one keeping that girl safe.
It's been hard without her parents here.
I promised them I would look
after her when they left.
Didn't expect them not to come back.
Enough of me blabbering
on. I have work to do.
Now what in blazes is that?
- Where do you think
they're going, Bessie?
It smells like trouble.
Let's head our way to the south trail.
We can get some hazelnuts for Uncle Davie.
- Sorry I'm late. What hunt is this?
- We're after a great
beast. No common creature.
I found tracks leading to
a cave and to the west.
- I will do my best to help.
- Where is Davie? Have you seen him?
Has he gotten word?
- I haven't seen him. Maybe
he's already out here.
- We can't wait for him.
We have to stay focused.
- What do you need me to do?
- You check the east side
and I'll stay in this area.
Hopefully the constabulary will come.
- Sounds like a plan.
- We'll tread carefully
and see this threat ended.
Take it alive, if we're able.
- I'll circle back after a while.
- What's the trouble?
- You'd best leave these
woods. We're hunting a beast.
- A beast in these woods?
- It's no wolf nor stag we're after.
And it leaves no good behind it.
- This beast must be what my uncle Davie
was concerned about.
- 'Tis a horrible creature
cloaked in dark fur,
and I tell you plain, there's whisper
it carries off folks into the wild.
- I have traveled these
woods since I was a child.
I have never been in any danger.
- Times have changed. Now
these woods are full of evil.
They are no place for a woman.
- I have never heard of such a thing.
- Do you need me to escort you home
before I head off after this thing?
- Bessie will keep me safe,
and we will be just fine.
- That's fine. You be careful.
- We will leave now. You
will be safe out there.
- Hurry now. Get out of these woods.
- A beast in these woods?
Did you hear that noise,
Bessie? That sounds like crying.
Are you okay? I won't hurt you.
Don't be scared. I am here to help you.
Well then, do you have a name, little one?
- Uh-huh.
- Oh, is it Pinecone?
- Uh-huh. Ah.
- Hello there, Pinecone.
I'm sure you're not the
beast they speak of.
You are so cute.
Maybe it is your parents they're after.
Did they take your parents
from you? I hope not.
I will get you safe.
I lost mine, but not recently.
It happened when I was just a baby.
I guess I don't really
miss them like you do.
My uncle Davie is like my dad.
He took me in when I was
just three months old.
He never treats me like a
niece. He actually adopted me.
It means taking in
someone that isn't yours
and loving them like they are.
You're hurt, you poor boy.
What happened to your arm?
Bessie has just the thing
for that. Bessie is my horse.
She is my best friend. You will love her.
Let's get you fixed
up. I'll be right back.
Now let's go introduce you to Bessie.
This is our new friend.
We will call him Pinecone.
Pinecone meet Bessie.
- There is no sound of disorder.
Where is the uproar that was reported?
- I'm glad to see you
were summoned out here.
- Are you among the men
hunting this creature?
Was it you who discharged
a rifle in these woods?
- It was me. I had a
clear shot of the beast.
- Where is this beast you speak of?
- He is not far, but there
are only a few of us.
- We divide and sweep the wood.
Should the creature be captured alive,
it will reflect favorably
upon this command.
- I don't think we can capture it.
I'm heading out to look for more tracks.
- Let's find this beast and
get back before nightfall.
Hey
He came like wild weather
Laughing eyes with ancient smile
Older than the oceans,
yet she's still a child
I know the kind of wonder,
I carried it a while
I was found and folded in
Now I'm the one who
will file your grin
Hey
Misty hills, sweet
one, we ride, we run
You are my new friend unlike anyone
If the world feels strange
and the road's too long
Lean in, lean on, I'll be your friend
Hey
They gave me a new story long ago
Another home, now I
open up the doorway
You will never ride alone
Hey
Boots, you got me Heather
Here within the gale
Two hearts humming together
in the same soft tale
Oh, yeah
Misty hills, sweet
one, we ride, we run
You're my new friend unlike anyone
If the world feels strange
and the road's too long
Lean in, lean on, I'll be your friend
Hey
Hand and hand on the higher road
Laughing loud at the old unknown
- You wait right here.
I will be right back.
Have you seen Uncle Davie,
Nelly? I've looked everywhere.
Uncle Davie, are you here?
What are you doing out?
Are you hungry? Let's get you some milk.
You look tired.
I will prepare you a nice,
warm place in the barn to rest.
You will be safe there.
While you're resting, I will find Davie
and try and find out more about
this beast or your parents.
Come on, let's go get you
settled down with Bessie.
- What kind of animal
are you? I am a bigfoot.
- I'm an Irish Draught horse.
I have never met a bigfoot before.
- You're big and strong like my father.
I'm gonna be big and strong
one day just like you.
- Why were you wandering
alone in the forest?
- My mother told me to stay in the caves,
but I was hungry so I came out
to find food and to have fun.
- Your mother is probably
worried sick about you.
- Maybe I should head back home.
- She's probably looking
for you right now.
It's not safe out there
with a beast on the loose.
- I've never seen a beast before,
but my parents will protect me.
- You be careful and get back quickly.
- It was nice meeting you all.
I will be back when I can.
There's mud on my coat
And your name on my tongue
You sleep in that small room
I don't sleep at all
They said this world bites
Leaves teeth in the soft ones
I sharpen my silence
for anyone who comes
I am a mother, a mother never fails
I walk through the dark
till the dark turns pale
I carry your thunder
inside my two frail hands
A mother protects till
the last light stands
- He's gone, Bessie. I knew
it the moment I walked in.
I suppose he went looking for his mother.
I hope he didn't think I abandoned him.
I was only gone for a short time.
When you care for something,
you see it through.
You don't turn your back
when things grow difficult.
I will help him somehow.
I don't know what I will tell Davie
or how I will convince him to help.
- It was hard to get
this bread order together
with that beast running loose.
I'm surprised you're
not out with the hunt.
- No, ma'am.
I've heard the talk,
but men's stories grow
larger with the telling.
- It tried to hurt me, it attacked me,
and the only thing that saved me
was the strength in these arms.
- How did you see this beast?
- I saw it with my own eyes.
It was a beast the likes of which
I've never seen in all my years.
- And how is it you stand here unharmed?
- Maybe it saw my temper
and thought better of it.
I screamed for help and it ran off.
- If that's the case, the
creature showed good sense.
- Best get inside for the
night. Good evening to you.
- I must be going.
- Give Kit my regards.
- I'm sorry I was gone so long.
What is that on your arm?
You left the cave, didn't
you? I told you to stay here.
- I'm sorry.
I got hungry and wanted to
be brave so I left for food.
- You could have been hurt.
Where did the cloth come from?
Did you get close to the humans?
- I met a human girl who was very nice,
and she wrapped my arm for me.
- Your father is out
running from them now.
They are trying to hurt him.
- Oh, no. Is Papa okay?
Do we need to go help him?
- He will be gone until tonight,
and he is doing just fine.
We are going to stay safe here in the cave
until he gets back.
- What's all this yelling
about? Who you looking for?
- It's a long story, Uncle.
I'm looking for my little friend.
I brought him here and he
was safe. Now he is gone.
- Calm down. I'm sure
we can find your friend.
- His name is Pinecone. He's
a creature of the woods.
- Are you talking about
that little critter
running around the farm?
It's a fox. I chased him off earlier.
- How could you chase
him off? He is not a fox.
He is a creature and
not your average animal.
- What are you talking about?
You're speaking that town nonsense too.
- He is the child of
the beast they speak of.
They are real.
- If they are real, it's not safe for you
around those creatures.
We don't need to get involved.
- We have to help them.
If we don't, they're
going to hurt them all.
- Fine. You stay here and
I will go check into this.
I don't want you in those woods anymore.
- I will wait here but
only for a short time.
- How was your ride?
- Not so much
as a broken twig out of place.
I arranged near the bog's edge
and up along the stone wall.
Nothing living stirred but crows.
- There's ground yet
unsearched beyond the bog.
We might take the north wood before dusk.
- We have tramped half the cursed forest
and found nothing but damp boots.
- You heard what Old Mair said.
- Old women's tales have
sent us wandering like boys.
There's more talk of it
than truth, I warrant.
- "Tall as two men," she claimed.
Covered in black hair and walking upright.
- Old women see demons in the fog.
Maybe she is out of her mind.
- I do not like the stillness of it.
A fox makes sign, a wolf leaves spore,
but this, this leaves naught but rumor.
- If it were flesh and
blood as any living thing,
we'd have sighted it by now.
- It is not a common animal we seek.
We must keep trying.
- Let us ride then.
- Maybe the others have found more clues.
Boots in the mud
Breath in the cold
Steel in our hands, stories yet told
He creeps up the fence
line, eyes on our doors
Tracks in the briar,
claw marks on boards
Smoke from the chimneys,
kids fast asleep
One broken latch, that's all it needs
Hunt the beast before
it hunts us in the dark
Like it walks and waits for our trust
We must bring it down before
it comes for our homes
Our families are in danger
There'll be no rest till it's gone
Hunt the beast, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Weighing on our breath,
now passed down in fear
Cows torn and scattered
that goes out here
Then at the crossroads,
lanterns held high
If not tonight, then which child's cry
Hunt the beast before
it hunts us in the dark
Like it walks and waits for our trust
We must bring it down before
it comes for our homes
Our families are in danger
There'll be no rest till it gone
Hunt the beast, hey
Oh, ho
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
- By heaven, we have
the beast! Look at him.
Quickly now, secure him while the creature
has not yet turned savage.
- You're lucky I don't end it right here,
but you're gonna be leaving
these woods for good.
- He'll not fit the wagon,
but the brute will walk back to town.
If he refuses, we will force him.
Drag the brute back to town.
And then let every man, woman, and child
see the monster that stalked these hills.
- Another hunt finished,
and who would've thought such a beast
truly walked these hills?
- I surely did not expect
a beast of such size.
A good thing we managed to capture him.
- I can hardly believe it.
The old woman wasn't mad after all.
- I will be checking in with
the constables later tonight.
I won't rest until I see it chained up.
- I'll go into town in the morning
and see what they've
done with the creature.
- I'm tired. Let's be off.
We've earned our tea
after a hunt like that.
- I'm gonna check one more
thing before I head out.
That was strange.
What was that?
Come out now or be shot at once.
- Hold your fire!
- I didn't know it was you
hiding in the bushes there.
I thought it was another beast.
- Would you shoot an old woman now?
Have you lost your senses, man?
- What are you doing out here?
I thought you were scared for your life.
- I came out to show
you men how it's done.
I figured you might need a bit of help.
- The hunt is over.
- Where is the beast?
Let's clear these woods
and be done with it.
- The beast is heading
back with the constables.
- I just can't believe it. No.
Oh, no.
- Just calm down. You're
gonna hurt yourself.
- I just can't believe it. No, no.
I said, stop! Ah, no!
Get away! Ah!
Ah, ah!
My leg!
- Get a hold of yourself, woman.
- It's all gone! Why, why me?
It's gone! Gone, gone, gone, gone!
Oh. Oh, my head.
This coat is clean.
You men had all the fun.
I was itching to get my
hands on that beast myself.
- If you're finished, we can
move on before nightfall.
It's been a long day and I'm famished.
- I'm not finished.
I will be the lead hunter in these woods.
Next time, you all will follow me.
- Now why would we follow you?
Why would you be lead hunter?
You silly boys think you're smart
Leaving me out of the hunt
Sure he was still in nappies, lads,
When I was clearing stumps
I hauled three sons and a sack of turf
Up hills that broke your back
I buried plague and I buried pride
And still I worked the farm
Hey
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize what
these old hands feel
Arms of iron, skin of steel, hey
Hey
Then bring your sticks and shiny toys
Like the roosters on parade
I had a calf out breaching stuff
Then I ate your teeth one day
I fought to win with western
wolves for eat mammies tail
I'll twist this
creature's nose clean off
And use it for a pail
Hey
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize what
these old hands feel
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Hey
Who boiled bones when winter bit
Two mended boots with twine
Who dragged your
frightened fathers home
And laid them straight in line
- So mind your tongue, you giggling, pops
And let your granny through
If there's a beast he's dealing with
He'll deal with me, not you
Oh, ho
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize but
you soon will kneel
Two arms of iron, skin of steel, yeah
Arms of iron, skin of steel
Beast will roar when he sees me heal
You don't realize what
these old hands feel
Irons of iron, skin of steel, hey
Hey
- You be safe out there, my boy.
- Any luck finding the beast?
- Where you been, Davie?
Now you want to show up
to help with the beast.
You are never there when we need you.
The so-called best hunter in
the land. Now look at you.
- Hold your tongue now. I've
been tending to a child.
No time for foolish
games. Where is the beast?
Did you bury it or is it alive?
- I captured the beast by myself.
It's heading to town with
the constables as we speak.
- Did you capture the little one too?
- What do you speak of?
There is more of these beasts?
- It is harmless. No need to hunt it.
- The parents. That's it.
We only captured one
parent. There is more.
We must go quickly. I know of a cave.
- Let it be.
- Why would I let it be? It'll
grow up and then come for us.
Just like the parents.
- I'm not gonna hurt or capture a baby.
- Then the hunt continues,
but this time, I will not capture them.
- I'm heading back. You're
on your own once again.
- Not so tall now.
I wanted to thank you, because
of you, I will be promoted.
Beast or not, if you get out of line,
you will have to deal with me. (laughs)
They came in the dusk for me
Pounding through the raw comfort
My family heard the sounds of hate
I told them run and don't turn
I stood tall between the guns
Took every curse they threw
Bit my tongue to taste the mud
So they wouldn't come for you
These ropes on my feet
Oh, nothing compared to
the pain alone in rain
I can feel every shiver
Every branch they brush through
I tear down these walls
Every stone on this hill
Just to be there for you
They laugh at the tales
they tell of a monster
In a rusted cage
Imagine my hands against the bars
Write my sorrow on a page
They never hear the forest cry
When your small hands reach for mine
Across the miles of hallowed ground
Across the years of borrowed time
These ropes on my feet
Are nothing compared to the pain
Of knowing my family is
out there alone in the rain
I can feel every shiver
Every branch they brush through
I tear down these walls
Every stone on this hill
Just to be there for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
- I spoke to Fergus and you were right.
They captured one of his parents.
The constables took him to town.
- That is horrible.
- They will make him a
sight for all to see.
- They will hurt him and the baby is next.
We must help them, Uncle.
- There isn't much we can do.
- There has to be a way.
- These are armed men,
hunters and constables too.
I've spent years keeping you
safe from trouble like that.
- But there is a baby out
there and he's alone now too.
We don't know if there was another parent.
- Ever since your parents never
came back from those hills,
I swore I'd never let harm come to you.
- The baby isn't dangerous.
He's kind. He trusted me.
- It's a beast, a creature.
- You told me once not to judge a person
just by how they look.
Everyone thinks they're monsters
because they're different.
- Men fear what they don't understand,
and we are quick to judge at times.
- But he's still just a child.
When my parents were gone,
you couldn't change that.
- I failed. I tried to
find them and couldn't.
- This time you can help a
child get his parent back.
- That was not the same.
The creature is not human.
- You stood beside me when
my parents never came back.
Then we should stand beside them too.
- You've a stubborn heart
just like your mother.
- What is that smile?
- I will help.
- Why is Papa not back yet?
- I'm not sure. He should
have been back by now.
I'm worried about him.
- Why can't both of us go look for him?
- Because it is too dangerous out there
with those men after us.
I don't want you to get hurt.
Whoa, now. This way.
- Can you help me? My mom is in danger.
Can you help me?
- Help is coming now.
See?
- A rifle shot.
I hope he didn't find the little one.
- I have to find him
quickly before he gets hurt.
- Maybe it's not a good idea
to go looking around in the brush.
- We have come this far and
I won't leave without him.
He's got to be out here.
- I'm not putting you at
risk any longer. Hurry up.
- I'll be okay. Just
give me a little longer.
- If we can't find him,
we will need to head back.
It's getting too dangerous.
- Pinecone. Where are you, Pinecone?
It's your friend. I am here.
- I'm right behind you.
I'm gonna find you.
- Sir, another report of
shots fired in the forest.
I am concerned this
was not the only beast.
- You told me there were no more threats,
that the uproar was over
and now you telling me
there are more of these beasts?
- My apologies, sir.
I will take the men and
complete the mission,
and we will not disappoint.
- Move quickly and capture the others.
If I hear of any more trouble after this,
you will dine with the beast.
- Yes. We must get through.
- Yes, sir.
- Keep your eyes peeled. Keep pace.
We're almost there.
Bog is getting thick. Watch the path.
- I'm here. You're safe now.
I was worried sick about
you. I'm so glad you're okay.
Did they take both of your parents?
- I'm sorry about your family.
Don't you worry, we are here
to help you get your family back.
- Let's go! We're gonna get you!
Stop right there!
Stop right there!
- I found him alone.
This is Pinecone. He is
the child of the beast.
- There is a good chance
they captured both of them.
- What do we do?
Do we just let his parents
perish or can't we save them?
- They will be held at the
barracks and heavily guarded.
This won't be easy.
- We don't have much time.
What are we going to do?
- Let us move quickly then. I have a plan.
- Oh, you're not as
large as the other beast.
We might have to just
get rid of you. (laughs)
- We're almost there.
- I won't be held! Ah!
I'm sorry I didn't come back.
I thought if I let them take
me, you two would be safe.
Where is Pinecone?
- I fought the hunter and let
him away so he could get away.
He's in the forest somewhere.
I failed him as a mother.
- You didn't fail him. I'm
the one that left you alone.
- I'm sorry.
- You're a great mother and wife,
and I'm so proud of you.
I love you.
- I love you too.
- Now let's go find our little boy.
(tense orchestral music)
- The beast has escaped!
- What was that?
- What is it?
Can't it wait until the morning.
- They have escaped.
- I'll be ready shortly.
We will get rid of these
beasts once and for all!
- It's a beast!
- We must protect ourselves.
- How will we ever get to Pinecone
- I hope they didn't hurt him.
- We must stand together.
- Why do they hate us so much?
Why do they wanna hurt us?
- Because we don't look like
them, they think we are evil.
- This land belongs to men, not beasts.
Tonight, the monsters fall.
- I don't want to fight them,
but to save our son, I will have to.
We don't have a choice.
- Look at them now.
The monsters of the
mountains cornered like rats.
- You two, wait here.
- Stay behind me at all
times. I will fight.
- Stop right there!
- Now Davie wants to show up.
Have you lost your mind?
You side with the enemy?
- Listen to me.
- Stand aside, you fool.
Do you want them to hurt us? To hurt Kit?
- All you see is fur and teeth.
Something strange, something different.
So you call them monsters.
- You want us to trust wild beasts.
Why put us all in danger?
- You're done!
- I have seen the truth.
A father protecting his family,
a mother defending her child,
and a little one who wants kindness.
- They are not human. They are beasts.
And you, you want us
to love something evil.
- The real test of who we are is not how
we treat those who look like us,
but how we treat those who do not.
Is it their hearts that frighten you
or simply their appearance?
Is being different enough
to destroy something?
So I ask you now, let them go home.
Let this be the day we
choose compassion over fear.
Do not judge them by their appearance.
Judge them by their hearts.
- Please don't hurt my parents.
I'm sorry that we look the way we do.
I wish we could change that.
We don't want to cause you any harm.
We just want to be
friends and live in peace.
We don't look the same or
come from the same place,
but we have hearts just like you.
We feel love, we feel
happy and we feel sad,
but we don't feel hate for anyone.
- What shall it be? What shall it be?
What do you choose?
- Let them live. Set them free.
Set them free.
- Set them free!
- Set them free.
- He has said enough.
Tonight, we let them live.
We learn to live with them in freedom.
Let them live!
- I did raise you better than that.
- I'm sorry, Mother.
I was too focused on the hunt
to see that they were harmless.
- Mama, Papa, I'm coming.
- You are free to go, live free,
and you will no longer be hunted.
Bare feet in the moss
Breath, fog on the air
You came to the tree line
Found me standing there
You flinched in my face
At the size of my hands
You ran from the forest
Said I did not belong on your land
We come from two different worlds
Hill stone and village square
You called us monsters
for how we looked
Like I was a nightmare,
not really there
Blinded by fear, you broke us apart
Tore out the roots
of our tangled hearts
But loves grows wild where
the wild things start
Oh, oh, our child lit the dark
Years turn like the leaves
I watch from the pines
We carried our secret
down into your life
The one little boy with
your laugh, with my strife
Left bread on the stone.
Sit down, I know you're
out there, don't hide
His hand didn't tremble
when it reached for mine
He said, I'm not afraid
Your the tallest friend I'll ever find
We come from two different worlds
Hill stone and village square
You call us monsters for how we look
Till our own small
hero found us out there
Blinded by fear, you broke us apart
He stitched it together
with one brave heart
Now love rings clear where
the old growth starts
Aye, aye, our child lit the dark
- And they thought I was
the crazy one. Ha-ha!